Chorus
Chorus-linked volunteer scheme under investigation
Chorus says it stopped a trainee worker initiative as soon as it was made aware the scheme used volunteers.
Chorus still losing customers
Telecommunications network company Chorus says a continuing loss of customers is its biggest challenge. Audio
Chorus profit rises strongly on cost cutting
Telecommunications network operator Chorus has reported a 24 percent rise in profit as accounting changes and cost-cutting helped to offset a fall in the number of connections. Audio
Chorus reports half-year profit jump
The telecommunications network operator, Chorus, has reported a doubling of its half-year profit because of better earnings from its copper line network and keeping costs in check. Audio
Faster, faster, faster: broadband changes
Tech correspondent Peter Griffin with an update on local broadband services, with changes and offers announced this week that could affect you. Audio
Chorus appoints Visionstream for fibre roll out
The telecommunications network company, Chorus, has hired Australian firm, Visionstream, to complete the connection of houses to the ultra-fast broadband network that was being done by Downer. Audio
Chorus year profit flat
Telecommunications network operator Chorus has reported a flat full year profit as a fall in fixed line business was offset by increased broadband connections, but prices for a large part of its… Audio
Chorus to hire another 250 technicians and support staff
The telecommunications network company, Chorus, plans to hire another 250 technicians and support staff by the end of the year, to speed up the repair of faults and to meet demand for broadband fibre… Audio
Telecommunications industry welcomes government's review
The telecommunications industry is pleased with the government's efforts to improve the way it regulates communication services in the future. Audio
Chorus responds to shoddy installation claims
Exposed and unsightly cables on his East Auckland property have caused Joe Thornley to complain to Chorus about shoddy installation of ultra fast broadband. Chorus Chief Executive Mark Ratcliffe… Audio
100 jobs could go in Chorus change, union says
A union fears 100 technicians could lose their jobs following Chorus' announcement it is changing its UFB contractor in the lower North Island.
Chorus hopeful funding will continue for UFB
Chorus is confident funding to cover the cost of connecting Ultra Fast Broadband to tricky locations will continue. Audio
Chorus fronts up on UFB rollout, and "non standard" connections
Mark Ratcliffe is the Chief Executive of Chorus, which is one of four companies contracted by Crown Fibre Holdings to roll out the fibre network. Chorus is covering most of the country, including… Audio
High price for NZ internet access, despite glowing report
Computer users say the price of the internet is still too high, despite strong praise for the industry at a special forum this morning.
Technology and Innovation - Paul Brislen
Paul Brislen on Chorus and the rising cost of broadband, the level of data companies collect and what they do with it, and an EU clampdown on kids using social media. And our innovator-of-the-week is… Audio
Outlook more rosy for Chorus
Meanwhile, shares in the telecommunications network operator, Chorus, hit a record yesterday, closing up 24 percent to 3-dollars-84. Audio
Spark says industry has little confidence in regulatory system
Telecommunications company Spark says the industry is fed up with the government's regulatory approach to the sector which has only succeeded in delivering market uncertainty and costly internet… Audio
Consumers set to pay more for broadband internet
The Commerce Commission has raised how much Chorus can charge internet service providers to connect to its network, which is likely to be passed on. Audio
High prices on the cards for broadband users
Households and businesses face higher charges for broadband and phone landlines because today the Commerce Commission lifted the price Chorus can charge other companies to use its copper cables Audio