The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.
After Eric Hertz's passing, 2degrees names Stewart Sherriff, its chairman and interim CEO, as the permanent CEO, solidifying leadership.
Sky TV has inked a deal with Vodafone, merging separate resale and distribution agreements, boosting Sky TV shares by 1.3% to NZD $5.30.
Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.
2degrees urges users to text before calling following an upper-6 magnitude earthquake in Cook Strait, to prevent network overload in affected regions.
Vodafone's SuperNet advertising campaign will continue unchanged despite Telecom dropping its court case seeking an injunction today.
Telecom drops high court case against rival telco following a number of changes to Vodafone's 'SuperNet' advertising campaign.
Vodafone retains top spot in NZ's pre-paid mobile sector, as 2degrees closely rivals Telecom for second. Market dynamics intensify.
Telecom and Vodafone, in the midst of a High Court injunction, set to battle it out in court later this month.
Vodafone defends advertising campaign after Telecom files High Court complaint over misleading SuperNet branding.
Telecom is suing rival Vodafone, seeking a court order to halt or change its SuperNet adverts, which it deems misleading and in breach of the Fair Trading Act.
Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.
2degrees posts its first positive EBITDA of $4.4m, signalling a strong market position against rivals after 3 years of losses.
Vodafone lost a net 7,000 mobile customers in the first three months of the year, its ninth straight quarterly decline.
Vodafone New Zealand's general counsel David Kreider retains his NZD $541,000 salary after a ruling found his role unchanged despite a corporate restructure.
New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.
Vodafone New Zealand launches Trade-In, rewarding Kiwis with up to NZD $450 for old mobiles, which can be spent on new handsets or accessories.
2degrees launches Carryover Data plan, allowing customers to save unused data, amid a new 'Fight for Fair' campaign honouring late CEO Eric Hertz.
Tributes flow for 2degrees' Eric and Kathy Hertz after a tragic plane crash, with vows to honour their legacy at a moving Auckland memorial.
NZ Police recover bodies of 2degrees CEO Eric Hertz and wife Kathy from wreckage 56m underwater off Raglan coast, bringing immense relief to families.
