Half Of Internet Users Not Adequately Protected Against Online Viruses

29 October 2008 - Recent findings show that only 51% of internet users have current up-to-date internet security on their computers, and only 55% have anti-spyware software installed. Statistics like this have prompted Telecom to offer a free security package.

National: Building For A Brighter Future

National Party Leader John Key says a National-led Government will make $8.6 billion available for new infrastructure projects over the next six years, while reducing development delays.

Mr Key today announced National's Infrastructure Plan - 'Building for a Brighter Future'.

Broadband Pledges: Is That All?

23 October 2008 - The broadband commitments being made by both major political parties are a move in the right direction, but not enough by themselves, according to the ICT change consultancy firm, Voco.

Cunliffe: Cunliffe Welcomes Telecommunications Investment

16 October 2008 - Minister of Information Communications Technology David Cunliffe today welcomed the announcement of further significant investment in New Zealand's communications infrastructure.

New Zealand Contractors' Federation Welcomes National Super Fund Plans

16 October 2008 - The New Zealand Contractors' Federation has welcomed the National Party's announcement that it would inject billions of dollars from the "Cullen Fund" into infrastructure.

TelstraClear Offers VDSL2 To New Zealand Businesses

16 October 2008 - TelstraClear is now offering New Zealand businesses the fastest DSL broadband technology in the country, VDSL2.

After a successful period of trialling TelstraClear now has VDSL2 available in seven centres and it will be offered in 14 before Christmas.

Telecom Brings World's Best Mobile To NZ

15 October 2008 - Telecom today announced it will transform New Zealand's mobile landscape by June 2009, providing customers with access to the most advanced, nationwide, 3G mobile services available and further underlining the company's commitment to investing in New Zealand.

SmartPay Finalises Deals To Maximise Shareholder Value

14 October 2008 - New Zealand's electronic product distribution and payments processing provider SmartPay Ltd (NZX: SPY) announced today that it has finalised two key transactions to complete the purchase of Merchant IP Services Limited (MIPS) and its finance arm MIPS Financial Services Limited (

Good Response To Call For Broadband Funding Applications

13 October 2008 - The Ministry of Economic Development has reported a strong response to the government's call for applications to the Broadband Investment Fund (BIF). Applications closed at the end of September.

Key: Economic Plan: Discipline, Growth & Security

8 October 2008 - National Party Leader John Key says the challenges facing the New Zealand economy require a focus on disciplined government spending and a plan for future growth.