IT and Telecommunications
Joyce starts fibre talks
By TOM PULLAR-STRECKER - The Dominion Post
Communications Minister Steven Joyce expects to set out by the end of next month how the Government will engage with industry players to build an ultra-fast fibre access network.
Ministry pondering Otago fraud response
By CLAIRE MCENTEE - The Dominion Post
The Health Ministry says it does not know how it will respond to the Otago District Health Board fraud case, despite calls for assurances from Health Minister Tony Ryall.
India deal almost sank Ian Taylor
By TOM PULLAR-STRECKER - The Dominion Post
Kiwi technology pioneer Ian Taylor has pulled his iconic Dunedin visual-effects firm Animation Research back from the brink after it was nearly sunk by a disastrous foray into Indian cricket.
Fibre and recession put the 'why' into WiMax
The Dominion Post
Efforts by the last Government to stimulate the rural broadband market by selling off nearly 300MHz of prime radio spectrum for a song have shown little sign of bearing fruit.
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BALL ROLLING: Communications Minister Steven Joyce has held talks with Telecom over plans for a $1.5 billion national fibre network.
Another Kennedy waits in the wings
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of slain US President John F Kennedy, is pursuing the Senate seat of Senator Hillary Clinton, who has been nominated Secretary of State.
More banks embroiled in Madoff scandal
Banks and investment funds across the world have lined up to admit investing billions of dollars in the companies of Bernard Madoff, whom US authorities accused of masterminding a massive fraud.
More banks embroiled in Madoff scandal
Banks and investment funds across the world have lined up to admit investing billions of dollars in the companies of Bernard Madoff, whom US authorities accused of masterminding a massive fraud.