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Technology: ChatGPT amnesty, Chorus shortage, Twitter
Tech commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about Massey University's amnesty to at least 20 students alleged to have been caught cheating using ChatGPT - if they 'fess up. Rural connectivity… Audio
Copper land-lines to go, concerns for vulnerable
The copper network is being retired, so what now for vulnerable customers who rely on the land line? Kathryn is joined by Chorus spokesperson Steve Pettigrew and SPARK Product Director Tessa Tierney… Audio
Broadband: The end of the (copper) line
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Lynn to talk about moves by Chorus to start switching off the last copper line connections, with most households now on fibre where it's available. What does… Audio
Network handling increased load well, says Chorus
In this Covid-19 crisis, the internet has emerged as a vital tool for continuing life with some semblance of normality. There's virtual work meetings, online school and university lessons, and - when… Audio
Com Com designs new regs for fibre providers
Telco infrastructure company Chorus is facing limits on what it can earn from its fibre network under new rules proposed for the sector. Audio
Chorus to offer hyper-fibre from February
The telecommunications lines company, Chorus, will offer hyper-fibre from February -- initally 40 times faster than the most popular package currently available. Audio
Why more telcos are headed up by women
Technology commentator Bill Bennett looks at how tech companies are dominated by male managers, but telco companies are bucking that trend. He'll also look at Spark, Chorus and Sky's results, the GCSB… Audio
Chorus FY net profit falls with drop in revenue
The telecomunications lines company, Chorus has seen its profit drop by more than a third, hit by lower revenue and higher cost to roll out its fibre network. Audio
Chorus admits it didn't do enough for migrant workers
Telecommunications network operator Chorus admits it didn't do enough to prevent migrant workers building its ultra fast broadband system being exploited. Audio
Chorus failed to prevent migrant exploitation - review
An independent review of the telecommunications company Chorus' contracting structure says it facilitated migrant worker exploitation.
Chorus's profit and revenue down, but tracking to target
The telecommunications network operator, Chorus's first half net profit is down, along with its revenue. Audio
Chorus unaware of sub contractors illegal employment tactics
The chief executive of Chorus says the telecommunications company had no idea sub contractors were exploiting their employees working on the ultra fast broadband network. Audio
Exploitative Chorus sub-contractors 'promising visas'
A union for migrant workers says Chorus sub-contractors have been taking their employees' cash for promises of visas.
Migrant workers paying Chorus sub-contractors for visas - union
An investigation by the Labour Inspectorate found 73 subcontractors working on Chorus's ultra-fast broadband network in Auckland failed to keep employment records, pay the minimum wage and provide… Audio
Chorus posts 25 percent drop in profit
The telecommunications network operator is losing money as customers move away from the traditional copper-line connections.
Chorus has reported a drop in profit
Telecommunications network operator, Chorus, has reported a drop in profit as more customers move onto fibre networks. Audio
Chorus half-year profit falls
The telecommunications operator, Chorus, has posted a sharp drop in its half-year profit as it keeps losing customers from the old copper network. Audio
Workers exploited in broadband roll-out - union
The E Tu union wants a government inquiry into claims of worker exploitation during the ultra fast broadband roll out. The $1.7 billion programme to provide better, faster internet to homes around New… Audio
Sale of New Plymouth landmark sparks upset
The imminent sale of part of a prominent New Plymouth landmark acquired under the Public Works Act in the 1930s has upset Taranaki Māori.
Māori upset at New Plymouth landmark being put up for sale
Chorus has put Blagdon Hill, or Moungaroa, on the market, but New Plymouth Māori say the company should have spoken to them first. Video, Audio