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2degrees migrates over 2m customers to new Tahi platform

2degrees has migrated over two million customers onto its new Tahi platform, completing a major integration ahead of schedule with no disruption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Unified Communications

2degrees announces sale of telco tower assets to Connexa

2degrees has announced the pending sale of its passive mobile telecommunications tower assets to Connexa for NZD $1.076 billion.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022

Unified Communications

Slingshot launches e-waste initiative to Keep New Zealand Beautiful

Slingshot launches trade-in initiative to reduce e-waste in New Zealand, allowing new customers to choose pre-loved modems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020

Commerce Commission

NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing

Three telco providers in New Zealand have been fined a total of $121,500 for making false representations in customer invoices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019

Slingshot

New platform helps corporate giants connect to Australian startups

CoVentured launches to bridge Aussie corporates with startups, enhancing innovation and economic growth in the wake of slipping global ranks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Slingshot

Slingshot launches anti-porn control switch

New Zealand ISP Slingshot rolls out a potent parental control tool, addressing Kiwi parents' concerns over kids' exposure to online smut.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Slingshot stories

Human Capital Management

Data is key to performance & productivity in Gen Z workforce: Report

New report by Slingshot finds that data is key to productivity for Gen Z workers, with 72% using it to enhance performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023

Customer Relationship Management

Slingshot partners with Open for single-bill insurance

Slingshot partners with Open to offer insurance, energy, and telecoms on a single bill, providing convenience and discounts.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Slingshot makes Te Reo Maori important part of customer experience

Internet service provider, Slingshot, is recruiting Te Reo-speaking support staff to provide customer service in Te Reo Maori.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020

Unified Communications

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019

Unified Communications

Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges

The Commerce Commission charges CallPlus, Flip, and Orcon with 13 counts of false invoicing, claiming they billed customers past contract termination dates.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019

Commerce Commission

Slingshot warned for misleading discount claims

Slingshot faces a warning from the Commerce Commission, accused of misleading customers about a 10% discount for bundling broadband and electricity services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019