Vodafone New Zealand and Sky Network TV in merger Vodafone New Zealand will take a controlling interest in Sky Network Television under a NZ$3.44 billion ($2.44 billion) merger deal, the pay-TV operator said today. Business • 09 Jun 16
Vodafone New Zealand and Sky Network TV in merger Vodafone New Zealand will take a controlling interest in Sky Network Television under a NZ$3.44 billion ($2.44 billion) merger deal, the pay-TV operator said today. Business • 09 Jun 16
Jupiter set to light up the sky Sky gazers are in for a treat tonight with one of "the most spectacular events" of the year visible to the public. Ireland • 18 Apr 16
Jupiter set to light up the sky Sky gazers are in for a treat tonight with one of "the most spectacular events" of the year visible to the public. Ireland • 18 Apr 16
Sky to step up VR content production Sky has announced it is to step up the production of VR content across all its markets by creating a virtual reality studio. Business • 18 Mar 16
Sky to step up VR content production Sky has announced it is to step up the production of VR content across all its markets by creating a virtual reality studio. Business • 18 Mar 16
James Murdoch rejoins Sky as chairman James Murdoch is to return as the chairman of Sky four years after a phone-hacking scandal forced him out. Business • 29 Jan 16
James Murdoch rejoins Sky as chairman James Murdoch is to return as the chairman of Sky four years after a phone-hacking scandal forced him out. Business • 29 Jan 16
EU wants more online content available abroad The European Union wants to allow consumers access to their subscriptions to online content such as TV, films, sports and music wherever they travel in the 28-member bloc. Business • 09 Dec 15
EU wants more online content available abroad The European Union wants to allow consumers access to their subscriptions to online content such as TV, films, sports and music wherever they travel in the 28-member bloc. Business • 09 Dec 15
Sky set for new set top boxes and streaming options Sky has unveiled a revamp of its home entertainment system, including two new set top boxes and more streaming options. Business • 18 Nov 15
Sky set for new set top boxes and streaming options Sky has unveiled a revamp of its home entertainment system, including two new set top boxes and more streaming options. Business • 18 Nov 15
Sky beats first quarter profits forecast European pay-TV group Sky posted a slightly-better-than expected 10% jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by strong new broadband additions in Britain. Business • 21 Oct 15
Sky beats first quarter profits forecast European pay-TV group Sky posted a slightly-better-than expected 10% jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by strong new broadband additions in Britain. Business • 21 Oct 15
Supermoon lights up skies around the world Stargazers in Ireland and around the world have observed a blood red ‘supermoon’ Galleries • 28 Sep 15
Supermoon lights up skies around the world Stargazers in Ireland and around the world have observed a blood red ‘supermoon’ Galleries • 28 Sep 15
Additional RTÉ content to be added to Sky platform RTÉ and Sky TV have signed a long-term partnership agreement to increase the number of channels and ways in which RTÉ's content can be accessed on Sky's platform in Ireland. Business • 04 Sep 15
Additional RTÉ content to be added to Sky platform RTÉ and Sky TV have signed a long-term partnership agreement to increase the number of channels and ways in which RTÉ's content can be accessed on Sky's platform in Ireland. Business • 04 Sep 15
Sky enjoying best customer growth in 11 years Pay TV giant Sky has posted an 18% hike in earnings after seeing the best growth in customers for eleven years. Business • 29 Jul 15
Sky enjoying best customer growth in 11 years Pay TV giant Sky has posted an 18% hike in earnings after seeing the best growth in customers for eleven years. Business • 29 Jul 15
EU to probe Sky and major movie studios The European Union’s competition commissioner has accused six major Hollywood studios and Britain's Sky TV pay channel of using movie licenses to block access to their content in other EU countries. Business • 23 Jul 15
EU to probe Sky and major movie studios The European Union’s competition commissioner has accused six major Hollywood studios and Britain's Sky TV pay channel of using movie licenses to block access to their content in other EU countries. Business • 23 Jul 15
Sky calls for inquiry into UK broadband market Sky has called for a competition inquiry into Britain's broadband market where it says BT, the market leader whose network it relies on, has an effective monopoly. Business • 29 Jun 15
Sky calls for inquiry into UK broadband market Sky has called for a competition inquiry into Britain's broadband market where it says BT, the market leader whose network it relies on, has an effective monopoly. Business • 29 Jun 15
Sky posts 20% jump in profit on demand Solid demand for pay-TV in Britain and an improving picture in Germany and Italy helped Sky to post an as expected 20% jump in nine-month profit today. Business • 21 Apr 15
Sky posts 20% jump in profit on demand Solid demand for pay-TV in Britain and an improving picture in Germany and Italy helped Sky to post an as expected 20% jump in nine-month profit today. Business • 21 Apr 15
Sky's huge soccer bill sends shares down Shares in Sky fell in London trade today after the pay-TV group agreed to pay a record £4.2 billion to retain its dominance of Premier League soccer broadcasting rights in Britain. Business • 11 Feb 15
Sky's huge soccer bill sends shares down Shares in Sky fell in London trade today after the pay-TV group agreed to pay a record £4.2 billion to retain its dominance of Premier League soccer broadcasting rights in Britain. Business • 11 Feb 15
Strong UK and German demand drives Sky results Strong demand for pay TV in Britain and a record jump in customer numbers in Germany helped Sky to post a 16% rise in first-half adjusted operating profit. Business • 04 Feb 15
Strong UK and German demand drives Sky results Strong demand for pay TV in Britain and a record jump in customer numbers in Germany helped Sky to post a 16% rise in first-half adjusted operating profit. Business • 04 Feb 15
Acquisitions see BSkyB become Sky BSkyB is to change its name to Sky after the pay-TV company completed the acquisition of Sky Italia and a majority interest in Sky Deutschland. Business • 13 Nov 14
Acquisitions see BSkyB become Sky BSkyB is to change its name to Sky after the pay-TV company completed the acquisition of Sky Italia and a majority interest in Sky Deutschland. Business • 13 Nov 14
BT poaches top Sky executive to head TV division BT has poached a top Sky executive to head its TV division as the two companies square up for the latest phase of their multibillion-pound war over football rights. Business • 07 Apr 14
BT poaches top Sky executive to head TV division BT has poached a top Sky executive to head its TV division as the two companies square up for the latest phase of their multibillion-pound war over football rights. Business • 07 Apr 14
BSkyB reports 6% rise in pre-tax profits BSkyB has reported a 6% rise in pre-tax profits, with the broadcasting firm making £1.26 billion in the year to the end of June. Business • 26 Jul 13
BSkyB reports 6% rise in pre-tax profits BSkyB has reported a 6% rise in pre-tax profits, with the broadcasting firm making £1.26 billion in the year to the end of June. Business • 26 Jul 13
Sky buys O2's broadband accounts in the UK Sky is to become the UK's second-largest broadband provider after agreeing a deal today to buy rival O2's half a million customer accounts. Business • 01 Mar 13
Sky buys O2's broadband accounts in the UK Sky is to become the UK's second-largest broadband provider after agreeing a deal today to buy rival O2's half a million customer accounts. Business • 01 Mar 13
100 jobs promised at Dublin IT firm Up to 100 jobs are to be created at an information technology security company in Dublin. Business • 10 Dec 12
100 jobs promised at Dublin IT firm Up to 100 jobs are to be created at an information technology security company in Dublin. Business • 10 Dec 12
Over 300 jobs announced across country Over 300 jobs have been announced for various locations across the country. News • 10 Dec 12
Over 300 jobs announced across country Over 300 jobs have been announced for various locations across the country. News • 10 Dec 12
Sky broadband: more chess than checkers The broadcaster's move into telecoms is more about stopping consumer migration than providing superior service, writes Niall Kitson Business • 01 Aug 12
Sky broadband: more chess than checkers The broadcaster's move into telecoms is more about stopping consumer migration than providing superior service, writes Niall Kitson Business • 01 Aug 12