Spark has announced today that the HTC One M9 is now available from Spark retail stores across the country, following HTC's announcement last month that the smartphone would be hitting New Zealand shores in April.

The smartphone is available in store and online with a price point of $46 per month interest free on Spark's $59 Open Term Ultra Mobile plan.

Jason Paris, Spark general manager, Home, Mobile and Business, has welcomed the launch, saying, “The HTC One M9 is a clear evolution and refinement of the formula HTC have developed from the award winning One M7 and One M8.

He says, “The HTC One M9 provides people with another option at the premium end of the smartphone market. It's a perfect match for the Spark network, with our ultra-fast 4G network, free Spotify premium, and Socialiser. Thanks to Spark's great open term, interest free deals, it's a lot more affordable too.

Paris says, “The distinct metal edges, uni-body metal design, sound system, and camera are a powerful combination, especially with the new HTC Sense 7 feature, which gives people the ability to customise their phone, not only for what they want to look at, but also for the apps they need, when and where they need them.