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Novopay rolls over to Government-owned company
Human Capital Management

Novopay rolls over to Government-owned company

The UK government to manage school payroll system from 17 Oct, following a deal with Talent2 to enhance stability and reduce costs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014
Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans
Unified Communications

Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans

Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014
Will Kiwis ever get justice over spying saga?
Government

Will Kiwis ever get justice over spying saga?

Green Party claims New Zealanders spied on by Government will never get justice after Police found not negligent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns
Unified Communications

Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns

Ultrafast Fibre CEO Maxine Elliott is leaving after three years, saying she will find a new opportunity to make a difference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...
Unified Communications

New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...

Telecom to boost NZ's broadband with 4G services in August, using the largest block of 700 MHz spectrum for wider, faster coverage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?
Government

Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?

Green Party unveils plans for smarter economy with $1bn extra investment in research and development and tax breaks for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Foss welcomes first crowdfunding licence...
Government

Foss welcomes first crowdfunding licence...

New Zealand welcomes its first equity crowd-funding and peer-to-peer lending licences as part of its Business Growth Agenda.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014
Harré heads to Helensville to hassle Key on Internet economy
Unified Communications

Harré heads to Helensville to hassle Key on Internet economy

Internet Party Leader Laila Harré takes on Prime Minister John Key in his own electorate, demanding answers on his stance on technology.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014
$65k up for grabs as Govt offers Kiwi start ups flying start in business...
Government

$65k up for grabs as Govt offers Kiwi start ups flying start in business...

The ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition is back for 2014, and looking to uncover New Zealand's next big thing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014
Political parties push for Coleman exit as Dotcom debacle drags on
Government

Political parties push for Coleman exit as Dotcom debacle drags on

NZ Immigration right to distance itself from claims ministers were unaware of FBI involvement in #KimDotcom case. (110 characters).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014
Should Coleman come clean over FBI Dotcom briefing?
Government

Should Coleman come clean over FBI Dotcom briefing?

Former Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman called upon to reveal when he was informed of FBI investigation into Kim Dotcom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014
“Go home Dotcom”… Drury slams “depressing” political ICT plans
Fintech

“Go home Dotcom”… Drury slams “depressing” political ICT plans

As the political heavyweights debated the future ICT roadmap for New Zealand last night, Rod Drury sat shaking his head in the crowd.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2014
Kiwi families... are you embracing a digital Govt?
Government

Kiwi families... are you embracing a digital Govt?

Digital Government services in New Zealand are a success, with 42% of measured transactions completed digitally.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
Is taxpayer cash being used to plug Chorus' copper hole?
Unified Communications

Is taxpayer cash being used to plug Chorus' copper hole?

Chorus accused of using taxpayer money intended for fibre network to plug revenue gaps, says Labour's ICT spokesperson.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2014
Govt welcomes Chorus / Crown Fibre UFB deal...
Unified Communications

Govt welcomes Chorus / Crown Fibre UFB deal...

New agreement allows Chorus to bring forward funding for Ultra-Fast Broadband in New Zealand, but no increase in payment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2014
When it comes to ICT, Govt tells Greens... Innovate this
Government

When it comes to ICT, Govt tells Greens... Innovate this

Minister Joyce critiques Greens for outdated views on NZ's innovation, stressing significant advancement in ICT and R&D since 2008.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
Is Key's credibility on the line over Dotcom case?
Government

Is Key's credibility on the line over Dotcom case?

Does Prime Minister John Key need to front up to New Zealanders about the increasingly murky process surrounding Kim Dotcom's residency?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
Labour slams Govt's millon-dollar tech start-up u-turn...
Government

Labour slams Govt's millon-dollar tech start-up u-turn...

Govt's U-turn on tech start-up funding, days after criticising Labour's similar plan, sparks calls of 'shamelessness' from critics.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2014