Global Stories

Govt to seek minimum $198m for 4G spectrum

The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013

Gaming

NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack

You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2013

Government

New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape

Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand's Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013

Gaming

GCSB fights back over global hacking threat

GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013

Government

Dotcom GCSB ruling… a sad day for NZ

It's a sad day for the people of New Zealand when government spies can break the law and not be held to account for it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013

Unified Communications

Govt helps SMBs exploit faster broadband

New Zealand govt launches training for SMBs to leverage ultra-fast broadband, aiming to boost online presence and ecommerce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013

Government

Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt

To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2013

Cybersecurity

Facebook discloses NZ govt data requests…

Social networking giant reveals official government requests for Kiwi data during the first six months of the year...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2013

Government

89% of Kiwis vote NO to GCSB bill

The coalition to stop the GCSB bill received an 89% approval rate in Auckland last night, led by Mega founder Kim Dotcom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013

Government

GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight

Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013

Cybersecurity

Kiwi firm stung in $18k email scam

New Zealand firm scammed out of $18,000 after paying a South Korean company supplier warns other Kiwi businesses over new email fraud tactics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2013

Government

75% of Govt CIO budgets flat or increasing

Despite a continuing drive to lower the cost of IT services, nearly 75% of government IT budgets globally were reported as flat or increasing in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013

Unified Communications

Govt ain't heavy, they're our mediator

IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013

Unified Communications

Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB

NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud Services

Online voting set for 2016 elections trial

A trial of online voting will take place in the 2016 local authority elections, Local government Minister Chris Tremain has revealed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013

Health Technologies

IBM comes to the aid of NZ healthcare providers

IBM's Health Identity Programme revolutionises NZ healthcare by streamlining patient records, enhancing safety and care coordination.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2013

Government

Kim Dotcom for PM? Call it the No Hope Party says Key

Megaupload founder is set to launch his own political party in New Zealand, hoping to win power at the November 2014 elections.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2013

Health Technologies

IT pros welcome passing of Patents Bill

The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013