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Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?
Unified Communications

Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?

Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review
Unified Communications

Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review

Telco believes the outcomes from the telecommunications regulatory review needs to be more aspirational for New Zealanders to accelerate our digital future.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty
Unified Communications

Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty

Telco welcomes today's commencement of a Government review of the policy framework for regulating telecommunications services in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
HP helps NZ Govt Council boost productivity
Government

HP helps NZ Govt Council boost productivity

HP's tech revamp boosts Northland Regional Council's efficiency, aiming for enhanced service delivery to New Zealand's northern residents.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans
Unified Communications

Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans

Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Obama says 'No We Can't' to Apple ban
Apple

Obama says 'No We Can't' to Apple ban

Obama sides with Apple, overturning the ban on iPhone 4 and iPad 2, thwarting Samsung's plans in a major trade decision.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2013
Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Unified Communications

Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill

Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…
Data Privacy

You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…

Megaupload founder dispatches legal team to Wellington today, as his lawyers fight for full disclosure in New Zealand's highest court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
Is regulation needed for cloud 'data portability'?
Cloud Services

Is regulation needed for cloud 'data portability'?

A leading cloud technology figure has called for government regulation to protect consumers who move their data and images onto cloud applications.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Key: Kiwis don't know what they're talking about
Government

Key: Kiwis don't know what they're talking about

Prime Minister believes GCSB protesters are either misinformed or pursuing a political agenda as thousands rally in opposition to the bill.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Rallying Kiwis rebel against GCSB bill
Government

Rallying Kiwis rebel against GCSB bill

Thousands unite across New Zealand in protest against the government's GCSB spying bill, led by Kim Dotcom in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Privacy scare? NZ govt should grow a pair
Government

Privacy scare? NZ govt should grow a pair

Kim Dotcom's crusade against NZ's GCSB Bill continues, rallying over 400 in Auckland to demand a halt to dangerous spy agency powers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Should creative and internet industries review NZ copyright laws?
Hyperscale

Should creative and internet industries review NZ copyright laws?

Labour slams govt for shelving copyright law review, urges NZ internet and creative sectors to push for reform to match digital age needs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
Govt CTO? Yes or No?
Fintech

Govt CTO? Yes or No?

If you could make one change to improve the relationship between the New Zealand government and Kiwi businesses, would recruiting a Chief Technology O.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Solution sought over start-up tax reprieves
Government

Solution sought over start-up tax reprieves

Government welcomes release of tax policy paper which seeks public feedback on proposals to improve cash flow and remove tax distortions on research a.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
Govt reveals $566m NZ business funding plans
Government

Govt reveals $566m NZ business funding plans

The New Zealand government has unveiled NZD $566 million in new R&D funding for businesses, aiming to boost innovation and competitiveness among Kiwi firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
Should pressured NZ bow to Dotcom demands?
Government

Should pressured NZ bow to Dotcom demands?

Kim Dotcom may be wanted in the US for alleged copyright crimes, but should New Zealand bow to such demands for extradition?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2013
Does the NZ ICT sector pay twice the national average?
Government

Does the NZ ICT sector pay twice the national average?

New Zealand's ICT sector pays workers double the national average as the industry experiences robust growth, says a new government report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013