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Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals
Government

Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals

New Zealanders hit out over government proposals to review taxing overseas purchases online, a move which has been welcomed by retailers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Facebook slams NZ spying law
Data Privacy

Facebook slams NZ spying law

Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Is dial-up internet dying?
Unified Communications

Is dial-up internet dying?

Telecommunications Service Obligation review suggests the days of internet dial-up services could be numbered….

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Telecom thumbs up to Govt discussion doc
Unified Communications

Telecom thumbs up to Govt discussion doc

Telecom applauds Government's move to re-evaluate the national Telecommunications Service Obligations, seeking public input.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?
Unified Communications

Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?

Vikram Kumar asks do New Zealanders care enough about their privacy to make it worthwhile for an ISP to be a privacy crusader?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013
Key brands Dotcom's submission a 'circus'
Data Privacy

Key brands Dotcom's submission a 'circus'

Showdown between Prime Minister and Megaupload founder didn't disappoint in Parliament yesterday, but was it more PR than policy?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2013
Google issues NZ spy threat
Unified Communications

Google issues NZ spy threat

Internet search giant warns new government spy laws could result in companies quitting New Zealand, after heavily criticising the bill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
Dotcom gets set to question Key
Government

Dotcom gets set to question Key

Kim Dotcom prepares to challenge PM John Key in Parliament over NZ's spying agency expansion, promising a revealing showdown.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy
Unified Communications

The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy

Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2013
Govt empowers CIO to stop IT scares
Data Privacy

Govt empowers CIO to stop IT scares

Govt boosts CIO's powers and budget to tackle IT blunders and safeguard public data, following high-profile failures like Novopay.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2013
NZ Govt IT spending to hit $1.6 billion
Storage

NZ Govt IT spending to hit $1.6 billion

As government IT spending stays flat through out the world, the Kiwi market is expected to grow almost 1.4% this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
Five Eyes, Spies and Govt lies…Dotcom speaks
Apple

Five Eyes, Spies and Govt lies…Dotcom speaks

Kim Dotcom expresses concerns over government surveillance and supports Edward Snowden in his latest column for The Guardian.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2013
In defence of Kim Dotcom…
Government

In defence of Kim Dotcom…

Amid unlawful surveillance of Megaupload's Kim Dotcom, experts demand accountability within government and law enforcement agencies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013
Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ
Data Privacy

Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ

As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013

Stories from Other Regions

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
Is the writing on the wall for US spying?
Government

Is the writing on the wall for US spying?

Kim Dotcom's projection on US embassy in Berlin condemns American surveillance, likening NSA to East Germany's Stasi.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
Attack, Attack, Attack Attack the Mac
Apple

Attack, Attack, Attack Attack the Mac

New Zealand Defence Force wants a $600m cyber army - but is robots and drones the way to go? Will it be Tardis machines next?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2013