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TestraClear sale prompts ComCom monitoring
Unified Communications

TestraClear sale prompts ComCom monitoring

Following Vodafone's acquisition of telco firm, the NZ Commerce Commission will monitor fixed-to-mobile pricing.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
Should ComCom have more teeth?
Unified Communications

Should ComCom have more teeth?

Labour says consumers could be the big losers after the Commerce Commission rubber-stamped Vodafone's purchase of TelstraClear.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Deloittes damage control over Govt computer security
Government

Deloittes damage control over Govt computer security

The Ministry of Social Development has appointed Deloittes to review its computer network security over privacy concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012
Key causes Parliament outrage over Dotcom
Government

Key causes Parliament outrage over Dotcom

Prime Minister and Opposition leader in fiery exchange as both stand their ground over the ongoing Kim Dotcom saga.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012
Google moves threaten independent legal counsel
Marketing Technologies

Google moves threaten independent legal counsel

Google's new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don't need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2012
Canada joins Huawei boycott
Government

Canada joins Huawei boycott

Chinese company faces exclusion from planned government network across North America as concerns over security risks continue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012
Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
Unified Communications

Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling

After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012
U.S. issues Huawei phone warning
Unified Communications

U.S. issues Huawei phone warning

U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2012
Dotcom demands spying probe
Government

Dotcom demands spying probe

Megaupload founder backs calls for an independent inquiry after government spies illegally accessed his communications.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Government considers Commerce Commission report
Government

Government considers Commerce Commission report

Government receives draft determination on pricing for the unbundled bitstream access (UBA) and a final determination on the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL).

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
Dotcom alleges FBI double-crossing
Government

Dotcom alleges FBI double-crossing

Kim Dotcom accuses the FBI of entrapment, claiming his compliance with a 2010 warrant was used against him in extradition case.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2012
Flying New Zealand's ICT flag
Government

Flying New Zealand's ICT flag

New Zealand's ICT sector needs to promote its value more aggressively to attract talent, says Minister Amy Adams.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2012
ATI Bill passes second reading
Health Technologies

ATI Bill passes second reading

New Zealand's parliament advances the ATI Bill, aiming to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products and fuel economic growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2012
Copper lines could crash fibre investment
Unified Communications

Copper lines could crash fibre investment

Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Dotcom cock-ups watched closely in USA
Government

Dotcom cock-ups watched closely in USA

Government handling of the Megaupload case is under close U.S. scrutiny and what they see isn't pretty according to the Labour Party.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
Commerce Commission outlines approach to telco levy
Government

Commerce Commission outlines approach to telco levy

Commerce Commission details plan for setting the telco levy, seeking to fund critical services like 111 upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
ComCom says less Telco regulation needed now
Government

ComCom says less Telco regulation needed now

ComCom deems less regulation needed in NZ's telecom sector, credits boosted competition to Telecom's Chorus spin-off last year.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2012
Key's credibility crushed after Dotcom denial
Government

Key's credibility crushed after Dotcom denial

Labour party condemns the under-fire Primer Minister after revelations he knew about illegal spying in the Kim Dotcom case.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2012