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Game of Pirates
Piracy

Game of Pirates

Game of Thrones S2 on course to be 2012's top pirated series, with over 25m downloads, raising concerns for HBO's funding future.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2012
Too soon for copyright infringement fee review
Gaming

Too soon for copyright infringement fee review

Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran agrees with a panel of ISP legal reps that there's not enough information to say how the charge is working.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2012
The 12 'enemies of the internet'
Copyright

The 12 'enemies of the internet'

Reporters Without Borders adds two countries to 'worst offender' list on fourth annual World Day Against Cyber Censorship.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
Rihanna downloads could cost users - Updated
Unified Communications

Rihanna downloads could cost users - Updated

Rihanna's music downloaders face fines under NZ's 'Skynet law', with ISP Orcon issuing first copyright infringement notices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
The cooks source [sic] controversy, or web justice 101
Unified Communications

The cooks source [sic] controversy, or web justice 101

Monica Gaudio's fight for copyright justice sends shockwaves through the internet, causing Cooks Source magazine's downfall.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Labour promises to reform copyright law
Labour

Labour promises to reform copyright law

Labour pledges to reform the controversial Copyright Act if elected, aiming to remove 'unsustainable' termination clauses within 90 days and review the Act.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2011
File-sharing protests gathering steam
Government

File-sharing protests gathering steam

Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
InternetNZ launches 3 Strikes site
Copyright

InternetNZ launches 3 Strikes site

InternetNZ launches a website to prepare for the new copyright laws taking effect on Sept 1, focusing on advocacy and awareness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2011
Copyright law won't cover streaming: MED
Copyright

Copyright law won't cover streaming: MED

MED clarifies Copyright Act changes won't apply to streaming sites like YouTube, only peer-to-peer file sharing from Sept 1.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2011
Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties
Copyright

Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties

Green MP Gareth Hughes questions Commerce Minister Simon Power over the human rights issues of the recently passed copyright amendment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011
Copyright Infringement law: Submission deadline 5pm today
Physical Security

Copyright Infringement law: Submission deadline 5pm today

Deadline for submissions on contentious copyright law is today at 5pm; critics argue it infringes on civil rights.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th May 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Copyright stories

Protesters gather to oppose file-sharing bill
Facebook

Protesters gather to oppose file-sharing bill

Hundreds gather in Auckland to protest the imminent Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill, to no avail, as the bill nears enactment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2011
Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'
Copyright

Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'

ISP CEO criticises new copyright law, urging for an overhaul in content delivery to meet consumer needs, effective from Sept 1.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011
Copyright law could sting businesses
Copyright

Copyright law could sting businesses

Facing a new copyright law, UK businesses must act now to avoid being penalised for employees' illegal downloads, warns experts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2011
The end of illegal file-sharing (for good this time)
Unified Communications

The end of illegal file-sharing (for good this time)

New Zealand has enacted a decisive anti-piracy bill prohibiting illegal file-sharing, despite major public outcry and the resurrection of blackout protests.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
UN: Forced 'net disconnection violates civil rights
Copyright

UN: Forced 'net disconnection violates civil rights

A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th May 2011
NetHui 2011 looks to shape digital future
EduTech

NetHui 2011 looks to shape digital future

NetHui 2011 aims to shape the future of digital society with discussions on cybercitizenship, cloud computing, and the internet's revolutionary potential.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th May 2011
WikiLeak'd cable shows US interest in NZ copyright law
Copyright

WikiLeak'd cable shows US interest in NZ copyright law

Leaked US cable exposes pressure on NZ to amend copyright laws, revealing deep American interest in swift changes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2011