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GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
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
Telecom job cuts takes a turn for the worst
Unified Communications

Telecom job cuts takes a turn for the worst

Telecom faces backlash as job cut rumours intensify, with Labour Party alleging up to 1500 redundancies on the horizon, sparking concern among staff.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
November net worth increases $3.5 billion for Zuckerberg
Facebook

November net worth increases $3.5 billion for Zuckerberg

As Facebook comes under criticism for low tax payments in NZ, company stock increases by nearly US$7 a share during November.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
Labour slams Facebook NZ's $14k tax bill
Facebook

Labour slams Facebook NZ's $14k tax bill

Facebook New Zealand criticised for paying only $14,500 tax last year; Labour calls for action against tax loopholes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 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
Telco sector must learn lessons
Unified Communications

Telco sector must learn lessons

Labour demands stricter telco regulation after Vodafone NZ's $960k fine for misleading broadband and mobile promotions, signalling a lesson for the industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2012
Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure
Unified Communications

Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure

After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
Labour to fund tech in schools
EduTech

Labour to fund tech in schools

Labour has unveiled its education policy for this month's election, promising to spend $75 million on providing new technology to students.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011

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Did security flaw leave 63,000 Govt docs vulnerable?
Government

Did security flaw leave 63,000 Govt docs vulnerable?

The Ministry of Justice is alleged to have suffered a serious website security flaw last week, with up to 63,000 documents potentially publicly accessed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013
Key's Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis
Unified Communications

Key's Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis

John Key's threat to overrule NZ's Commerce Commission could raise broadband bills by $12 monthly, Labour claims, criticising political interference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2012
Labour tables alternative patent clause
Government

Labour tables alternative patent clause

Labour proposes alternative amendment to combat the government's Patents Bill, which they say will stifle New Zealand's software sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012
Labour accuse ministers of 'stifling software sector'
Physical Security

Labour accuse ministers of 'stifling software sector'

Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
Joyce denies 'media beat up' comment
Customers

Joyce denies 'media beat up' comment

ICT Minister Steven Joyce distances himself from comments by his office suggesting media exaggeration of Telecom job losses and XT network outages.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2010