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US Govt dismisses Megaupload's entrapment claims

US government rejects Kim Dotcom's entrapment claims over Megaupload shutdown as unfounded, igniting a legal spat.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013

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“Inconsistent” police evidence in Dotcom case

A judge in Kim Dotcom's trial has labelled police findings inconsistent, highlighting contradictions in affidavits by detective inspector Grant Wormald.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2012

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Gabon plans to suspend Me.ga domain

Gabon gears up to block Kim Dotcom's Me.ga domain, marking a setback for the new file-sharing venture amid copyright concerns.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2012

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Dotcom to 'reboot' Pacific Fibre plan

Kim Dotcom aims to revive Pacific Fibre's vision, connecting NZ to the U.S. with an undersea cable via his new website Me.ga.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2012

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Overloading hits Dotcom's new site

Kim Dotcom's new site, Mega, crashes on launch due to high demand, amid his ongoing battle with US authorities over internet piracy charges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012

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

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Court fight for Megaupload user

Kyle Goodwin, sues for his lost Megaupload files in a landmark US court case, highlighting the plight of innocent users caught in legal crossfires.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012

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

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Dotcom defies U.S. with mega comeback

Megaupload founder prepares to come back with a vengeance across the internet as file-hosting site nears completion.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2012

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Dotcom's extradition case delayed

Kim Dotcom's extradition battle postponed to August amid controversy, stretching the high-profile case beyond 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012

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Dotcom closing in on NZ mansion

Kim Dotcom's potential purchase of a $30 million mansion in New Zealand is a step closer as extradition proceedings keep him in the country.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012

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

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Key's Dotcom denial baffles Labour

Labour's David Shearer challenges PM John Key's claim of ignorance about Kim Dotcom, sparking heated debate in New Zealand politics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Nov 2012

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Free stuff! From, er, Dotcom: Don't believe everything you read

Kim Dotcom, everybody's favourite internet tycoon, is making all the sorts of noises that the public at large like to hear.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2012

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

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Labour demands Dotcom audio from Key meeting

Opposition questions the Prime Minister over alleged audio-visual recording of his previously denied Dotcom meeting with government agency in February.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2012