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Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ’s data?
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.
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Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.
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Will Kiwis ever get justice over spying saga?
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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Green Party claims New Zealanders spied on by Government will never get justice after Police found not negligent.
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Big-mouth Key plays 'fast and loose' with NZ security... again
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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John Key accused of disregarding official advice on security threat speculation, says Labour spokesperson. #NewZealand #Politics.
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Internet Party slams the spy who doesn't love Kiwis...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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A damning report into New Zealand's intelligence services highlights their dysfunction and the need for an overhaul.
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Labour demands 'straight answers' on security
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.
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Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.
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Govt bottles spy bill clause amid tech giant pressure
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Facing pressure from tech titans like Microsoft and Google, the UK government retracts a contentious clause from its spy bill.
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NZ TechEd LIVE: Are Kiwis blind to Big Data privacy risks?
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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NZ's Sean Gourley challenges Kiwis at TechEd on big data privacy, drawing parallels to leaving personal info at a café.
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Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and ‘hacktivists’...
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NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….
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GCSB fights back over global hacking threat
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.
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Dotcom GCSB ruling… a sad day for NZ
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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It's a sad day for the people of New Zealand when government spies can break the law and not be held to account for it.
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Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.
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89% of Kiwis vote NO to GCSB bill
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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The coalition to stop the GCSB bill received an 89% approval rate in Auckland last night, led by Mega founder Kim Dotcom.
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GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.
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You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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Megaupload founder dispatches legal team to Wellington today, as his lawyers fight for full disclosure in New Zealand's highest court.
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Key: Kiwis don't know what they're talking about
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Prime Minister believes GCSB protesters are either misinformed or pursuing a political agenda as thousands rally in opposition to the bill.
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Rallying Kiwis rebel against GCSB bill
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Thousands unite across New Zealand in protest against the government's GCSB spying bill, led by Kim Dotcom in Auckland.
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Privacy scare? NZ govt should grow a pair
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom's crusade against NZ's GCSB Bill continues, rallying over 400 in Auckland to demand a halt to dangerous spy agency powers.
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NZ spies carry damaging disguise
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.
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Facebook slams NZ spying law
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.
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Key brands Dotcom's submission a 'circus'
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Showdown between Prime Minister and Megaupload founder didn't disappoint in Parliament yesterday, but was it more PR than policy?.
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Dotcom gets set to question Key
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom prepares to challenge PM John Key in Parliament over NZ's spying agency expansion, promising a revealing showdown.