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Does the NZ ICT sector pay twice the national average?

Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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New Zealand's ICT sector pays workers double the national average as the industry experiences robust growth, says a new government report.
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Is the writing on the wall for US spying?

Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom's projection on US embassy in Berlin condemns American surveillance, likening NSA to East Germany's Stasi.
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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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Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals

Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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New Zealanders hit out over government proposals to review taxing overseas purchases online, a move which has been welcomed by retailers.
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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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Is dial-up internet dying?

Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Telecommunications Service Obligation review suggests the days of internet dial-up services could be numbered….
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Telecom thumbs up to Govt discussion doc

Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Telecom applauds Government's move to re-evaluate the national Telecommunications Service Obligations, seeking public input.
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Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?

Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Vikram Kumar asks do New Zealanders care enough about their privacy to make it worthwhile for an ISP to be a privacy crusader?.
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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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Google issues NZ spy threat

Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Internet search giant warns new government spy laws could result in companies quitting New Zealand, after heavily criticising the bill.
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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.
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Attack, Attack, Attack Attack the Mac

Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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New Zealand Defence Force wants a $600m cyber army - but is robots and drones the way to go? Will it be Tardis machines next?.
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The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy

Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.
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Govt empowers CIO to stop IT scares

Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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Govt boosts CIO's powers and budget to tackle IT blunders and safeguard public data, following high-profile failures like Novopay.
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NZ Govt IT spending to hit $1.6 billion

Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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As government IT spending stays flat through out the world, the Kiwi market is expected to grow almost 1.4% this year.
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Five Eyes, Spies and Govt lies…Dotcom speaks

Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom expresses concerns over government surveillance and supports Edward Snowden in his latest column for The Guardian.
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In defence of Kim Dotcom…

Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Amid unlawful surveillance of Megaupload's Kim Dotcom, experts demand accountability within government and law enforcement agencies.
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Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ

Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.
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Tech giants: 'Let us prove we're innocent'

Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Microsoft, Google and Facebook call for greater transparency as companies deny any involvement in US government surveillance program.
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Weak govt systems secured following report

Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Following a government review of it's system security last October, the CIO in charge of the investigation says the issues have been addressed.