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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

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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

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Key talks Dotcom in Hollywood

John Key's US trip focus shifts as Hollywood lobbyist raises Kim Dotcom case, despite initial efforts to promote NZ as film hub.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2012

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Dotcom lessons in Mike Tyson's knockout

New Zealand reels from Dotcom scandal with PM entangled, sparking debate on bending rules for the infamous, including Mike Tyson.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2012

Government

NZ had rules to avoid Kim Dotcom mess

NZ Gov admits error in waiving 'good character' rule for Kim Dotcom, questioning special treatment for wealthy migrants.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012

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Key “disappointed” with Dotcom spies

Extradition case now at risk as Prime Minister condemns government spies but refuses to comment on why they illegally bugged the Megaupload founder.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2012

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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