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Students encouraged to mashup and remix digital content

Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Students have the opportunity to predict the future with the final round of DigitalNZ's Mix and Mash competition which closes in November.
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7 reasons why companies should monitor the competition's patents…

Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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Companies eyeing the lead in the fast-paced tech race should vigilantly monitor rival patents - a strategy unlocking market insights and growth opportunities.
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Should creative and internet industries review NZ copyright laws?

Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Labour slams govt for shelving copyright law review, urges NZ internet and creative sectors to push for reform to match digital age needs.
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Should pressured NZ bow to Dotcom demands?

Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom may be wanted in the US for alleged copyright crimes, but should New Zealand bow to such demands for extradition?.
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When good times go bad: Karaoke for a song nets jail term

Sat, 2nd Mar 2013
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Karaoke king in Rotorua jailed for copyright piracy, ending his tune-selling spree with a 4-month sentence and a fine.
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First copyright casualty in NZ

Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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NZ's first copyright breach under new laws sees a user fined $616 for sharing Rihanna song, setting precedent for future cases.
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PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case

Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.
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An Apple a day keeps Samsung away

Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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World's most valuable company seeks more damages from South Korean rival over alleged further design infringements.
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Dotcom disclosure unnecessary court hears

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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New Zealand court-ordered discovery of evidence held by the US Federal government is a step too far the Court of Appeal heard today.
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Documents appeal lands Dotcom in court

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Megaupload founder comes before the Court of Appeal in Wellington today to fight a U.S. appeal over next year's extradition hearings.
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Kiwis ignore internet piracy law

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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40% of Kiwis flout internet piracy law, accessing illegal content despite 'three-strikes' rule aimed at curbing copyright infringement.
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'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush

Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman clashes with Funnyjunk in a high-stakes copyright row, spotlighting digital content ownership issues.
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Game of Pirates

Thu, 10th May 2012
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Game of Thrones S2 on course to be 2012's top pirated series, with over 25m downloads, raising concerns for HBO's funding future.
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Too soon for copyright infringement fee review

Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran agrees with a panel of ISP legal reps that there's not enough information to say how the charge is working.
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The 12 'enemies of the internet'

Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Reporters Without Borders adds two countries to 'worst offender' list on fourth annual World Day Against Cyber Censorship.
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Rihanna downloads could cost users - Updated

Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Rihanna's music downloaders face fines under NZ's 'Skynet law', with ISP Orcon issuing first copyright infringement notices.
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The cooks source [sic] controversy, or web justice 101

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Monica Gaudio's fight for copyright justice sends shockwaves through the internet, causing Cooks Source magazine's downfall.
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Labour promises to reform copyright law

Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Labour pledges to reform the controversial Copyright Act if elected, aiming to remove 'unsustainable' termination clauses within 90 days and review the Act.
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Protesters gather to oppose file-sharing bill

Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Hundreds gather in Auckland to protest the imminent Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill, to no avail, as the bill nears enactment.
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File-sharing protests gathering steam

Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.