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GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Government

GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight

Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013
You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…
Data Privacy

You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…

Megaupload founder dispatches legal team to Wellington today, as his lawyers fight for full disclosure in New Zealand's highest court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
Key: Kiwis don't know what they're talking about
Government

Key: Kiwis don't know what they're talking about

Prime Minister believes GCSB protesters are either misinformed or pursuing a political agenda as thousands rally in opposition to the bill.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Rallying Kiwis rebel against GCSB bill
Government

Rallying Kiwis rebel against GCSB bill

Thousands unite across New Zealand in protest against the government's GCSB spying bill, led by Kim Dotcom in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Privacy scare? NZ govt should grow a pair
Government

Privacy scare? NZ govt should grow a pair

Kim Dotcom's crusade against NZ's GCSB Bill continues, rallying over 400 in Auckland to demand a halt to dangerous spy agency powers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
NZ spies carry damaging disguise
Apple

NZ spies carry damaging disguise

NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
Facebook slams NZ spying law
Data Privacy

Facebook slams NZ spying law

Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Key brands Dotcom's submission a 'circus'
Data Privacy

Key brands Dotcom's submission a 'circus'

Showdown between Prime Minister and Megaupload founder didn't disappoint in Parliament yesterday, but was it more PR than policy?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2013
Dotcom gets set to question Key
Government

Dotcom gets set to question Key

Kim Dotcom prepares to challenge PM John Key in Parliament over NZ's spying agency expansion, promising a revealing showdown.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy
Unified Communications

The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy

Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2013
In defence of Kim Dotcom…
Government

In defence of Kim Dotcom…

Amid unlawful surveillance of Megaupload's Kim Dotcom, experts demand accountability within government and law enforcement agencies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013