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Big-mouth Key plays 'fast and loose' with NZ security... again
Data Privacy

Big-mouth Key plays 'fast and loose' with NZ security... again

John Key accused of disregarding official advice on security threat speculation, says Labour spokesperson. #NewZealand #Politics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014
Joyce under attack as Labour slams Govt's ICT policy
Government

Joyce under attack as Labour slams Govt's ICT policy

Labour criticises the Govt's £28.6m ICT investment as inadequate, calling for a more substantial support strategy for the sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014
Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Unified Communications

Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal

Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools
Government

Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools

Nearly 2000 schools in New Zealand have ongoing issues with the Novopay system, with over $9.3m still owed, Labour reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Labour demands 'straight answers' on security
Government

Labour demands 'straight answers' on security

Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Key ducks but can't avoid High Court Chorus slap
Supply Chain

Key ducks but can't avoid High Court Chorus slap

The High Court's decision forces John Key's government to accept the Commerce Commission's pricing for copper, despite pushback and industry fears.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2014
Labour aims to 'protect citizens' with a digital bill of rights
Labour

Labour aims to 'protect citizens' with a digital bill of rights

Labour proposes digital bill of rights to protect New Zealanders from mass surveillance and guarantee internet access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014
Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Unified Communications

Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery

Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak
Government

Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak

Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Is Key's credibility on the line over Dotcom case?
Government

Is Key's credibility on the line over Dotcom case?

Does Prime Minister John Key need to front up to New Zealanders about the increasingly murky process surrounding Kim Dotcom's residency?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
Labour slams Govt's millon-dollar tech start-up u-turn...
Government

Labour slams Govt's millon-dollar tech start-up u-turn...

Govt's U-turn on tech start-up funding, days after criticising Labour's similar plan, sparks calls of 'shamelessness' from critics.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2014
“Global thinking” needed to spark NZ's digital future
Government

“Global thinking” needed to spark NZ's digital future

NZ's digital innovation future hinges on global thinking and comprehensive support for start-ups, says Internet Party leader Laila Harré.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2014
Govt mocks Labour's 'out of date' ICT NZ plans...
Government

Govt mocks Labour's 'out of date' ICT NZ plans...

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says the big news for Labour today is that they have discovered the ICT industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014
Would a Labour CTO lead a 'Digital Upgrade' in NZ?
Data Loss Prevention

Would a Labour CTO lead a 'Digital Upgrade' in NZ?

Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
State-funded Chorus fibre plans nothing more than a PR stunt?
Chorus

State-funded Chorus fibre plans nothing more than a PR stunt?

Chorus urged to extend #Gigatown prize as UltraFast Fibre offers its own gigabit service. Plans branded as a publicity stunt.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2014
Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...
Government

Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...

Commerce Commission extends consultation on final pricing for copper-based broadband, earning support from Labour's ICT spokeswoman.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'
Unified Communications

Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'

John Key and Amy Adams must tell New Zealanders whether they support Chorus' appeal of the High Court's ruling in favour of the Commerce Commission.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Unified Communications

Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?

Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014