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One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand's leading operators.
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Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
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Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
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Minister welcomes UFB progress

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.
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Chorus agrees UFB package improvements

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.
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Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.
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State of Orcon; Timeline of events…

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.
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Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.
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'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.
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Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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The Ministry of Education is reopening the Schools Network Upgrade Project tender after a court injunction, leading to added costs and workloads.
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Labour claims 'dangerous' IT glitch overshadowed PM's visit

Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Dunedin Hospital IT meltdown compromises patient care, takes focus off Prime Minister's visit, says Labour MP.
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Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate

Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.
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Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...

Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.
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Minister backs new Telecom TV approach

Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.
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Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid

Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.
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Kiwi privacy breaches should have same priority as workplace safety

Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Low tech human solutions may be the key to preventing privacy breaches, says CEO of Designertech. Technology alone is not enough.
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IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'

Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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The Inland Revenue Department urges vigilance as Kiwis face the nation's most sophisticated scam, involving fake websites and phishing emails.
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Vodafone NZ: 4G will just get better and better...

Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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Vodafone secures 18-year 700MHz spectrum for $66m, will continue delivering leading 4G network in New Zealand.
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Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.
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Budget blowout kills Australia's FTTH network

Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.