Government stories - Page 26

Prime Minister and Opposition leader in fiery exchange as both stand their ground over the ongoing Kim Dotcom saga.

Google's new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don't need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.

Megaupload founder backs calls for an independent inquiry after government spies illegally accessed his communications.

John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.

Telework Week encourages employees using ICT to give the office a miss as they raise awareness about the benefits of stay at home workers for businesses.

Government announces product disclosure underway to improve the transparency of broadband information for consumers.

Speculation mounts over the potential sale of Kordia, despite official denials and a backdrop of financial struggles.

NZ outstrips Ultra-Fast Broadband targets, connecting over 76,000 premises including schools and hospitals, bolstering rural and urban internet.

Asnet launches VideoNet to connect NZ govt agencies virtually, aiming to slash taxpayer costs on travel and meetings.

CallPlus pioneers in NZ by providing unlimited internet to schools, aiming to enhance education with its fibre packages and partnerships.

Revera secures landmark deal with Microsoft for NZ cloud hosting, offering hybrid cloud solutions to boost government and enterprise productivity.

Ministry of Health boosts data analysis with SQL Server, enhancing hospital service pricing and analytics for New Zealand DHBs.

Xero is raising alarms over new Inland Revenue plans to access overseas company data, stressing the need for privacy protections and customer notifications.

C&C DHB revolutionises healthcare delivery with a cost-effective Microsoft BI platform, enhancing insight and efficiency.

Sky foresees global giants entering NZ's 'large and evolving' online video market, amidst regulatory scrutiny over competition barriers.

Govt's 3-year pact with Microsoft could slash software costs by $119m, says Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain, eyeing flexible, user-centric licensing.

The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.

A 'diverse range' of supply options will be a pivotal factor encouraging consumers to overcome the cost boundary, regulator says.

Gen-i, Vodafone and 2degrees all make the cut in deal Economic Development Minister estimates will save government $60m.

Study finds only 10% of small business owners know the price, data cap, and max and min speeds of their current plans.