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John Key stories - Page 4

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Dotcom gets set to question Key
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom prepares to challenge PM John Key in Parliament over NZ's spying agency expansion, promising a revealing showdown.
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The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.
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Govt empowers CIO to stop IT scares
Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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Govt boosts CIO's powers and budget to tackle IT blunders and safeguard public data, following high-profile failures like Novopay.
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In defence of Kim Dotcom…
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Amid unlawful surveillance of Megaupload's Kim Dotcom, experts demand accountability within government and law enforcement agencies.
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Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.
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Dotcom case: Spies under the spotlight
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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NZ Police intensify the Kim Dotcom spy saga, interviewing more government officials over illegal surveillance.
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Dotcom: Sue you NZ Govt
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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The most wanted man on the internet can now sue over illegal government spying, and boy will he take advantage of it.
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Dotcom's extradition case delayed
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Kim Dotcom's extradition battle postponed to August amid controversy, stretching the high-profile case beyond 18 months.
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Key’s Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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John Key's threat to overrule NZ's Commerce Commission could raise broadband bills by $12 monthly, Labour claims, criticising political interference.
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Key’s Dotcom denial baffles Labour
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Labour's David Shearer challenges PM John Key's claim of ignorance about Kim Dotcom, sparking heated debate in New Zealand politics.
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Dotcom cock-ups watched closely in USA
Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Government handling of the Megaupload case is under close U.S. scrutiny and what they see isn’t pretty according to the Labour Party.
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Key causes Parliament outrage over Dotcom
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Prime Minister and Opposition leader in fiery exchange as both stand their ground over the ongoing Kim Dotcom saga.
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Labour demands Dotcom audio from Key meeting
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Opposition questions the Prime Minister over alleged audio-visual recording of his previously denied Dotcom meeting with government agency in February.
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Stuck in the middle with Huawei
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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NZ caught in a tech tug-of-war between the US and China, amidst Huawei and Dotcom controversies, raising cyber-espionage fears.
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Key talks Dotcom in Hollywood
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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John Key's US trip focus shifts as Hollywood lobbyist raises Kim Dotcom case, despite initial efforts to promote NZ as film hub.
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Dotcom lessons in Mike Tyson’s knockout
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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New Zealand reels from Dotcom scandal with PM entangled, sparking debate on bending rules for the infamous, including Mike Tyson.
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Key's credibility crushed after Dotcom denial
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Labour party condemns the under-fire Primer Minister after revelations he knew about illegal spying in the Kim Dotcom case.
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PM mindful of Dotcom spying
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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John Key admits he was briefed over the Kim Dotcom case in February but can't recall the reference as the government comes under further fire.
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Dotcom demands spying probe
Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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Megaupload founder backs calls for an independent inquiry after government spies illegally accessed his communications.
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NZ had rules to avoid Kim Dotcom mess
Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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NZ Gov admits error in waiving 'good character' rule for Kim Dotcom, questioning special treatment for wealthy migrants.
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Key “disappointed” with Dotcom spies
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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Extradition case now at risk as Prime Minister condemns government spies but refuses to comment on why they illegally bugged the Megaupload founder.
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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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PM ignored Huawei concerns: Labour
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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John Key needs an 'elegant solution' to counter his opponents' jibes - and he needs it now.
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Crown fibre to shortlist in a month
Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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A shortlist of eligible partners for the government’s Ultra<br />Fast Broadband (UFB) is expected next month, according to Crown Fibre Holdings<br />Chair Simon Allen.