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Labour scoffs at KiwiRail's cyber security fail
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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Labour Party criticises KiwiRail's cyber security, saying the test website was left open to the public allowing free bookings.
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Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government’s $300 million rural broadband scheme.
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Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Labour criticises National for delaying rural broadband improvements, saying the wait leaves rural New Zealand with inadequate internet for years.
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Labour poses the question: Are we ready for the Future of Work?
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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Labour releases discussion paper on the Future of Work Commission, exploring the impact of technology on New Zealand's workforce.
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Labour Party to make SMBs a priority
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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Labour's Jacinda Ardern zeroes in on bolstering support for Kiwi SMEs, inspired by fruitful discussions with Flow Software.
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Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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Labour condemns the Government's rural broadband initiative, calling it a massive policy failure and criticising a planned additional NZD $150 million spend.
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Maori TV: has editorial independence been compromised?
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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The Labour Party is calling for assurance on Maori TV editorial independence following the shock resignation of Mihingarangi Forbes last week.
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National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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The government will do whatever it can to ensure the Auckland convention centre is built under a deal with SkyCity Entertainment Group, said Labour.
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John Key's chickens on notice over official information requests
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Labour calls out systemic abuse of info requests, setting stage for Ombudsman's review to challenge New Zealand government's transparency.
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Don't blame technology, rape is rape
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Tinder not to blame for the threat to women, says Labour MP. Focus should be on perpetrators, not technology. Safety apps available.
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Post-election Facebook: all is not quiet.
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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I’ve noticed that left-wing supporters are far more vocal about their distaste for the right than right-wing supports are at all.
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Labour’s education policy aims to reduce digital divide
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.
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Google NZ ups Kiwi tax payment...
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Google New Zealand's 2013 tax bill of NZD $227,074 pales against its global revenue of USD $15.42 billion for Q1 2014, stoking debate on fair taxation.
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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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GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.
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Should creative and internet industries review NZ copyright laws?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Labour slams govt for shelving copyright law review, urges NZ internet and creative sectors to push for reform to match digital age needs.
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Did security flaw leave 63,000 Govt docs vulnerable?
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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The Ministry of Justice is alleged to have suffered a serious website security flaw last week, with up to 63,000 documents potentially publicly accessed.
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Telecom job cuts takes a turn for the worst
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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Telecom faces backlash as job cut rumours intensify, with Labour Party alleging up to 1500 redundancies on the horizon, sparking concern among staff.
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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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November net worth increases $3.5 billion for Zuckerberg
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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As Facebook comes under criticism for low tax payments in NZ, company stock increases by nearly US$7 a share during November.