TelecommunicationsNew internet cable plannedA company hoping to build a submarine internet cable out of New Zealand is eying up Whangarei as its landing site.29 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandEx-Defence boss: Media not the 'enemy'A former Defence Force chief says he is concerned by a leaked Defence Force document that lists investigative journalists as subversive threats.28 Jul 08:15 PM
New ZealandScam Watch - July 28The following text scams have been reported to the Department of Internal Affairs. If you receive one, or any text like them, do not reply.27 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMarches against GCSB billThousands of people gathered at marches across NZ today to protest extensions to the powers of the Government's spy agency.27 Jul 05:50 AM
TechnologyGoogle plans translation device for phone callsGoogle is working on plans to turn smartphones into translators which would allow callers to speak into the phone in their own language.26 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom rails against spy legislationKim Dotcom joined academics, civil libertarians and lawyers at a meeting to oppose the proposed new spy law which will allow more surveillance of NZers.25 Jul 10:00 PM
TaxTax plan lacks punch - NZ expertA major new global plan aimed at forcing multinationals to pay more taxes has been described as underwhelming and disappointing by a Kiwi tax expert.22 Jul 07:45 PM
OpinionPat Pilcher: Online taxation, the bad, the worse and the uglyTightening up on the various tricks and techniques used by the wealthy and less ethical for tax avoidance may bring the Govt more money, writes Pat Pilcher.21 Jul 09:30 PM
RetailFormer analyst targets demand for organics with websiteBuffy Gill spent years analysing some of New Zealand's major retailers and property firms for the local branch of one of the world's biggest investment banks.21 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleOnline sales sink seaside shopAt least one retailer in Devonport is blaming the downturn in her business on British immigrants.20 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEric Watson: Odds stacked against TABWhat do racing and retail sales have in common? Both industries are suffering unfair competition from offshore websites.20 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleAlyssa Milano: Twitter inspired me to write a bookActress Alyssa Milano was inspired by Twitter to write a book.16 Jul 11:53 PM
Small BusinessFacebook offers help to local companiesSocial media giant Facebook is offering 12 small companies in Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to accelerate their businesses.16 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Who gives a toss what online ranters thinkI'm bewildered by the obsessional use of cellphones; the constant telephoning and message-sending. I'm flabbergasted by Facebook, writes Bob Jones.15 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Wrong weapon in fight against cyber-shoppingEditorial: Rarely can a government-appointed taskforce have had the wind taken out of its sails quite so comprehensively.12 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMinistry 'wikispat': Who is Clarke43?Who is the volunteer Wikipedia editor who has inadvertently come to attention in a "wikispat" between Justice Minister Judith Collins and a ministry critic?12 Jul 07:45 AM
RetailTax wouldn't deter dedicated shopperIf GST was added to items bought on the internet, it wouldn't stop Esther Greatbanks from shopping online.11 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDRetailCard companies 'not set up' for GSTMastercard says credit card companies are "not set up" to collect tax on transactions and online shoppers could easily migrate to other payment platforms.11 Jul 12:30 AM
RetailOnline GST 'virtually impossible'Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says it would be virtually impossible to charge GST on items being bought online, an idea currently being explored.10 Jul 10:30 PM
RetailGovt to look into online shopping taxGood news for New Zealand retailers now the Government has committed to look at taxing purchases made on overseas websites.10 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandMinister defends edits to Bain WikipediaJustice Minister Judith Collins has defended her office's editing of Wikipedia pages, saying the revisions were minimal and removed defamatory material.09 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleHi, I'm a Twitterholic #lolTwitter. Even the name is ridiculous. If I told you I "booped" or "qwanged" or "quiffed" 50 times a day, it would make me strange, an escaper from Dr Seuss' day surgery.06 Jul 05:30 PM
TechnologyTen ways to dodge the spiesHere are 10 simple ways you can minimise the likelihood of the NSA (and other organisations) monitoring your internet and voice traffic.05 Jul 05:30 PM
CrimeWeb giants unite to stop child abuseThe world's largest and most popular internet sites are in secret discussions to create a system that could wipe child abuse images from the web.05 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingTelecom unveils Coliseum soccer dealTelecom is hoping to drive customers on to faster broadband services with a deal to offer discounted online access to the English Premier League football.04 Jul 04:45 AM
CurrencyWinklevoss brothers aim to bring Bitcoin to the massesThe Winklevoss twins, the square-jawed entrepreneurs best known for their bitter wranglings over Facebook, have turned their attention to dragging Bitcoin out of the shadows and into the mainstream.03 Jul 05:30 PM
