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Does NZ spy on its friends?
New documents released by NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden suggest NZ's embassies have been involved in spying on friendly nations on behalf of the United States.
Dita de Boni: Tackling terror no excuse for police state
The 10-hour raid on Nicky Hager's house this week gives us a tasty preview of how police could be roped into doing the bidding for higher powers, says Dita de Boni.
B&B owner told to stop filming
A New Plymouth bed and breakfast owner has been ordered to stop filming his neighbour and pay $7000 compensation by the Human Rights Tribunal.
Editorial: PM's sharing of spy agency responsibility a good move
The most striking and welcome feature of the Cabinet named yesterday is the spreading of responsibility for the security intelligence agencies.
Tech guards warn of real threat of cyber death
Governments are ill-prepared to combat the looming threat of "online murder" as cyber criminals exploit internet technology to target victims, the European policing agency warned.
'Streisand Effect' spectre in Google privacy case
Google's efforts to stoke a European debate on Internet privacy may be overshadowed by a cameo appearance by Barbra Streisand.
US eyes up cloud users in Europe
Private information stored online by European computer users could be scrutinised by American law enforcement agencies.
Peter Bromhead: The privacy myth
I don't need the fevered revelations of a couple of Americans, plus our resident German, to understand that my electronic communications might be subjected to privacy intrusions.
Cunliffe checks with former leaders
Labour leader David Cunliffe says he has sought reassurance from former Labour Prime Minister Helen Clark about the party's role in recent spying revelations.
Key hits back at spy-law claim
John Key has struck directly at a specific detail in the spying claims, saying new laws passed last year had nothing to do with the alleged mass surveillance project.
Southern Cross' chief executive: Key should check his facts
The head of the Southern Cross Cable Network has disputed Prime Minister John Key's claim that a cable had been tapped into as part of a proposition to collect metadata.
Status of event under question
Legal experts are uncertain whether Kim Dotcom's "Moment of Truth" event should be declared by the Internet Party as an election expense.
Spy critics take aim at PM
The PM has been accused of withholding critical information on proposed mass surveillance from the public ahead of new spying legislation going through Parliament.
'No middle ground. I'm right. He's wrong'
John Key says he won't release documents that show that spy agencies do not conduct mass surveillance until after Glenn Greenwald tries to prove the claim.
No mass surveillance - Key
John Key says "without a shadow of a doubt GCSB does not conduct mass surveillance on New Zealand".
John Drinnan: PR's image under a cloud
Public relations business needs a little PR itself, as Dirty Politics raises questions about industry practices.
Cameron Diaz slams iCloud hack as 'major violation'
Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who is currently promoting a new film about a homemade sex tape going public, has called the leak of nude and explicit images of dozens of female celebrities 'a major violation'.
'Teapot Tapes' cop to assess complaint
The officer who headed the 'Paintergate' and 'Teapot Tapes' inquiries is assessing a complaint over the hacking of Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater's computer.
Assange hopes to soon quit embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange last night argued that it was time he should be allowed to leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
Slater's messages revealed
The ex-prostitute who dug dirt for Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater offered up personal information about a top businessman and other high-profile public figures.
Assange to leave hide out
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has announced he will leave the Ecuadorian embassy in London soon.
Denis Tegg: Loophole that legalises official snooping
We have been assured repeatedly by the Prime Minister that the Government Communications Security Bureau cannot spy on New Zealanders without a warrant.
UK gallery gives in to cameras
The National Gallery in London is allowing visitors to take photographs of its collection for the first time after staff realised they were fighting a losing battle .
Cunliffe encouraged by interest of youth
Labour leader David Cunliffe's student-friendly promises earned him a mostly warm reception on the campaign trail.
Kiwis' data under threat
The internet credentials of some New Zealanders will almost certainly have fallen into the hands of a Russian cyber gang, an online security expert fears.
Max Mosley sues Google over his orgy
Former motorsport boss Max Mosley may serve an injunction on Google over the continued publication of images of him taken at an orgy.