Government stories - Page 36

Government welcomes announcement by BNZ that it will go live with the RealMe service from mid-February, enabling new customers to prove their identity online.

The Inland Revenue Department urges vigilance as Kiwis face the nation's most sophisticated scam, involving fake websites and phishing emails.

Kiwi firms warned of missing substantial revenue if they ignore booming mobile tech and e-commerce trends, TigerSpike reports.

New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.

Vodafone secures 18-year 700MHz spectrum for $66m, will continue delivering leading 4G network in New Zealand.

NZ Finance Minister Bill English demands Apple, Google and Facebook pay their fair share in taxes, amidst criticism of tax dodging.

Kim Dotcom commemorates the 2-year anniversary of the dramatic raid on his NZ mansion by US officials, recalling 'a zero-threat family' terrorised.

Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.

Over $140 million in R&D grants awarded to 31 Kiwi tech firms by Callaghan Innovation, aiming to accelerate innovation and growth.

New Zealand ICT continues to start the year in style, with a booming industry offering the hottest career choices for Kiwis.

Kim Dotcom unveils name and logo for his political movement: the Internet Party, as he tires of political nonsense.

Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom, plans to enter New Zealand politics, vowing to fight for change and take on the government.

International co-operation and the exchange of ideas are essential to embedding openness and transparency across the world. In different ways Britain and New Zealand are already world leaders in transparency.

Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.

Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.

The fastest growing industry sector in New Zealand has reacted strongly to an international report that shows New Zealand has slipped backwards in education standards when compared to other OECD countries.

NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.

Telecom has called on Chorus to put forward constructive pricing proposal, a proposal that does not erode current telco network and service levels.

Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.

2degrees urges Commerce Commission to block 4G spectrum sale to rivals Vodafone and Telecom, fearing stifled competition.

Govt shrugs off criticism on copper pricing, with no parliamentary support expected. Amy Adams eyes non-legislative routes amidst challenges.

PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.

Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.

Chorus shares plummet as government's hands tied on copper pricing, leaving the firm facing financial strains and investment risks.