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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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Court fight for Megaupload user

Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Kyle Goodwin, sues for his lost Megaupload files in a landmark US court case, highlighting the plight of innocent users caught in legal crossfires.
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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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Dotcom defies U.S. with mega comeback

Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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Megaupload founder prepares to come back with a vengeance across the internet as file-hosting site nears completion.
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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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NZ legal system fails if U.S. defeats Dotcom

Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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New Zealand's legal system will have failed if the US government succeeds in the Kim Dotcom case the Court of Appeal heard today.
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Dotcom’s empire will bounce back

Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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Kim Dotcom's content sharing Megaupload empire might not keep the same moniker but will be back in some form or another if the US government's case fails.
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Dotcom disclosure unnecessary court hears

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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New Zealand court-ordered discovery of evidence held by the US Federal government is a step too far the Court of Appeal heard today.
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Documents appeal lands Dotcom in court

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Megaupload founder comes before the Court of Appeal in Wellington today to fight a U.S. appeal over next year's extradition hearings.
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Opinion: Kim Dotcom is not your friend

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Kim Dotcom's charm offensive on Twitter may veil his true intentions — always consider his past actions and real agenda before support.
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Airport strip-search linked to Kim Dotcom?

Fri, 31st Aug 2012
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Kim Dotcom link suspected in Auckland airport strip-search of musician's girlfriend, raising questions about customs' practices.
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Kim Dotcom hints at Megaupload relaunch

Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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Kim Dotcom teases Major Megaupload comeback, promising a bigger, better, faster platform in a flurry of tweets amid legal battles.
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Kim Dotcom crashes car on way to court

Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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Kim Dotcom humorously tweets about a car crash en route to Auckland High Court, quips about switching vehicles for his appeal.
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Kim Dotcom bail decision overturned

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has been granted bail after over a month in custody. As part of his release, he is barred from using the internet.