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Kim Dotcom stories - Page 3

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25,000 tickets in the trash as Dotcom cancels birthday bash
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Kim Dotcom has been forced to cancel his extravagant birthday party at the Vector Arena next week in a bid to avoid breaching electoral laws.
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Dotcom dives into politics with the Internet Party
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Kim Dotcom unveils name and logo for his political movement: the Internet Party, as he tires of political nonsense.
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Party launched as Dotcom “f****** tires” of political nonsense
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom, plans to enter New Zealand politics, vowing to fight for change and take on the government.
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“Misleading” Orcon forced to pull Dotcom broadband ad
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Orcon pulls Kim Dotcom TV ad after complaint to Advertising Standards Authority upheld. Uncapped plans still available.
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Mega launches iOS app
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Kim Dotcom's Mega has now introduced an iOS app, facilitating file management the go, following its Android version's success.
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Crown claims 'deficient' Dotcom search warrants not invalid
Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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Crown admits flaws in Dotcom's 2012 raid warrants but argues they remain valid, as court mulls extradition battle details.
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Slingshot and Dotcom offer free MEGA accounts to customers
Sat, 2nd Nov 2013
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Slingshot partners with Kim Dotcom to offer NZers free MEGA accounts, boosting value on broadband deals with 500GB cloud storage.
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Dotcom fights for 1st world NZ internet
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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Kim Dotcom and Orcon collaborate to eliminate New Zealand's data caps and tackle the country's sub-par internet.
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Kim Dotcom resigns Mega directorship to fight US charges
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Kim Dotcom exits Mega's helm to battle US extradition, launch political party, and unveil new music site.
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NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….
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Kim Dotcom for PM? Call it the No Hope Party says Key
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Megaupload founder is set to launch his own political party in New Zealand, hoping to win power at the November 2014 elections.
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GCSB fights back over global hacking threat
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.
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Dotcom GCSB ruling… a sad day for NZ
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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It's a sad day for the people of New Zealand when government spies can break the law and not be held to account for it.
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Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.
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89% of Kiwis vote NO to GCSB bill
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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The coalition to stop the GCSB bill received an 89% approval rate in Auckland last night, led by Mega founder Kim Dotcom.
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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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You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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Megaupload founder dispatches legal team to Wellington today, as his lawyers fight for full disclosure in New Zealand's highest court.
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Key: Kiwis don't know what they're talking about
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Prime Minister believes GCSB protesters are either misinformed or pursuing a political agenda as thousands rally in opposition to the bill.
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Rallying Kiwis rebel against GCSB bill
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Thousands unite across New Zealand in protest against the government's GCSB spying bill, led by Kim Dotcom in Auckland.
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Privacy scare? NZ govt should grow a pair
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom's crusade against NZ's GCSB Bill continues, rallying over 400 in Auckland to demand a halt to dangerous spy agency powers.
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Should pressured NZ bow to Dotcom demands?
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom may be wanted in the US for alleged copyright crimes, but should New Zealand bow to such demands for extradition?.
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Is the writing on the wall for US spying?
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom's projection on US embassy in Berlin condemns American surveillance, likening NSA to East Germany's Stasi.
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NZ spies carry damaging disguise
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.
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Facebook slams NZ spying law
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.