New ZealandBanks kept away from financesJohn Banks signed his election return without fully reading it, and was kept at arm's length from campaign finances, a court has heard.15 Oct 06:52 AM
New ZealandDotcom 'offended' by Banks' requestKim Dotcom has told a court he was offended when told John Banks wanted his $50,000 mayoral campaign donation to be anonymous.14 Oct 11:37 PM
New ZealandLawyer: McCready no-show 'hopeless'John Banks will return to court tomorrow to face a private prosecution after his accuser was stranded in Wellington due to bad weather.13 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandDotcom backs Orcon broadband bidInternet millionaire Kim Dotcom has put his backing behind Orcon in a bid to bring cheaper broadband to New Zealand.02 Oct 09:44 PM
New ZealandDotcom served with summonsKim Dotcom has been served with a summons requiring him to give evidence in Auckland District Court about his donation to John Banks' 2011 election campaign.30 Sep 02:46 AM
New ZealandDotcom: I'll fund Team NZInternet millionaire Kim Dotcom has vowed to help pay for Team New Zealand's next America's Cup campaign if the Government doesn't stump up funding.27 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandDotcom ordered into case against BanksInternet millionaire Kim Dotcom and his bodyguard are set to be called to give evidence in a private prosecution against ACT leader John Banks over faked donation allegations.06 Sep 11:19 PM
New ZealandChilling attacks on freedomGoing into battle with the New Zealand and US governments at the Supreme Court this week, Kim Dotcom deployed the heavy artillery.03 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom demands to see FBI evidenceKim Dotcom has told the Supreme Court the United States' case against him is a fabrication and he needs access to evidence to prove it.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom lawyers argue to see evidenceKim Dotcom's legal team say New Zealand's extradition agreement with the United States does not remove the internet tycoon's right to see the evidence against him.30 Jul 04:21 AM
New ZealandLegal costs mount in Dotcom caseLawyers working for the taxpayer have racked up almost 10,000 legal hours battling Kim Dotcom - the cost in lawyers alone is nearly $2m.28 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDame Anne Salmond: A warning to New Zealanders keep hold of democracyNew Zealanders must stand up for their democratic rights when they are threatened, or they'll lose them.12 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentThe Diary: Henry in limboPaul Henry returned from Los Angeles last week but his career at TV3, to which he is contractually bound, remians in limbo.09 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Kim vs John - Will we see such drama again?Those of us who had visions of a bristling, moody collision, something like that De Niro-Pacino scene in Heat, were always going to be disappointed, writes Toby Manhire.04 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Classic signs of a trap in the making"Is a noose slowly being tightened around the Prime Minister's neck?" asks John Armstrong.03 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandKey, Dotcom clash over GCSB billJohn Key last night described Kim Dotcom as a 'conspiracy theorist' after he claimed the PM knew about him before the January 2012 raid.03 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul G. Buchanan: GCSB bill going too far too fastCivil libertarians and privacy rights activists have legitimate reason to oppose the GCSB bill in its present form, writes Paul Buchanan. "The definition of threat to national security under which the GCSB would act is too nebulous."01 Jul 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsNew law unworkable: DotcomA new law which could see internet giants like Microsoft, Apple, Facebook and Google forced to open up their systems to NZ's spy agencies is 'unworkable'.26 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom's big internet and politics plansKim Dotcom says he's working on setting up a second submarine cable to boost NZ's internet infrastructure - and that he plans to dabble in politics.25 Jun 09:52 PM
New ZealandWatch: Inside the Dotcom raidThis video has been created and produced by internet mogul Kim Dotcom, telling the story of the raid on his property from his point of view, and with his own music as the soundtrack. Dotcom says he made the video with a sense of humour because he is "tired of being angry about the raid".Watch13 Jun 05:32 AM
WorldClaim leaker could shelter in NZA prominent Australian barrister has suggested US intel leaker Edward Snowden could seek refuge in 'pleasant' NZ, joining Kim Dotcom in resisting extradition.11 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandDotcom: Police ordered to return assetsNew Zealand police need to return items they seized in the raid on the internet tycoon's Coatesville mansion, according to a High Court decision released today.31 May 07:27 AM
New ZealandDotcom appeal progressesThe Supreme Court will decide whether Kim Dotcom's lawyers receive all the FBI investigation files before the internet mogul's extradition hearing.16 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandUS to continue Dotcom extraditionThe United States is determined to go ahead with its attempt to extradite Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom to face trial over copyright infringement.08 May 11:14 PM
New ZealandLive chat replay: Kim DotcomControversial internet entrepreneur and Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom will be answering your questions in a live chat on nzherald.co.nz from midday.08 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandKey misled by US, claims DotcomKim Dotcom has called for an investigation into the FBI case against Megaupload in a legal review which accuses PM John Key of being misled by the United States.07 May 12:00 PM
TechnologyMega launches dev kit, approached by Smart TV makerMega’s CEO, Vikram Kumar reveals the future direction for online file storage service started by Kim Dotcom and an approach by a smart TV manufacturer.01 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandDotcom seeks witnessesMegaupload founder Kim Dotcom is trying to drag one of the country's most senior police officers into court.15 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Banks does Brainfade Dave a favourBanks invited us to recall that ugly Dotcom episode, replete with allegations of impropriety, writes Toby Manhire. Not so in Shearer's case.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSpymaster in Dotcom suppressionThe spymaster who initially cleared the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) of illegally snooping on Kim Dotcom was also directly involved in seeking the suppression order signed by Bill English as Acting Prime Minister.20 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSpy boss left out in coldThe spy master who oversaw the illegal spying on Kim Dotcom no longer works for the GCSB intelligence agency as it braces for fresh exposure of its failings.17 Mar 04:30 PM