PremiumPremiumPoliticsShielding the rich? Govt to axe info-gathering power that shed light on how much tax the rich payAxing the power will improve taxpayer privacy but weaken the quality of IRD policy advice.01 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Bombarded with wizards': Residents react to Harry Potter filmingResidents fear being inundated with fans after filming began on new series.31 Aug 11:58 PM
PremiumBusinessAustralian working-from-home snooping case: Could it happen here?Firm used laptop microphones for "covert" listening up to 10 hours per day, staff allege.31 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Very scary': Chilling letter delivered to family home after road rage incident27 Aug 10:03 PM
PremiumTechnologyRUCs for all: Potential 'smart tag' cost on drawing board, privacy issues highlighted14 Aug 04:46 AM
PremiumBusinessGovt, healthcare and bank staff passwords for sale on dark web – security expert05 Aug 03:15 AM
PremiumNew ZealandCouncil's $40k cocktail party guest list released after officials intervene27 Jul 07:43 PM
New Zealand'A bit creepy': McDonald's defends installation of bathroom camerasThe cameras were installed to prevent vandalism in the bathrooms of the restaurant. 27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesKiwi victims of Qantas cyber attack can lodge complaint in NZ, expert saysAn NZ lawyer says affected people in this country can still take action against Qantas.26 Jul 12:26 AM
LifestyleJudge orders Harry to disclose payments in Daily Mail caseThe trial, involving high-profile figures, is set for January 2026.12 Jul 03:48 AM
WellingtonCops claim Kiri Allan told police she wrote the law, grabbed shrubs during arrestNew police documents claim Allan refused to accept the court summons served on her.08 Jul 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Qantas cyber attack a timely reminder for individuals and businesses to protect dataOPINION: Cyber criminals are getting smarter and we need to be too.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas cyber attack highlights NZ's pathetic privacy laws, Consumer saysA scammer's and telemarketer's treasure trove in Qantas hack, a security expert says.03 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accountsOnline retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.15 Jun 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the facial recognition inquiry - and when it’s coming to a shop near youLatest developments in supermarket facial recognition explained - and what happens next.04 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandPrivacy Commissioner finds supermarket facial recognition compliantFacial recognition scanned 226 million faces in 25 supermarkets.03 Jun 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shopliftingFacial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staffThere is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.27 Mar 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Loss of dignity': Benefit fraudster wins compo for privacy breach during MSD investigationPeter Thomas and his wife defrauded two agencies out of a combined $227,000. 22 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Subterfuge': Man awarded $60k after devices taken from desk during orchestrated meetingTribunal: It was 'manifestly unfair' and an 'unreasonable intrusion' into his affairs.14 Jan 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Trust the process': Te Pāti Māori defends marae voting processTe Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.16 Dec 10:45 PM
OpinionOpinion: In your face - is the public comfortable with facial recognition technology?OPINION: It depends on the location of the recording – and why it was being captured.12 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan who used billboards to ask woman on date wins $19,000 privacy battle against policeAlexander Pryazhnikov paid for seven billboards asking a Wellington woman out on a date.14 Oct 06:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Snooping staff are the greatest risk to privacy in the workplaceOPINION: A sneaky peek isn’t a harmless case of nosiness; it’s inappropriate.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMissing records hinder investigation into treatment of patient at aged care facilityUltimate Care was scrutinised after lost records affected a patient's care review.26 Sep 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homesThe home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Secret recordings and hidden cams trained on ex-partners may not be silver bullet in courtWhat to consider before presenting evidence in court.15 Sep 04:47 AM
Freight and logisticsArmstrong's employee in NZTA privacy breachCar dealership confirms employee accessed information for personal reasons.13 Sep 02:23 AM
TaxIRD gives thousands of taxpayers' details to social media platforms for adsHashing slammed as a mass 'betrayal' of taxpayers.08 Sep 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consentThe boy was bullied and harassed after the company's advertising campaign began.24 Aug 09:48 PM
