Labour stories - Page 2

The affordability of the latest iPhone model has been put to the test in a new global study, and New Zealanders may have to start saving their pennies.

Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.

Smart machines will make offshore model obsolete for competitive advantage, says Gartner. 40% of outsourced services will leverage smart machine tech by 2018.

Petrol stations have taken a big jump up in consumers' esteem in the past year, with 68 percent of those polled in a survey undertaken in January sayi.

Labour's finance spokesman Grant Robertson said Labour would look to boost its policy on research and development tax credits because the current gove.

New Zealand SMEs still want policies to reduce their compliance burden, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor survey.

Labour's ICT spokesperson criticizes National's broadband announcement, saying it is a cynical attempt to win votes.

New Zealand's new $150m rural broadband fund must be truly contestable and not a slush fund for large telcos, warns Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.

Labour pledges to boost small business in government procurement, sparking criticism from National, who call the policy half-baked.

Rural communities, frustrated by slow and unstable broadband, have been delivered a two fingered salute by Steven ‘Everything’s Sweet' Joyce.

Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.

As the political heavyweights debated the future ICT roadmap for New Zealand last night, Rod Drury sat shaking his head in the crowd.

Labour to close digital divide with Connectivity Upgrade, ensuring all Kiwis have right to access quality broadband.

Chorus accused of using taxpayer money intended for fibre network to plug revenue gaps, says Labour’s ICT spokesperson.

Does Prime Minister John Key need to front up to New Zealanders about the increasingly murky process surrounding Kim Dotcom's residency?.

Govt's U-turn on tech start-up funding, days after criticising Labour's similar plan, sparks calls of 'shamelessness' from critics.

NZ's digital innovation future hinges on global thinking and comprehensive support for start-ups, says Internet Party leader Laila Harré.

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says the big news for Labour today is that they have discovered the ICT industry.

Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.

Labour's ICT spokesperson accuses Peter Dunne of mismanaging the outdated computer systems in the public service, leading to increased security risks.