Wellington, Jan 12 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket eased slightly today, in keeping with a weak Australian market and reflecting lukewarm local economic news.

Last week I was not able to blog due to the fact that I have had a problem in changing over to a new internet service provider and consequently I missed the September 11th anniversary and the chance to blog about my views surrounding it on that very date.

Wellington, Sept 2 NZPA - A solution to the thorny issue of policing copyright laws on the internet is on the way, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. He released submissions on a proposed three phase process to allow copyright holders to pursue those who breach their rights.

Wellington, July 14 NZPA - A trust of New Zealand artists says a proposal to terminate the internet accounts of those who repeatedly breach copyright is a step too far.

(Adds reaction) Wellington, July 14 NZPA - The Copyright Tribunal would be given the power to punish internet users who repeatedly breach copyright under proposals put forward today.

Wellington, July 14 NZPA - The Copyright Tribunal would be given the power to punish internet users who repeatedly breach copyright under proposals put forward today.

Wellington, July 13 NZPA - The latest attempt to sort out the vexed issue of policing copyright law on the internet is due to be released tomorrow.

Wellington, May 5 NZPA - Phone and internet service provider Orcon plans to cut about 23 jobs despite being on track to meet this year's profit forecasts, as it picks lower growth next year.

Wellington, March 23 NZPA - A controversial internet copyright law will not be going ahead and will be replaced following a review by the Government, Prime Minister John Key confirmed today.

Wellington, March 3 NZPA - Telecom subsidiary Xtra has been fined $45,000 plus $10,000 costs after it was found guilty of breaching the Fair Trading Act by lying to customers about its charges.