Government Communications Security Bureau
Thousands turn out against new spy powers in New Zealand:
Thousands of people have protested across New Zealand against the new surveillance bill that would enable the country's Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) to spy on its citizens. Ref. Source 1
Government Communications Security Bureau - GCSB (Hover)
PM's adviser may testify at spy inquiry
Prime Minister John Key could be dragged further into a widening controversy over the surveillance of a journalist after confirming he would not block his top adviser from giving evidence to a high-powered parliamentary inquiry. Ref. Source 9
Adviser knew of privacy breach
One of John Key's top advisers knew that emails between a journalist and politician were sent to the so-called Henry inquiry - but did not tell the prime minister for a month. Ref. Source 1
Spy bill passes into law amid wide criticism
In a landmark law change, the shadowy Government Communications Security Bureau has been given explicit powers to spy on New Zealanders when it is acting under warrant and for agencies including the Security Intelligence Service, police and defence. Ref. Source 7
Police 'conflict' over illegal GCSB spying
Police had a conflict of interest in their decision not to press criminal charges over illegal spying by the Government Communications Security Bureau, Green Party co-leader Russel Norman says. Ref. Source 8
Glenn Greenwald rattles New Zealand with 'spying' claims:
US journalist Glenn Greenwald, who broke the story on NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, said New Zealand officials are spying on their citizens, a charge that has provoked a harsh response from NZ Prime Minister John Key. Ref. Source 2