Copyright
TPP: Don't make ISPs internet police, say Greens
Wikileaks has released what it says is a leaked chapter from the TPP, and a Green MP says it raises the prospect of internet police. Audio
Wikileaks releases document it says is final TPP text
The website Wikileaks has released what it says is a leaked copy of the final text of the TPP, and says it will make internet providers responsible for ensuring users are not breaching copyright… Audio
Tech news
Peter Griffin discusses the implications on copyright following the TPPA deal; Microsoft's new laptop 'Surface Book', and the Chinese government's on-line rating system. Audio
Cable Green: open education and sharing
Director of Global Learning at Creative Commons International, and advocate of affordable universal access to quality education. Audio
Crown rejects Dotcom's call to pause extradition hearing
The Crown says no amount of expert evidence will erase the fact that Kim Dotcom's Megaupload business knowingly paid users for violating copyright. Audio
NZ Film veteran hails TPP copyright extension
A provision in the Trans Pacific Partnership deal to extend copyright protection of films, books and music from 50 years to 70 years has provoked criticism the creative industries will be stifled. Audio
Copyright worries in TPPA
Copyright extensions included in the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement are worrying librarians and universities. Under the current law copyright lasts for a maximum of 50 years but under the TPP… Audio
Critics say copyright will cost under TPP
Critics of new copyright rules under the Trans Pacific Partnership say they will cost consumers millions of dollars and stifle the creative industry. Audio
Who wins from TPP's copyright rules?
Critics of new copyright rules under the Trans Pacific Partnership say they will cost consumers millions of dollars and stifle the creative industry.
Doctom hearing: Ministry under microscope
The question of whether the Justice Minister saw a copy of the arrest warrants for Kim Dotcom and his co-accused has come under the microscope at the mogul's extradition hearing.
Kim Dotcom accused of ignoring complaints over copyright
The Crown's accused Kim Dotcom's Megaupload website of letting users upload pirated videos and paying them for their efforts, despite receiving thousands of complaints from copyright holders. Audio
Megaupload ignored take down warnings
Kim Dotcom's Megaupload website let users upload pirated videos and paid them for their efforts, despite receiving thousands of "take down" notices from copyright holders, a court has heard.
Judge rules "Happy Birthday to You" free of copyright
A judge in the United States has ruled the lyrics to the most recognised song in the English language, "Happy Birthday to You" are no longer protected by copyright. Audio
Dotcom extradition hearing begins
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has appeared in court again today in the latest chapter in his copyright saga. Audio
Tech news: Fishpond, wireless charging
Technology news with Peter Griffin. The online retailer Fishpond gets a big fine for selling illegal electronics, and a tech giant pushes to make our homes and offices truly wireless. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 25 July 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to economist and copyright expert George Barker, before meeting violin superstar Isabelle Faust and multimedia artist Jasmeen Patheja. Audio
George Barker: Copyright Law
Dr George Barker is an expert on Copyright and Intellectual Property law. He tells Eva Radich why he thinks New Zealand Copyright laws need tightening. Audio
Copyright breached with phones
"Copyright has sort of gone out the window" says a Wellington book retailer. Audio
Dior claims Auckland businessman cannot use his own name
An Auckland businessman is caught up in a legal dispute with the fashion powerhouse Dior on whether he can use his own name. Audio
Australian court rules internet providers to hand over details
Downloaders and internet police are keeping a close watch on an Australian Federal Court decision forcing six internet companies to hand thousands of people's details who pirated the movie, The Dallas… Audio
