In the second of a four-part series looking at complex political issues in New Zealand, REYNALD CASTAÑEDA examines the logistics of the Copyright Amendment Act and why it is still causing debate.  Opposing camps are still furiously divided over the fining of illegal downloaders, almost a year after the Copyright Amendment Act was enforced. This [...]

Even people who oppose the sale of state-owned assets on political or economic grounds will admit to considering investing themselves. Adam Speakman, a 24-year-old software developer, is one such potential investor. Speakman thinks the sales are a bad idea for the country overall, but says since he is going to invest his money somewhere anyway, [...]