Martin Cocker
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What the Panelists Martin Cocker and Michele A'Court want to talk about. Audio
How much money is Google saving us?
A new article poses that we save a huge amount of money using the search engine Google. It states we benefit financially from the time we save googling information, rather than looking it up… Audio
David Seymour's not apologising
Act leader David Seymour has been accused of prejudice after warning residents in Epsom about future neighbours with "mental health issues". Audio
Kiwis pay more for power than Norweigans
A new survey has found many kiwis are turning heating off to save money on electricity during winter. Prices in the country are so high now, we're paying more than people in Norway. Audio
The vote to legalise cannabis
New Zealanders may vote on whether to legalise cannabis in 2019. The government is considering holding the referendum next year rather than in 20/20. Audio
The Panel with Martin Cocker and Michele A'Court (Part 2)
A new article poses that we save a huge amount of money using the search engine Google. It states we benefit financially by the time we spend googling information, and how much it would cost if we had… Audio
The Panel with Martin Cocker and Michele A'Court (Part 1)
New Zealanders may vote on whether to legalise cannabis in 2019. The government is considering holding the referendum next year rather than in 20/20 when the General Election will also be held… Audio
Life online: How big is your digital footprint?
The average person's online presence is larger than ever, as more of what we do is carried out digitally. But what information is out there, how easy is it to find, and who's using it? RNZ reporter… Audio
Christmas shoppers warned about dodgy online stores
Christmas shoppers are increasingly avoiding the last-minute dash to the store by going online. But consumer advocates are warning people against fake traders touting deals that are too good to be… Audio
Parents warned about online Sticky TV imposter
A person claiming to be from the children's show, Sticky TV, has reportedly been approaching parents on social media in an attempt to take photographs of their children. Netsafe's Martin Cocker has… Audio
Kiwi teens face peer pressure for 'nudes'
New research shows almost one in five Kiwi teenagers have been asked for nude or nearly nude pictures in the past year, but only four percent have shared pictures of themselves. Netsafe conducted the… Audio
Elderly Christchurch woman inundated with scam calls
Christchurch residents report receiving a spate of calls with scammers trying to gain remote access to computers to fix a nonexistent problem, and then wanting credit card details so they can charge… Audio
Insight: Online Porn - The New Sex Ed Teacher?
Online porn presents a minefield to young people and parents. Tim Graham explores what help is on hand to help navigate the way ahead. Video, Audio
Netsafe's Martin Cocker talks about the latest phone scam
Netsafe's executive director, Martin Cocker, talks about a new offshore scam which uses a "yes" response to make it appear that you have agreed to a purchase. Audio
Sexual abuse group says judge wrong on Facebook photo ruling
A judge has dismissed charges against a man who posted photos of his half naked wife on Facebook, without her permission. But as Sharon Brettkelly reports a women's sexual abuse group says he got it… Audio
Netsafe: half naked photo case did not meet threshold
Netsafe says a judge's decision to dismiss a charge against a man who posted half naked pictures of his wife on Facebook is a test of the new Harmful Digital Communications Act. Netsafe's executive… Audio
Netsafe director gives his views on big company's data security
If you read the tech websites you may have come across news about Uber, and read sentences like this one - Uber employees helped ex-boyfriends stalk their ex-girlfriends and searched for the trip… Audio
Netsafe to assist in stamping out cyber-bullying
People who've been bullied or harassed online will now be able to turn to a free, seven-day-a-week service for help. From this week Netsafe will receive, assess and investigate complaints about… Audio
Sleazy Russian website targets New Zealand women
New Zealand women find their photos are being shared without their permission on a sleazy Russian website. Audio
Threats at universities
Victoria University was evacuated after a note containing a bomb threat was found. And the University of Otago was like a ghost town today after an online threat. Martin Cocker of NetSafe talks about… Audio