Paul Spain
Group of Spark Sport customers horrified by news
A group of Spark Sport customers already unhappy with its Rugby World Cup coverage are horrified the company has been given the rights for cricket games played at home. Spark Sport has beaten Sky TV… Audio
NZ vs Italy cancelled due to approaching typhoon
Two rugby world cup matches have been cancelled due to inclement weather. RNZ sports reporter Clay Wilson joins the panel to explain exactly what the situation is. Audio
Two dead following synagogue shooting in Germany
A Gunman has killed two people on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewidh year, in an attack in the German city of Halle...that he live streamed on a video gaming platform. Audio
Tech Speak with Paul Spain
Technology commentator Paul Spain from the NZ Tech Podcast and joins Karyn tonight in place of our regular Mid Week Media Watch. Paul talks about Tesla's latest car to New Zealand, electric air… Audio
Rugby rights do or die for Sky TV's future
Television giant Sky has sought permission from its shareholders to sign a $235 million deal to win the the rights to All Blacks, Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup games from 2021. It's a move that comes… Audio
Spark streaming a flop for first All Blacks' RWC match
Tech commentator, Paul Spain, joins the discussion on what went wrong for Spark Sport streaming for the first All Blacks' match of the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Rugby fans underwhelmed about RWC streaming option
Rubgy fans are still unhappy about the prospect of streaming RWC games. Tech commentator Paul Spain joins the discussion on what they can expect from the Spark services. Audio
Technology expert says data breach result of poor practice
A technology expert says the data breach at the Ministry of Cultural and Heritage was a result of poor practice. The breach saw the personal data of more than 300 people made easily accessible on a… Audio
Why is tech giant Huawei's world crumbling?
Chinese tech giant Huawei is at the centre of a technology cold war, and now consumers have been dragged into it. Audio
Why is tech giant Huawei's world crumbling?
Chinese tech giant Huawei is at the centre of a technology cold war, and now consumers have been dragged into it.
AudioFacebook imposes new live-streaming restrictions
Facebook has unveiled new live-streaming restrictions on the eve of the Christchurch Call summit in Paris. Technology commentator Paul Spain joins Checkpoint host Lisa Owen in the studio to discuss… Video, Audio
'We have nothing to hide' - Huawei New Zealand
Huawei is offering to open its systems to the government to allay national security fears about the Chinese company's bid to build a next-generation cellphone network. Its New Zealand deputy managing… Audio
The brave new world of online sport streaming
The telco Spark is hoovering up the rights to live sport, securing the English Premier League for next year, as well as the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Business and technology commentator Paul Spain joins… Audio
Cambridge Analytica and its dirty politics
More details of the seedy world of political power and corruption has come to light after a whistle blower spilled the beans on UK firm Cambridge Analytica. And IT specialist Paul Spain discusses the… Audio
Not possible to prevent spread of extremism online- expert
New Zealand is expected to face pressure to join in with a clampdown on internet freedom at the next meeting of the Five Eyes security group later this month. Paul Spain is the chief executive of… Audio
Chad calling
IT commentator Paul Spain discusses the Wangiri spam technique that sees mobile phones get calls from far flung places. Audio
The waiting is nearly over for the Sky Vodafone merger
Media commentator Paul Spain explains the twists and turns of Sky's potential merger with Vodafone, as the Commerce Commission is poised to reveal its decision on the proposed deal. He says changes… Audio
FBI Phone Hack - Paul Spain
The FBI has dropped its legal action to force Apple to assist in unlocking the phone of one of the San Bernadino shooters. The agency says its found a technique to get into the phone without Apple's… Audio
Tech news: Apple, Minecraft, Destiny
Technology commentator Paul Spain on the big Apple event, the rumours that Microsoft wants to move into Minecraft, and the lauch of what's being touted as the biggest games release of the year. Audio
