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Tonga: How an internet blackout left many desperate for money
The telecommunications breakdown caused by Tonga's volcanic eruption and tsunami cut off a vital source of funds to Tongans at a time when they needed it most.
Journalists in China facing assaults, online trolling - report
Media freedom in China is under several forms of attack, a group representing foreign journalists says.
Spotify vows to clamp down on Covid-19 misinformation
Spotify says it is working to add advisory warnings to any podcast on its platform that discuss Covid-19.
Drug Foundation worried about drug use on social media
The Drug Foundation wants adults to have open and honest conversations with young people about portrayals of drug use on social media.
Australian researchers looked at TikTok where a third of the… Audio
Data centre project expected to create hundreds of jobs
Another large multi-million dollar data centre is being developed in Auckland.
Fibre network to monitor earthquakes, volcanoes in Akl
Auckland's Fibre network will be used to monitor earthquakes and better understand the city's volcanoes.
There are 53 recognised volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field, and they pose a substantial… Audio
How TikTok is bringing people together in one big online book club
The classic book club has gone to TikTok, complete with viral trends, hilarious memes - and good reads.
Open data may fuel more cybercrime in 2022 - security firm
Enabling data to move more easily between organisations will undoubtedly lead to more crime, says a cybersecurity firm.
Battling to watch the Black Caps on Spark
Opinion: Blame the Stone Age fan who is not up with technology - that seems to be the thinking to deal with fans struggling to stream the Black Caps' latest Test, Hamish Bidwell writes.
Apple becomes first company to hit $US3 trillion market value
Investors seem confident the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality.
TikTok overtakes Google as most used internet site
TikTok overtook other online giants in 2021, including Google, Facebook and Netflix, becoming the most viewed website.
Russian court fines Google and Meta platforms
Google has been fined $US98 million by a Moscow court for repeated failures to delete illegal content, setting a first in Russia.
Health Ministry to plug cybersecurity gaps with $75m fund
Over the next three years, the budget funding will help hospitals and primary and community health organisations improve their cybersecurity.
Issy Beech: how to be online and also be happy
Self-confessed "reformed device addict" Issy Beech gives us tips from her new book How to Be Online and Also Be Happy. Audio
More than $1m sought in refunds for power and broadband customers
The Commerce Commission is seeking more than $1 million in refunds for Orcon and Slingshot customers, after alleging the companies failed to disclose early termination fees.
Facebook exposes spy firms accused of targeting thousands on its platforms
Facebook owner Meta Platforms is calling out half a dozen private surveillance companies for hacking or other abuses targeted at 50,000 people across its platforms.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Daniel Watson talks to Jesse about the best tech you can give this Christmas. He also mentions that you need to check availability of stock due to… Audio
Software flaw 'being actively exploited', CERT NZ warns
The Apache Logging security team has rated the security impact rating of the vulnerability, also known as Log4Shell, as critical. Audio
Young entrepreneur’s death sparks media backlash
The recent death of entrepreneur Jake Millar - at the age of 26 - prompted an angry backlash against the media - over coverage of his failed venture Unfiltered. Some in business cited tall poppy… Audio
Young entrepreneur’s death sparks media backlash
The recent death of entrepreneur Jake Millar - at the age of 26 - prompted an angry backlash against the media - over coverage of his failed venture Unfiltered. Some in business cited tall poppy…
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