Internet
Misinformation in pandemic Aotearoa
Conspiracy theories and the people who believe in them have been a constant source of fascination during the last few years. But it can be easy to dismiss the people who end up in these worlds. Audio
Donald Trump to remain banned from Facebook - for now
The former US President Donald Trump will not be allowed to return to Facebook or Instagram - at least for the moment.
Trump's social media accounts were suspended indefinitely in January, for posts… Audio
Trump launches place to post ahead of Facebook ruling on ban
Former US president Donald Trump is launching a space on his website where he can post messages to encourage others to share them to Twitter and Facebook.
Podcast Critic: Ellie Jay
Featuring The improvement association, The Lazarus heist and 'something rhymes with purple'. Audio
EU hits Apple with music streaming charge
EU regulators are accusing Apple of distorting competition in the music streaming market, siding with Spotify in a case that could lead to changes in its lucrative business practices.
Sport unites for social media boycott against online abuse
A UK-football inspired boycott of the world's biggest social media platforms has begun as a protest about continued online racist abuse against a number of Black athletes.
Podcast Critic: Denise Garland
Discussing 'The Breakdown' from The Australian and 'The Mortified Podcast' from PRX and Radiotopia. Audio
Police had no dedicated team to scan internet before mosque attacks
It took seven months for police to set up their first team for scanning the internet after the mosque attacks - but it was almost immediately in danger of being shut down.
More litigation in NZ courts tipped after Australia win Google privacy case
A win by the Australian watchdog over data collection could see similar litigation become more common in New Zealand.
Blocked Instagram accounts puzzle small business owners
Small business owners are being left in the dark about why their Instagram accounts are being disabled.
The social media app has become a popular - and easy - way to buy and sell products, but some… Audio
Oscars show reinvented as a movie - with masks, longer speeches
Producers hope the Oscars ceremony will have the look and feel of a movie, giving winners more time for speeches while coronavirus masks will also play a major role.
Facebook's funhouse mirror
Facebook protests that its new algorithm that curates your newsfeed is just a mirror reflecting yourself back at you. If that's the case, says one digital expert, it's a funhouse mirror. Audio
Facebook's funhouse mirror
Facebook protests that its new algorithm that curates your newsfeed is just a mirror reflecting yourself back at you. If that's the case, says one digital expert, it's a funhouse mirror.
AudioPodcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell reviews Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Audio Long Reads from the Guardian. Audio
Ridding internet of all concerning content would be 'unrealistic goal' - PM
Jacinda Ardern says there is now an online defence framework for the online world that didn't exist before the Christchurch Call. Audio
Astroturfing more difficult to track down with social media - academic
Weeding out fake news and misinformation is becoming increasingly difficult in the new media environment where social media rules, an academic says.
Podcast Critic: Ellie Jay
Reviewing Griefcast, Off menu with James Acaster and Ed Gamble, and Guardian science podcast. Audio
Amazon's influence in America
Headquartered in Seattle, Amazon is the second-biggest private workplace in the United States behind Walmart, employing more than 800 thousand people. It's CEO, Jeff Bezos, is the richest person… Audio
Consumer complaints about internet service providers increase
The Commerce Commission plans to address pain points for internet and cell phone customers who are having trouble with their service.
Netsafe warning of "sextortion" scams
Netsafe is warning that Internet scammers target Easter more than any other time of year - and people need to be on the lookout for "sextortion" emails and other scams. The scary part is that these… Audio