Internet
Govt looks at trying to stop people accessing porn online
Government moving ahead with plans in an attempt stop people accessing pornography online. Audio
Grace Millane: Could overseas media name the murder-accused?
Despite pleas from the Justice Minister for international media to abide by name suppression laws on a high-profile murder case - there's no guarantee they will.
Earlier this year British backpacker… Audio
Companies urged to push leaders' media profile
A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there’ more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them. But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their… Video, Audio
Companies urged to push leaders' media profile
A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there’ more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them. But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their…
Video, AudioTwitter bans all political advertising
In stark contrast to Facebook, Twitter has decided to ban all political advertising from its platform. The panel assesses the decision and its implications. Audio
Podcast Critic: Jonny Potts
Cultural daredevil Jonny Potts discusses two podcasts this week - The Movies That Made Me and a good one for Halloween - The Faculty of Horror. Audio
Don't lock away research behind a paywall
Many of us will have experienced this, clicking on an interesting headline about a new study or report only to find the article blocked by a paywall. Video, Audio
The role of language in Nigerian email scams
There is a definite method to the madness when it comes to the language used in Nigerian scam emails. Deborah Schaffer is a professor of English at MSU Billings and has researched the role of language… Audio
Calling Home: Lorraine Cook in the Seychelles
New Zealander Lorraine Cook is a Feilding-born former DOC worker who has been working as a conservationist in the Seychelles for the past two and a half years. Audio
Security weaknesses found at five more health websites
Five websites operated by three district health boards have been found to have potential security vulnerabilities, the Ministry of Health says.
8Chan founder locked in battle with current owner
The creator of the 8Chan website - used by the March 15 gunman to promote the video of the atrocity - is locked in a bitter battle with the current owner. After the Christchurch mosque attacks, 8Chan… Audio
8Chan founder tries to block owner's citizenship bid
The creator of the notorious 8Chan website, which was used by the March 15 gunman to promote his video of the atrocity, is trying to prevent its current owner from getting citizenship in the… Audio
Social media has little impact on mental wellbeing
This might overturn some previously held assumptions. Social media has little to do with mental well-being. Audio
TikTok: how proactive it is re children's safety?
Cyber safety experts are warning the world's most popular iPhone app TikTok compromises children's safety and privacy, raising concerns about predatory behaviour, bullying and exposure to… Video, Audio
Social media makes only a small difference to mental health
A new study from the Univeristy of Auckland has found that using social media only makes a small difference to a person's mental health compared to other activities like watching TV or playing… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
RNZ's Paul Bushnell is in to talk about drama podcasts, and has three recommendations of gritty, gripping audio series to listen to. Audio
We are under surveillance and don't really care
Stats NZ has upped the ante when it comes to data collection - should we be worried? Audio
We are under surveillance and don't really care
Stats NZ has upped the ante when it comes to data collection - should we be worried?
AudioHow Technology is Changing Our Towns
Could an online bra fitting service be the final death knell for bricks and mortar stores?
Claire Crofton finds out. Audio
Author criticises celibacy for priests, says young women flirt
A prolific children's author says she is sorry for women who had sexual relations with a Catholic Bishop, but that she has seen young women flirt with priests.
