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Sad songs say so much
Researchers at the University of Exeter analysed the lyrics of more than 15,000 songs published between 1965 and 2015 and found that popular songs are getting sadder. Dr. Charlotte Brand was one of… Audio
Podcast Critic: Alix Higby
Today Alix Higby talks about the Podcast, The Baron of Botox, a ten part series looking at the life and death of famed dermatologist Fredric Brandt. Audio
Disease modeller says Covid-19 risk to NZ is very low
Sara Del Valle is an applied mathematician and disease modeller. She and other disease modellers have gazed into their computers to see the future of Covid-19 and the news, in her opinion, is not bad… Audio
Harry and Meghan to end use of 'SussexRoyal' brand
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to stop using their "SussexRoyal" brand from the northern hemisphere spring.
Google sued over claims it spies on US students
The attorney general of the US state of New Mexico is suing Google, accusing the company of illegally collecting the personal data of school children.
The Chain Gang - crypto's post-bubble potential
Peter Griffin looks past the rollercoaster ride that is cryptocurrency to find out its true potential. Audio
Podcast Picks - Katy Atkin
Katy reviews First up it's Fiasco - Season 2 and Down the Hill - The Delphi Murders. Audio
Why can't clean green NZ recycle its e-waste?
New Zealand produces some 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste every year - but we recycle less than two percent of it. Audio
Why can't clean green NZ recycle its e-waste?
New Zealand produces some 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste every year - but we recycle less than two percent of it.
AudioThe internet is divided over seat reclining onboard flights.
The internet is divided over a video of a man repeatedly punching the back of a woman's reclined seat onboard a plane. She posted the video believing he was in the wrong, but the backlash is that she… Audio
Ellie Jay's podcast picks
Ellie reviews How To Fail With Elizabeth Day, That Peter Crouch Podcast and Lexicon Valley. Audio
Marking Safer Internet Day today, Netsafe has released results about children's experiences online.
Marking Safer Internet Day today, Netsafe has released its own results about children's experiences online. Technology commentator Paul Brislen joins the discussion to talk about the dangers lurking… Audio
Teenagers accessing self-harm, suicide guides - Netsafe
An alarming number of teenagers have been exposed to suicide and self harm materials online, Netsafe's latest survey shows. Audio
100 not out: broadcast radio - the mass-media 'cockroach'
Organised broadcast radio is 100 years old this year - and it's not just alive, but still kicking pretty hard. Some say surviving and even outliving other media and technological changes make it the… Video, Audio
100 not out: broadcast radio - the mass-media 'cockroach'
Organised broadcast radio is 100 years old this year - and it's not just alive, but still kicking pretty hard. Some say surviving and even outliving other media and technological changes make it the…
Video, AudioLabour Party signs up to Facebook Ad Library
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the Labour party was signing up to the voluntary Facebook Ad Library tool at its caucus retreat last week, and ACT and the Green Party followed suit.
The… Audio
Herald social media lays down the law for Facebook followers
Prompted by crass comments in response to an online story about plus-size popstar Lizzo, the Herald warned its Facebook followers to stop and followed up with similar warnings on other stories. Is it… Audio
Herald social media lays down the law for Facebook followers
Prompted by crass comments in response to an online story about plus-size popstar Lizzo, the Herald warned its Facebook followers to stop and followed up with similar warnings on other stories. Is it…
AudioOnline advertising behind illegal collection and use of data
New research from the Norwegian Consumer Council shows the online advertising industry is behind comprehensive illegal collection and indiscriminate use of personal data. Netsafe chief executive… Audio
Labour signs up to Facebook ad transparency rules
Bombarded by ads on your Facebook feed and ever wondered how they got there?
This election year the Labour Party is signing up to Facebook's advertising transparency rules, which means you''ll be… Video, Audio
