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Assange arrested, dragged from Ecuador embassy in London
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. He has been found guilty by the Westminster Magistrates' Court of skipping bail. He now faces US federal… Audio
WikiLeaks co-founder Assange arrested in London
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been arrested and removed from the Ecuador embassy where he has been living for the last seven years. Assange was arrested by UK police after Ecuador withdrew… Audio
Posting about your kids
Asks a year 12 student in a piece she penned in the Guardian -" If your own parents had been able to post whatever about you, wouldnt you be a little disgruntled too ? Audio
Manifesto ban divides media
Banning the gunman’s so-called manifesto was a controversial call by the Chief Censor last week. It has divided opinion among the media over whether they should delve into it - and just how much of it… Audio
Manifesto ban divides media
Banning the gunman’s so-called manifesto was a controversial call by the Chief Censor last week. It has divided opinion among the media over whether they should delve into it - and just how much of it…
AudioBrunei hotels deleted from social media
A group of luxury hotels owned by Brunei's royal family are putting their social media pages on lockdown after a celebrity backlash against the kingdom's introduction of Sharia Law including a death…
Mediawatch Midweek: Guns, God and algorithms
On Mediawatch Midweek Jeremy Rose talks to Lately's Karyn Hay about Guns, God and Algorithms; Bougainville, and rapping the news. Video, Audio
Mediawatch Midweek: Guns, God and algorithms
On Mediawatch Midweek Jeremy Rose talks to Lately's Karyn Hay about Guns, God and Algorithms; Bougainville, and rapping the news.
Video, AudioTroll-hunter Ginger Gorman on cyberhate
Well before the tragedy in Christchurch journalist and author Ginger Gorman warned about the dangers of Facebook Live and the connection between online rhetoric and murder. Audio
Dr Linda Blair: Tips for staying calm
Psychologist Dr Linda Blair says the latest internet fad of folding washing is pure nonsense. She speaks to Jim about real ways of restoring calm to stressful lives. Audio
Curbing comments to calm the farm online
After the atrocity in Christchurch, Stuff says it's time to civilise the often unpleasant space 'below the line.' It no longer accepts online comments on news stories about topics that get readers the… Audio
Curbing comments to calm the farm online
After the atrocity in Christchurch, Stuff says it's time to civilise the often unpleasant space 'below the line.' It no longer accepts online comments on news stories about topics that get readers the…
AudioLawyer warns against rushing hate speech law changes
A leading criminal lawyer is sounding warning bells over any major changes to hate speech law.
Netsafe cautious on Facebook's promise of live-streaming changes
Netsafe says people shouldn't stop pressuring Facebook to improve, despite its promise to crack down on hate speech and the live-streaming of violent videos.
Little plans fast-track review of hate speech laws
Justice Minister Andew Little says he's fast-tracking a law review which could see hate crimes made a new legal offence.
Kapiti mayor wants violent games blocked
Kapiti Coast Mayor K Guranathan wants the National Library to block access to gun focussed violent killing games available on library computers nationwide. Despite many studies showing no strong links… Audio
Facebook bans white nationalist speech
There has been a consistent call for social media platforms to instigate changes following the Christchurch Mosque killings and the spread of the vile video. It looks like Facebook is starting to take… Audio
An evolving internet, a meme ban and new Apple services
Ellen Strickland, Internet NZ Policy Director looks at how the internet may change in the wake of the Christchurch shootings, what the EU 'meme ban' will mean for creativity on the net and Apple… Audio
Older people missing out on the web
The digital divide still exists for older people a new study finds. Funded by Internet NZ, the study shows there are age-related gaps when it comes to digital engagement. Audio
Our fascination with serial killer shows
Violence in television and films is not new, but there are concerns about it's dominance on the streaming platform Netflix - in particular, the service's seeming fixation on killers. Audio