Internet
Sexual abuse group says judge wrong on Facebook photo ruling
A judge has dismissed charges against a man who posted photos of his half naked wife on Facebook, without her permission. But as Sharon Brettkelly reports a women's sexual abuse group says he got it… Audio
Netsafe: half naked photo case did not meet threshold
Netsafe says a judge's decision to dismiss a charge against a man who posted half naked pictures of his wife on Facebook is a test of the new Harmful Digital Communications Act. Netsafe's executive… Audio
Police appeal after judge dismisses case on semi-nude photos
Police are appealing a judge's decision to dismiss a charge against a man accused of causing harm to his wife by posting semi-nude photos of her on Facebook. Audio
Appeal over online semi-nude photo ruling
Police are appealing against a judge's decision to dismiss a charge against a man accused of causing harm to his wife by posting semi-nude photos of her on Facebook.
Where does all the fake news come from?
Fake and misleading news stories are set to be a big issue in 2017. Who is behind this misinformation and what motivates them to churn it out? Audio
Expert: Peter Bailey on cyber security
Peter Bailey of Aura Information Security says New Zealand businesses need to take the cyber threats more seriously than ever before. He explains the different threats, including ransomware and… Audio
Spark considers compensation for network cut
Spark will "do the right thing" by customers whose businesses were affected by a major cut in phone and internet services, a company manager says. Audio
No shortage of silly season fake news
Donald Trump's staff put "alternative facts" into the headlines lately, but Mediawatch found plenty of other stories in the news this summer that didn't stack up. Video, Audio
No shortage of silly season fake news
Donald Trump's staff put "alternative facts" into the headlines lately, but Mediawatch found plenty of other stories in the news this summer that didn't stack up.
Video, AudioTech news: Fake Twitter accounts & Android Instant Apps
Tech correspondent Peter Griffin with news that Google is testing out Android Instant Apps amid a downturn in the global app-based economy. Also how a proliferation of massive bot networks on Twitter… Audio
How Twitter turned short and sharp
When ‘micro-blogging’ took off journalists and media outlets got on board in a big way. But a founding member of the company that launched Twitter ten years ago tells Mediawatch the original plan was…
Devoy urges govt to clamp down on web hate speech
The Race Relations Commissioner wants a review of legislation dealing with hate speech following a rise in what she describes as vile, vitriolic and very threatening language online. Video
Nooks and crannies of NZ getting super-fast Internet
Super fast internet access is coming to the outer edges of New Zealand. The mayors of Whangarei and Winton say it's a big step forward for their communities. Audio
Economics and the Internet
Internet visionary, author, blogger and journalist Doc Searls realised sooner than most that the internet was going to change the economy. Audio
Cyber bullying more of a worry than playground taunts for many
Half of New Zealand parents believe their children are more likely to be bullied online than in the playground, a new survey has found.
Private messaging - is it safe?
Jordan Carter Internet NZ on the lack of privacy on messaging apps Audio
Yahoo email hack affected Australian politicians
Thousands of government officials, including high-profile politicians and senior defence officials, are among the data breach's one billion victims.
Does New Zealand really have a porn problem?
Opinion - A lack of confidence with intimacy is New Zealand's real problem with sex, not what we view on our devices, writes sex therapist Mary Hodson.
Kiwis fifth highest viewers of international porn site
New Zealanders are the fifth highest users of pornography website Pornhub, according to the site's annual report.
Huawei contracted to install Solomon's internet cable
The Chinese multinational, Huawei, has been contracted by the Solomon Islands government to install an undersea internet cable from Sydney to Honiara.