Technology
Microsoft grilled over slack cyber security
Microsoft has been castigated by the US Department of Homeland Security for its slack cyber security and a cascade of errors that let in Chinese hackers. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ considers report finding Microsoft failures allowed Chinese hack
The US tech giant holds the data of millions of New Zealanders given to it by the government.
Project Liberty: A billionaire's plan to fix the internet
Frank McCourt Jr wants everyone to stop thinking about data as something that does not matter. Audio
The billionaire looking to fix the 'broken' internet
The internet is broken. Billionaire American Businessman Frank McCourt Jr doesn't want to just complain about it, he wants to fix it. He's putting millions of dollars towards Project Liberty, working… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Dan Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services Dan Watson talks to Jesse about being careful of investing in companies with AI in the name and he's trialling a new keyboard which is proving… Audio
Fast fibre let down by internet users' lousy Wi-Fi
Paying for a premium broadband service could be a waste of money for some, a new report has found.
Solar eclipse offers a window into the universe's secrets
Eclipse fever is building in North America, but for some those minutes of darkness will be an opportunity for often impossible science experiments - a chance to unravel the secrets of our universe.
Demand for IT professionals falls
Technology professionals have seen demand for their skills tumble by more than 50 percent over the past year, according to an industry body that tracks recruitment around the country.
The… Audio
Device use in NZ classrooms among highest in world
And time spent using digital technologies affects some areas of health, regardless of what kids are doing online, a researcher says. Audio
Backtrack over tech for medical checks on pilots, air traffic controllers
Civil Aviation has done a U-turn over a new IT system, after doctors raised "serious concerns".
NZ Youngsters on screens more than most around the world
While technology does have some benefits to learning, there is mounting evidence that too much screen time is doing more harm than good. Audio
Outage hits Apple services, including App Store and Apple TV+
Some of computing giant Apple's services went offline on Thursday, including in New Zealand.
Starboard Maritime Intelligence attracts weighty backers for expansion plans
The marine software firm's software was designed to tackle illegal fishing, trans-national crime and prevent biosecurity outbreaks.
Government department pulls plug on project to give secure access to data
A government department has pulled the plug on a multi-million-dollar project meant to give people more secure access to birth, death and marriage data online.
Internal Affairs won't say how much… Audio
Project to replace Civil Registration system falls through
The multi-million-dollar project was meant to give people far faster and more secure access to their identity data online.
Podcast Critic: Evie Ashton
This week Evie talks to Jesse about The Guardian's series Black Box. Audio
Newshounds - a classroom resource helping kids detect fake news
The digital world can be a confronting and confusing place for many of us, as we try and decipher what's real and what's not. Audio
Older owners limiting potential of small businesses to grow, exploit technology - expert
The country needs to find a way to encourage young Kiwis to start businesses, an accounting body says.
Crackdown on scammers leads to cutback in victim numbers
A multi-agency operation has uncovered a large network of scammers from the UK and Australia operating in New Zealand.
Tech Tuesday with Tim Warren
Today Tim Warren talks to Jesse about the pros and cons of using tracking devices such as apple air tags. Audio