Technology
More technical woes hit Auckland Transport, commuters
On Tuesday, some commuters received an 'insufficient funds' notification when they tried to tag onto public transport.
Policy puts spotlight on slave labour in the solar panel supply chain
The state home provider said it "undertake due diligence to confirm that the polysilicon used in the manufacture of these panels is not sourced from suppliers in the Xinjiang province".
More EVs hit the road but still just 2% of fleet
The light EV fleet has increased nine-and-a-half times in the last five years, according a report from the non profit organisation Drive Electric. But EVs still make make up just two percent of the… Audio
Cost of paying for mobile phone-related accidents increases
More people are walking into trees, tripping over and falling down curbs while using their phones, and it's costing more every year.
Tech sector growing without 'any sort of support and plan' - industry
The technology sector says it urgently needs the assistance of the government to help create high-value jobs and export growth.
Deep Fakes
Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at what a deep fake is. Audio
Rupert Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan to head Fox and News Corp
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch says he is stepping down as chairman of Fox and News Corp, with his son Lachlan to head both companies.
Tech: Las Vegas casinos hit by cyber attack, new bank scam doing the rounds
Technology correspondent Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the huge ransomware attack that's affected casinos in Las Vegas. MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment have both fallen… Audio
Phone + power + Netflix: are “bundled” plans good for customers?
The Commerce Commission has just announced draft guidelines around the marketing of bundled plans. This is where one retailer provides multiple services to a household, such as internet, gas, your… Audio
LawVu gets $15m investment from Movac
Big-name New Zealand-based technology investment firm Movac made the investment to support LawVu's expansion plans.
Number of banking scams accelerating at a worrying rate, ombudsman says
The number of banking scams is accelerating at a worrying rate, according to the banking ombudsman, Nicola Sladden.
The future of AI and what's making people in the know nervous
We know artificial intelligence is moving forward in leaps and bounds, making a lot of people quite nervous for the future. There's a lot of A.I innovations happening right here in New Zealand. Emre… Audio
Ransomware site claims to have stolen Auckland Transport data
Cyber threat analyst Brett Callow said Medusa was claiming to have stolen data from the attack which brought down the city's ticket payment system last week.
A design to the rescue - Areef Shaik on his version of lifejackets for use in India
Floods in India claimed hundreds of lives this monsoon season, but an Indian expat in New Zealand is hoping his new invention will help bring the toll down. Produced by William Ray. Video, Audio
A design to the rescue - Areef Shaik on his version of lifejackets for use in India
Floods in India claimed hundreds of lives this monsoon season, but an Indian expat in New Zealand is hoping his new invention will help bring the toll down. Produced by William Ray.
AudioStuff keeps Open AI at arm's length
New Zealand's biggest publisher of news this week joined big global names in blocking Open AI from using its content. Mediawatch asks Stuff if keeping AI at arm's length is a good move. Audio
Stuff keeps Open AI at arm's length
New Zealand's biggest publisher of news this week joined big global names in blocking Open AI from using its content to power generative artificial intelligence tool Chat GPT. Stuff says it is being… Audio
Stuff keeps Open AI at arm's length
New Zealand's biggest publisher of news this week joined big global names in blocking Open AI from using its content to power generative artificial intelligence tool Chat GPT. Stuff says it is being…
AudioAmazon celebrated 'ambitious partnership' in letter to PM
A newly released letter from Amazon to then-Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shows the US tech firm celebrating an "ambitious partnership" with the New Zealand government.
TikTok fined 345 million euros over handling of children's data
TikTok has been fined for breaching privacy laws regarding the processing of children's personal data in the European Union, its lead regulator in the bloc said.
