Technology
What Amazon wanted from New Zealand's prime minister
Mega-company Amazon asked Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for help over billion-dollar data centres it is building here, and to have input on policy.
Free software programs a risk to students' privacy - EdTech industry body
Software makers warn under-funding is prompting schools to use outdated and cheap computer programs that create cybersecurity and privacy risks.
Patient records from second psychiatric hospital caught up in Archives NZ breach
The national archive, fresh from apologising for one privacy breach, admits a second psychiatric hospital was caught up in it.
Medical supplies distributor Toomac sold to larger industry player Bunzl
Medical supplies distributor Toomac has been sold to British-based global company Bunzl for an undisclosed price.
New technology with Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett takes a look at some of the biggest technology stories of the year : The sale of Twitter to Elon Musk, Meta, Amazon and other big tech companies laying off thousands… Audio
Canterbury police scam and fraud team kept busy for 2022
Police say 2022 has been a big year for fraud and scam investigations, and they are issuing a reminder to keep banking details safe and report fraud immediately.
Red tape keeps drones and air taxis grounded - for now
Kiwi aerospace entrepreneurs are pushing ahead with air taxis, reusable rockets and tree-spotting drones, despite frustrations.
Entrepreneurs pushing ahead with airtaxi plans
Aerospace entrepreneurs are pushing ahead with airtaxis for the Brisbane Olympics, reusable rockets and tree-spotting drones.
That's despite their growing frustration with red tape, which spilled… Audio
Constant smartphone notifications tax your brain
Our smartphones are a constant companion. Even when they're out of our hands and on silent, they're sitting there begging for our attention But our phones don't need to ping to distract us and tax our… Audio
Fonterra expects biotech products to drive future growth
Fonterra's global focus has shifted since the pandemic began, anticipating much of its future growth will stem from investment in high value growth in biotech products.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Daniel Watson talks to Jesse about the chat bot chatGPT uses in the office and what it means for the future. Audio
Archives NZ apologises for privacy breach involving ex-psych hospital
The restricted information mistakenly made open access included names, ages, marital status and "the condition people were admitted for".
NZ-made software putting schools at risk of cyber attack
Education Minister Chris Hipkins last year urged officials to act faster, documents show.
Swedish firm apologises over Archives NZ security breaches
A Swedish company has apologised over months of security breaches at Archives New Zealand.
Hacked files: Court grants order stopping unknown people viewing data
The High Court has granted an order preventing anyone from accessing, sharing or publishing coronial files obtained from a cyber attack last month.
Family-friendly service provider blocks harmful content
A new internet service provider that offers fast fibre internet, but blocks harmful digital content, is being launched today. The Good Source is a family friendly internet service, and will allow… Audio
Musk cashes out another $3.6 b in Tesla stock - Reuters
Tesla boss Elon Musk has disclosed another $3.6b in stock sales, taking his total near $40b this year and frustrating investors as the company's shares wallow at two-year lows.
Privacy Commissioner mulls biometrics code of practice
Biometrics - such as a person's face, iris or fingerprint - are increasingly being used to verify identities online and for surveillance.
Spark lines up TVNZ as potential partner for sports streaming content
Spark could be about to find a lifeline for its money-losing sports streaming service.
Cyber attack hits agencies, Apple kills plans to scan phones
Cyber security expert Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to look at how government agencies have been affected by a cyber attack on an external company, Mercury IT. He says it's likely the company will be an… Audio