Technology
Genome sequencing and the pandemic
Genome sequencing has become a household term during this pandemic. This week, we explore how it became an important tool in the fight against Covid-19.
AudioOur Changing World: What genome sequencing revealed about Covid-19
Genome sequencing was New Zealand's superpower during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our Changing World gets the inside story of our remarkable use of this tech, and what it revealed about… Audio
Meta's planned changes for kids' safety - will they work?
Tech giant Meta says its planned changes to Instagram and Facebook will help keep its youngest users safer online, but the company hasn't ruled out pushing forward with a kids-only Instagram. "But is… Audio
Identity Check online system pilot launched despite gaps over privacy, rights
The government is banking on an online system for checking people's identity despite persistent gaps around its implications for humans rights, ethics and Māori.
Archives NZ reinstates online search tool after data mishap
Archives NZ is making its online search tool available to all users again, after a shutdown caused by restricted record titles mistakenly being made public.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Dan Watson, talks to Jesse about popular online scams to avoid this festive season and some great gift ideas for the tech lovers in your life!
…Avatars used to make the world more accessible for the deaf
A New Zealand company is making the world more accessible for the deaf community with the use of AI Avatars. Kara Technologies co-founder and CEO, Arash Tayebi talks to Jesse. Audio
Open banking: How it works and where to next?
New Zealand is set to push ahead with open banking - continuing the trend toward using technology to open up the banking system. Kathryn is joined by Jason Roberts, FintechNZ's executive director… Audio
Managing teens on screens
Scrolling through social media on a smartphone is like picking at a scab; we know it's a bad idea but we do it anyway. This is how psychologist Dr Tara Porter sees the issue of screens and teens. She… Audio
Expert feature: the science of food!
Every week when you visit the supermarket to pick up the family's favourite sauce or ice cream, you should say a big internal thank you to the food scientists that made it happen. Our expert today is… Audio
Analysis: Is Twitter really at risk of breaking during FIFA World Cup?
Tech experts have concerns about the stability and security of Twitter after it shed many of its core engineers.
Upgrade for CCTV cameras to replace 'outdated' version
Whangārei is upgrading its public CCTV cameras so they can recognise car number plates.
Musk says Trump's Twitter account to be reinstated after poll shows narrow support
Donald Trump has no interest in returning to Twitter despite 51.8 percent of voters being in favour of his reinstatement.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes jailed for fraud
Elizabeth Holmes, a former Silicon Valley tech chief executive, has been sentenced to more than 11 years for fraud.
Twitter employees start exiting after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum
Hundreds of Twitter employees appear to be leaving the beleaguered social media company following an ultimatum from new owner Elon Musk that staffers sign up for "long hours at high intensity".
'Unmitigated disaster': Historian wants inquiry into limits on Archives NZ's services
Mounting difficulties getting hold of important historical documents are sparking government infighting and threats of legal action.
New Zealand's tech sector's revenue and exports up 9%
The Technology Investment Network's (TIN) annual report indicates the sector grew nine times faster than the rest of economy.
Archives NZ shuts down search tool amid fears of security breach
The national archive has been hit by an apparent security breach and has shut down the online search tool the public uses.
Ashburton College cell phone ban about eliminating disruption - principal
Removing the use of cellphones at Ashburton College is about eliminating a major disruption, according to the school's principal.
Scoot or bike and ride: Trial of new way to connect to public transport
A pilot programme set to run in Auckland is looking at how park and ride services could be adapted to scoot or bike and ride instead. The aim is to take the pressure off park and ride services which… Audio
