Technology
Dunedin the gaming development capital of Aotearoa
In New Zealand, Dunedin is leading the charge in our gaming industry, with 43 percent of the workforce at local studios made up by women. Among them is Zoe Hobson, who is the CEO of game developer… Audio
Police evidence storage system 'full of potential for abuse'
A defence lawyer says police's private American-provided evidence storing system is derailing criminal trials and letting in the wrong people.
James Webb telescope spies 'Pillars of Creation'
One of the most famous scenes in the cosmos is viewed by the new Nasa-led super space observatory.
Govt's cheap call: Telcos firms save with 5G allocations
The government has allocated part of the 5G radio spectrum to major telecommunications companies instead of holding a revenue-generating auction.
Tech: NZ's dirty online secret, SpaceX plane, Musk vs Twitter
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about how New Zealand has been running the world's longest-running online underground market for illegal drugs. What is the dark web and… Audio
MBIE tight-lipped over not consulting Privacy Commissioner on using spy firm
Officials are refusing to say why they did not consult the Privacy Commissioner over their use of a private overseas spy company.
Private details of Otago students were exposed by digital fault
A digital security breach allowed personal details about University of Otago students to be viewable to others, the Privacy Commissioner has been advised.
Meridian focuses on a future powered by green hydrogen
New Zealand energy companies will need to invest at least $30 billion in renewable energy over next few decades to meet carbon zero targets by 2050.
AKL mayor complains of mobile black spots, but fix is not so simple
Auckland's new mayor is calling for a fix on mobile black spots, but the industry thinks he might be out of range.
In an open letter to the heads of 2degrees, Spark and Vodafone - Wayne Brown's… Video, Audio
Company leading emerging technology for electricity
Imagine a future where electricity is transferred not through wires and cables, but through the air and maybe even from space. Well it might have already arrived. Auckland based company Emrod is at… Audio
Google extension aims to help point out ethical products
A new digital feature called Find Fair being launched today aims to help people cut through the 'woke-washing' when shopping online.
It's a Google Chrome extension which flags products considered to… Audio
Westpac tells wholesalers to embrace new technology
Westpac is telling wholesalers to embrace new technologies and meet rising customer expectations if they want to thrive in a one hundred and thirty eight -billion-dollar $138bn industry. Research… Audio
Police consider US firm to capture and store sensitive data
Police are looking to a hugely profitable US taser maker for new ways to capture sensitive criminal case evidence and store it overseas.
Wholesalers must change or risk being left behind - report
Wholesalers are being advised to up their digital, data, logistics and customer services or risk being bypassed by more innovative competitors.
E-waste: Five billion phones to be thrown away in 2022
This year, 5.3 billion mobile phones will be thrown away, the international waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) forum says. Its estimate, based on global trade data, highlights the…
How Fujitsu became part of a UK post office scandal
More than 700 Post Office branch managers were convicted when faulty accounting software made it look as though money had gone missing from their sites.
Why a surveillance firm the govt is using is embroiled in controversy
Analysis - The government's use of a firm run by Israeli ex-spies and military commanders to scour social media platforms has landed NZ in a global debate over 'surveillance for hire', writes Phil…
Harakeke fibres creating strong, low-carbon material for boats, rockets, cars
Harakeke or flax fibres are being used to create a new low-carbon composite material which is lighter and stronger than fibreglass.
The company behind the invention, KiwiFibre, says the harakeke… Audio
The Panel with Cas Carter and Michael Moynahan (Part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Cas Carter and Michael Moynahan talk about how to find out if you've been "pwned" by cyber criminals. Plus they discuss the swanky new… Audio
Swapping Silicon Valley for a less dazzling location, Hamilton!
Swapping Silicon Valley for Hamilton isn't the usual trajectory for an internationally successful tech firm. But that's exactly what digital streaming platform Shift72 did. Audio
