Technology
Elon Musk will not join Twitter board, says boss
Elon Musk has decided not to join the board of Twitter, the company's chief executive Parag Agrawal says.
Groundwork being done for drone network in Christchurch
A concept plan is being developed for a city-wide drone network.
The anarchic current flowing through the cryptosphere
The further she ventured into crypto for her recent article, the more Sarah Resnick realised that not all cryptocurrency investors fit the cliches. But that didn't detract from the common, almost… Audio
The weird wonders of Wikipedia
Neuroscience student Annie Rauwerda loves trivia that's both educational and funny and Wikipedia is her favourite source. A couple of years ago in lockdown, the 22-year-old started sharing screenshots… Audio
'A paradigm shift?': Shock result could spark physics revolution
Scientists find a sub-atomic particle's mass is at odds with a theory underpinning modern physics.
Tech commentator Paul Matthews
Tech commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about kids and data collection. Many companies have brought out kid-friendly apps, but what information are they really collecting and what do they… Audio
Workplace inequality - mums can't win
Girls Who Code can end up women who face inequality in the workplace says Reshma Saujani. She's fighting what she calls anti-mum bias in the workforce. She speaks to Jesse about the inequality in the… Audio
Elon Musk appointed director on Twitter's board
Elon Musk has been given a seat on Twitter's board of directors, a day after he became the company's single biggest shareholder.
Musk, the world's richest man, and head of Tesla and SpaceX, says he's… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
This week owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Daniel Watson, talks about cryptocurrency and whether or not you should be cautious about getting into it! Audio
Fat studies academic's work ridiculed online days before her death
Days before her death a fat studies conference chaired by academic Dr Cat Pausé was parodied by American conservative figure Steven Crowder.
Fog-busting technology receives government backing
A start-up company offering a method to clear fog at airports has received government backing.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
Panellists Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson discuss online harrassment of women politicians, funding a wheelchair-friendly ride share service, and the energy entrepreneur named 2022's Young New… Audio
NZ's Russia sanctions: Retaliation may include cyber attacks, expert warns
A local cybersecurity expert says businesses need to prepare for attacks from Russian hackers.
Covid anxieties on the rise for teenage girls
In Aotearoa and around the world, teenage girls are struggling with their mental health at higher rates than boys. Yet the extra anxiety delivered by Covid-19 could help this generation become more… Video, Audio
US tech giants face tough new rules with new EU deal
Tech giants may have to change their core business practices in Europe as EU countries and EU lawmakers clinched a deal on landmark rules to curb their powers.
Tech: Why no Russian cyber attacks?
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Lynn to look at why there appears to have been a lack of cyber-attacks during Russia's month-long war with Ukraine. He says, in reality, there IS a… Audio
Deputy Mayor's shirtless faux pas
There were a few giggles and raised eyebows in a Hamilton City Council meeting on Zoom yesterday when the city's deputy mayor made a brief bare-chest appearance. Geoff Taylor, who is running for the… Audio
Computer chip shortage expected to last till mid-2023
A global shortage of computer chips is likely to persist for another 18 months, according to an Australasian manufacturing business.
Dismantling the internet: Digital iron curtain descends on Russia
A digital iron curtain is falling on Russia as the government increases censorship and foreign companies withdraw services. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Vertech IT Services owner and managing director, Daniel Watson, shares some tips on how to protect yourself from viruses and online scammers with a few simple fixes. Audio