Technology
Tech troubles and trust in the vax passport system - Expert
Vax passports are the ticket to freedom under the new traffic light system, but with all things tech there are teething problems.
RNZ has had reports of people downloading the Malaysaian version of… Audio
What do Kiwi kids want to be when they grow up?
It seems most are angling to be the next titans of e-commerce or stars of online streaming and gaming.
'Such a mess' - IT teams work overnight to fix immigration glitch
Immigration advisers have described the first day of the country's new residence scheme as a shambles.
Hottest tech for 2022
Technology commentator Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh joins Kathryn to look at where tech is set to head in 2022, and how working from home in the pandemic has driven a rapid digital transformation in many… Audio
Waikato DHB cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath
A cyber security breach that brought Waikato District Health Board to its knees took out one of the country's four regional cancer hubs, prompting the Cancer Control Agency to declare a national…
Chatham Islands get mobile network, but some glitches
4G wireless broadband, mobile voice, data and text services; a new satellite link, satellite dish and five cell sites have been installed around the Chatham Islands.
The system went live on… Video, Audio
GCSB's new service helps businesses detect cyber threats
The new service will help private cybersecurity providers protect clients' networks, says the Government Communications Security Bureau.
A Daily Dose of Tiktok can be good for your mental health and body image
Although social media can be damaging to mental health and development, AUT radio Olivia French student explores how one platform - Tiktok - is boosting mental health awareness and body positivity. Audio
Government keen for international treaty on killer robots
Minister of Disarmament and Arms Control Phil Twyford says the prospect of having a machine decide when to take a human life is inconsistent with New Zealand's interests and values.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Daniel Watson, talks to Jesse about self-repairs on electronics and some amazing ideas for tech Xmas gift giving. Audio
Sharing intimate content without permission has 'serious consequences' - Netsafe
A young woman whose nude photos were posted on a porn site without her permission fears the perpetrators of online sexual abuse don't realise their actions could have consequences.
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey to step down
Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey will step down from his role and chief technology officer Parag Agrawal will become his successor, the company announced.
Sandfly map app can help you avoid midges these holidays!
Sick of sandflies disrupting your summer holiday? Well, an app has been created that will help you identify a sandfly hotspot, and make sure you're prepared. Finnian Anderson is the person behind it… Audio
Vaccine passports a challenge for those less tech-savvy
In just one week, vaccine passports will become the new norm. When you enter a bar, a restaurant or go and get your hair cut, you'll need to show you're double vaccinated.
For the vast majority… Audio
2degrees and Orcon Group merger talks may have hit a wall - media report
Merger talks between telecommunications company 2degrees and local broadband operator Orcon Group may have hit a wall, according to an Australian media report.
Covid-19: Clogged vaccine pass helplines cutting off callers
More than 1.75 million vaccine passes have been issued since the My Vaccine Pass site went live a week ago.
But the helpline is being swamped, with some callers trying dozens of times a day to reach… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir discuss the digital divide among Kiwi kids, ageism in the hiring process, and Adele's removal of the shuffle function on Spotify. Audio
Covid-19: Accessing a vaccine pass challenging for some
With all this talk of vaccine passes, wallets, RealMe and my health accounts - the true message of what you need to do in order to access businesses and services under the incoming traffic light… Video, Audio
NZ must help Pacific fight vaccine misinformation - researcher
NZ and other countries must combat rampant vaccine misinformation in the Pacific, which threatens the whole region, a researcher says. Audio
NZ vaccine pass verifier app launched
The app to check whether people have a genuine vaccine pass launched this morning.
It's called the 'NZ Pass Verifier', and it's what cafes, bars, and other businesses will use to scan customers'… Audio
