Technology
New Zealand Made: Ivan Kahl 3d
It's the time of the week where we look into the enterprising businesses of Kiwis all around New Zealand Today we're hearing from Ivan Perez and his business Ivan Kahl 3D. Ivan makes 3D planted pots… Audio
Waste not, want app: Phone platform saving quality food from dump
A mobile app diverting restaurant-quality food from the bin and into people's bellies at a discount launched in Wellington today.
The apps that turn our hobbies into work
Apps like GoodReads and Strava are very popular, but it's not all fun and games. Audio
Rakon's profit forecast jumps on back of computer chip shortage
The global shortage of computer chips has lifted the fortunes of local manufacturer Rakon.
Electric bus trial charges ahead in Dunedin
An electric revolution is coming in public transport and the city of Dunedin today took the first step to ensure it doesn't miss the bus.
A month-long electric bus trial started in the southern city… Video, Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Each Tuesday owner operator of Vertech IT Services talks to Jesse about tech related issues.This week he's talking about the potential of Starlink to alleviate the issues with rural broadband. He can… Audio
Digital sector jobs vacancies escalating
One of the sectors facing a serious short-fall in skilled workers is the technology sector. A recent industry report found the IT sector is over-reliant on overseas recruits, and isn't properly… Audio
Energy firms claim big interest in Southland hydrogen plant proposal
A proposal to build the world's first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland is attracting strong interest from domestic and international businesses, according to those behind the project.
Sir Ian Taylor details alternative isolation plan for business
Right now MIQ is a bigger risk to business than Covid-19 according to a leading entrepreneur who's detailed an alternative isolation plan in a bid to get businesses travelling again.
The boss of… Video, Audio
China welcomes Huawei executive, Trudeau hugs Canadians freed by Beijing
Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou has arrived in China, the same day two Canadians detained by Beijing for more than 1000 days returned home.
Council's Zoom meeting goes viral as people pretend they're in it
Almost 300,000 people from throughout the world have watched a Waipā District Council Zoom meeting on YouTube, many pretending they're actually in a busy meeting to avoid family, workmates or chores. Video
GCSB aware of reports of Chinese cellphones censoring sensitive topics
The government spy agency says it's aware of international reports some Chinese-made cellphones are censoring content.
Late Edition - Amazon to build data centres in New Zealand
The future of the tech sector is looking dazzling - and quite crowded - actually. Amazon Web Services announced this morning it wants to build three data centres in Tamaki Makaurau, spending up to… Audio
Amazon Web Services to spend $7.5 billion on giant data centres in Auckland
Amazon Web Services plans to spend $7.5 billion to build data centres in Auckland, which are due to open in 2024.
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt joins Kathryn to talk about how privacy is changing the internet - and how advertisers will have to adapt. Theranos' founder Elizabeth Holmes is in court facing a… Audio
Covid-19: Website helping Aucklanders beat drive-thru queues
Getting your fast food fix at Auckland's drive-thrus is no easy feat, but one website's trying to ease the frustration of waiting hours in line for a good fry-up.
Time in the Line is a crowdsourced… Audio
How food-swap initiative Magic Beans hopes to grow
Magic Beans was set up five years ago by Anneliese Hough as a way people in the Hawkes Bay region could trade the food from their gardens, with no money involved. At the moment it's run via a very… Audio
Seeing double: Why New Zealand needs a digital twin
A leading engineering firm says New Zealand needs to get moving on creating a digital twin - and government should be considering it as part of a national digital strategy. A digital twin is a virtual… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Every Tuesday we speak to Daniel Watson, the owner and general manager of Vertech IT Services. Audio
Closing the digital divide requires ‘constant attention’, say education experts
Each day of lockdown is exacerbating the digital divide for many, but experts say the answers will be found in the communities worst affected.
