Technology
Covid tests, vaccine passports easily available on Dark Web
A cyber security expert says it's concerningly easy to obtain fake Covid-19 test results and vaccine passports on the Dark Web. While there's not evidence that New Zealanders or people heading here… Audio
National wants answers over vaccination system coding error
The National Party wants answers over how a coding error in a covid vaccination booking system exposed the details of hundreds of patients.
Digital game development sector growing despite lack of government support
New Zealand's digital game development sector is growing at a rapid pace, despite a lack of government support for creative start-ups with big ideas.
'It's so wrong' - Police using app to photograph innocent youth
Across the country, police are approaching innocent young people, photographing them, collecting their personal details and sending it all to a national database.
Tech with a Teenager
Charlie Cuff starts his "Tech with a Teenager" segment on Nights - he's been experimenting with Mining Bitcoin and wants to talk about cryptocurrency. Audio
The Future of Space Flight
Our regular space expert, Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder of SpaceBase joins us to talk about the Future of Space Flight - reusable rockets and the future of space transportation systems. Audio
2degrees owners considering share float on NZX and ASX
The owners of the 2degrees telecommunications company are looking at a possible sell down of its stake to make the most of advantageous market conditions.
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt joins Kathryn to talk about the recent sales of tech companies Vend and Seequent and how it's further evidence Kiwi software is on a roll. Audio
Rocket Lab launch for US military draws protests from Hawke's Bay community
Angry locals are holding a hīkoi in Māhia today to protest the latest Rocket Lab launch.
SIS expansion of data mining powers not off the cards
The government has not ruled out handing over more powers to the Security Intelligence Service for mining and using people's personal data.
Police trialled drones before investigating 'potential security issues'
Police trialled drones before looking into security concerns swirling in the US about data from the flying machines being hijacked or hacked.
Cyber security attack reports surge by 65 percent in 2020
Phishing and credential harvesting were the most reported form of attacks, and were up 76 percent on 2019, CERT NZ figures show.
Mahia locals concerned about Rocket Lab military ties
There is growing concern among Mahia locals and peace groups about Rocket Lab and its work with the United States military. Journalist and barrister Ollie Neas has investigated the growing tensions. Audio
Boost for businesses to embrace digital technology
A free government-backed online digital training and support tool is proving to be an effective weapon in the battle against cybercriminals.
DNA: Will a DNA-based diet help you fit your jeans?
Stacey Morrison finds out just how reliable home-based DNA tests for health and fitness really are. Audio
Sir Ian Taylor: How Animation Research triumphed over lockdown
Once a fortnight on a Monday night we chat technology. Tonight we have possibly the busiest man in tech, Sir Ian Taylor, from Animation Research. Sir Ian's company provides the graphics for the… Audio
Tech sector poised for economic growth
New Zealand's tech products and services are expected to outperform the rest of the economy over the next few years leading to a slowdown in overall employment growth.
The Great Firewall of China - how to control the Internet
What could the internet look like in the future, and how closely might it resemble what users in China experience?Kathryn speaks to James Griffiths, a Hong Kong-based journalist who has taken an… Audio
Musicians like Grimes and Kings of Leon are making big bucks selling their art as ‘NFTs’. But what is an NFT and why are artists jumping on the new trend?
Musicians like Grimes and Kings of Leon are making big bucks selling their art as ‘NFTs’. But what is an NFT and why are artists jumping on the new trend? Video
Millions ploughed into controversial 'non-fungible tokens'
Millions of dollars are being poured into digital artworks - or "non-fungible tokens" - in a speculative craze that has set the internet ablaze.
So-called NFTs are tradeable, collectable digital… Audio
