Technology
The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Sir Ian Taylor (Part 1)
Panellists Wendyl Nissen and Sir Ian Taylor discuss the South Island moving to Alert Level 3, a New Zealand video game hitting it big, and the resumption of parliament in lockdown Audio
Commerce Commission wants better outcomes for complaints about telcos
The commission says consumer complaints in the telecommunications sector have doubled over the last five years.
Recycling old tech to help bridge the digital divide
Thousands of old lap-tops are needed to be repurposed to help bridge the digital divide, particularly for people in rural areas and children learning from home. Supply chain issues and a shortage of… Audio
Parihaka prepared for lockdown - Zoom meetings not so much
Whānau at the isolated Parihaka settlement in Taranaki say they are well set up to keep vulnerable members of the community safe during lockdown.
From poverty to helping trace Covid-19
Tough lessons in survival and strategy led Alan Chew to become a leader in innovation and philanthropy. The 66-year-old's now garnering applause for his role in helping New Zealand combat Covid-19. Audio
From poverty to helping trace Covid-19
Tough lessons in survival and strategy led Alan Chew to become a leader in innovation and philanthropy. The 66-year-old's now garnering applause for his role in helping New Zealand combat Covid-19.
AudioLockdown work meetings blur lines of privacy and professionalism
A telecommunications commentator says people should switch on their backgrounds during Zoom, Teams or Google work meetings, but only when comfortable. Audio
Parenting - supporting tweens and teens to healthy adulthood
Parenting tweens and teens can be difficult territory to navigate, even more so in a pandemic when a life lived online is accentuated. Clinical psychologist Jo Lamble and Family GP Ginni Mansberg are… Audio
Is the Metaverse the next phase of the internet?
Technology commentator Sarah Putt joins Kathryn to talk about how the idea of a Metaverse is now being championed by the CEOs at Facebook and Microsoft - among others - so is it the next phase of the… Audio
Covid-19: Zoom do's and don'ts
Blurry, beautiful, exotic or carefully curated?
What sort of background should you have on your Zoom, Teams or Google Meets calls as you try to continue doing your job in lockdown? It's a question… Audio
3D printed homes: The way to solve the housing crisis?
Rush Digital Founder Danu Abeysuriya joins Jesse to discuss the potential of this technology. Audio
Protecting dark skies
Astronomer John Hearnshaw is determined to protect and maintain dark skies from light pollution and believes there should be a nationwide law for it. Audio
Covid-19: Principals frustrated by lack of computers
The lockdown has ramped up calls for the government to subsidise or provide computers for the thousands of children whose families can't afford them.
Principals say digital devices make a big… Audio
Businesses confused by 'grey areas' of new Covid-19 rules
Confusion reigns for businesses trying to get to grips with mandatory scanning and record-keeping for "busy places and large gatherings". Audio
Rocket Lab bid to raise US$467M on Nasdaq
Rocket Lab shares are due to begin trading on New York's Nasdaq exchange on Thursday.
Social media giants step in to protect Afghans' accounts
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn say they have moved to secure the accounts of Afghan citizens to protect them amid the Taliban's swift takeover of the country.
Huge uptake in digital mental health services during lockdown - NZHIT
Kiwis are increasingly turning to online mental health services for support as they grapple with the uncertainty brought on by the lockdown.
Tech: Skills crunch, Aussies try encryption
The tech industry in New Zealand is approaching breaking point, with closed borders seriously exasperating an already stretched massive specialist skills shortage. Is New Zealand’s future economic… Audio
Covid-19: Fears for kids without decent internet in lockdown
Teachers fear young children with poor access to the internet could fall behind on their schooling, if the lockdown is extended.
Schools have provisions in place for longer-term remote learning, but… Audio
Sounds Air to fly electric passenger planes
Electric passenger planes are set to feature on departure boards in NZ within five years. Blenheim based Sounds Air is unveiling plans to be the first Australasian airline offering electric-powered… Audio
