Technology
Microsoft email users in NZ told to act quickly after mass hack
New Zealanders are being warned to be concerned and act swiftly after a massive email hack that's being blamed on China.
US warns of 'active threat' over Microsoft attack
The US is expressing growing concern over a hack on Microsoft's Exchange email software that the tech company has blamed on China.
Richard McGregor: 'China doesn't want to have to invade Taiwan'
A number of big issues were addressed at the Two Sessions, the major event of the Chinese political calendar which opened during the week. Richard McGregor is a senior fellow at the Lowy Institute in… Audio
Nasa's Perseverance rover takes its first drive on Mars
The one-tonne robot wiggles its wheels before rolling forwards across Jezero Crater's dusty terrain.
Farmers encouraged to use technology more to help productivity
Brendon O'Connell from Agritech New Zealand explains to Jesse about why farmers and growers should be encouraged to adopt as much technology as they can. Audio
Claims over sharing of data false, drone manufacturer says
The world's leading drone maker says its machines do not automatically share data with anyone, anywhere.
Multiple challenges in mandating Covid-19 tracer app - tech expert
A tech expert is warning the government could face multiple stumbling blocks if it makes QR code scanning mandatory - in particular when dealing with tech giants like Apple and Google.
Film company's plans to build studio near Wanaka may be fast-tracked
If approved, Silverlight Studios' film studio, sets and the South Island's only purpose-built stage facility could create up to 1000 jobs in the region.
Why aren't there more NZ-founded companies on the Nasdaq?
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to talk about Rocket Lab's announcement of a merger deal that will enable it to list on the Nasdaq - why did it skip local exchanges and why is it… Audio
Dr Tobias Feakin on the challenges of cyber-diplomacy
Security threats to nations have changed in the technological era, something Dr Tobias Feakin knows a lot about. He's Australia's inaugural Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. First… Audio
Covid-19: Schools worried about students with no internet
Now into their fourth lockdown, some Auckland schools are still trying to find ways of ensuring their students can connect to the internet and learn from home.
The government last year connected… Audio
Covid-19: Principal says only some of his students have internet for school at home
There are calls for the government to pay for more home internet connections for school students in Auckland.
The city is on to its fourth lockdown and secondary principals say online learning is… Audio
Police using drones that are at centre of international controversy
Police are using drones that have been partly banned in the US over fears that China is using the technology to spy.
Police using drones banned by US federal authorities
The police are using drones that some federal authorities have banned in the United States over fears of Chinese spying.
The world's leading drone maker DJI supplies all New Zealand police's drones.
…Covid-19: Government looking into new app for border workers
The government has been quietly investigating if returning New Zealanders and border workers could use a phone app that can detect Covid-19 before symptoms set in.
Made in Auckland and dubbed 'the… Audio
Govt investigates phone app that detects Covid-19 early
The government has been quietly investigating if returnees and border workers should use a phone app that can detect Covid-19 two or three days before symptoms set in.
Covid Card likely dead in the water - expert
A technology expert believes the long-awaited Bluetooth Covid Card as it was originally envisioned is likely dead in the water.
The Government first ordered trials of the bluetooth tracing technology… Audio
Rocket Lab to list on Nasdaq
It's a big week for Rocket Lab. The space company has confirmed it will be publicly listed through a merger deal with an American special purpose acquisition company.
The deal with Vector Acquisition… Audio
Covid-19: Business leaders want clarity over government plans
Some of the country's most powerful business leaders are demanding the government lay its Covid-19 plan bare, including its strategy to get the border open.
The group is calling for more clarity and… Audio
Gen Z from NZ
We get perspectives from New Zealanders born after 2001 Zara Barlow joins us on the line from Tauranga and from Poneke - Wellington, Zoe Ioannou. Audio
