Technology
Excessive phone time not bad for mental health
Contrary to popular belief, new research shows that the amount of time we spend on smartphones is not related to poor mental health. In fact, general smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety… Audio
Can water metring solve Wellington's woes?
A new report has confirmed Wellington's water infrastructure is falling apart after decades of neglect. Audio
Bluetooth tracing makes it to NZ app
An update to the New Zealand Government COVID tracer app is being touted as adding another layer of defence for Aotearoa. Audio
Covid-19 Tracer app gets Bluetooth upgrade
An update to the Covid tracer app this morning means it can now record if you come into contact with other people, if users turn on the Bluetooth function.
It fulfills the promise of a hands-free… Audio
The top 10 in tech for 2020
Tech commentator Sarah Putt looks back at some of the biggest stories in the tech world this year, including some Covid-forced innovations in health IT acceleration, increase in cyberattacks, 27-year… Audio
Covid-19: Vaccine documents hacked at EU medicines agency
The European Medicines Agency, which is assessing two Covid-19 vaccines, has launched a "full investigation" after the attack.
Covid-19 contact tracing app gets Bluetooth upgrade
A Bluetooth upgrade to the Covid-19 Tracer app is being launched today, but it is not a substitute for scanning the QR code.
Calls grow for SIS boss to stand down
The head of the SIS is facing calls to stand down from the role - with the Greens saying she's unfit to lead the agency. Some in the Muslim community too have little faith in Rebecca Kitteridge.
They… Audio
Introducing cardboard bread tags
Some of the main breadmakers in New Zealand will soon introduce cardboard bread tags, and begin phasing out plastic ones... Audio
The complexities of studying screen time
The Panel speaks to AUT's Emeritus Professor of Nutrition, Elaine Rush. Audio
Bluetooth tracing introduced to Covid-19 app
The Panel speaks to Professor Dave Parry from AUT's Department of Computer Science. Audio
Bluetooth covid app function to speedup contact tracing
Contact tracing is expected to be faster when a Bluetooth update of the covid app comes into force tomorrow.
The Bluetooth function will create an anonymised record of all the people users have been… Audio
No privacy issues with new Bluetooth upgrade to Covid Tracer App - Hipkins
The new Covid Tracer App Bluetooth upgrade will not affect users' privacy, the Minister for Covid Response says.
Covid Tracer app getting Bluetooth no substitute for scanning - Hipkins
The government's Covid-19 contact tracing app will feature Bluetooth technology from Thursday.
It means the app will send users an alert if they have been near another user who tests positive for the… Audio
'World first': Laws will force Google, Facebook to pay for news in Australia
New laws forcing tech giants Google and Facebook to pay news organisations for access to their journalism will be introduced to Parliament in Canberra today.
Police using technology riddled with controversy overseas
High-tech investigative tools being imported by the police are attracting controversy overseas.
High-tech tools imported by police causing controversy overseas
High-tech investigative tools being imported by the police here are attracting controversy overseas.
Many of these are capable of facial recognition, though police say they are not using this on the… Audio
The Psychology of Belonging
We all know that being part of families, schools, workplaces, and communities is vital to our wellbeing. But technology has changed the way we connect with others, and loneliness has become a global… Audio
CRL boring machine named after trailblazer Dame Whina Cooper
The City Rail Link project's latest worker has arrived in Auckland: a multi-million dollar boring machine that can gnaw through 32 metres of ground every day.
Named after Māori rights champion Dame… Video, Audio
Govt seeks advice after warnings over facial recognition tech
The government will seek advice on whether the current rules safeguarding the use of facial recognition technology are sufficient.
A new report has raised serious concerns over what it perceives as a… Audio
