Technology
NASA probe leaking asteroid samples into space
The US probe that collected samples from an asteroid this week retrieved so much material that a rock is wedged in the container door, allowing rocks to spill back out into space, NASA says.
TikTok launches bug bounty program
Cyber-security expert Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to look at why TikTok might have agreed to launch a global bug bounty program. He'll also talk about how hackers are getting particularly good at… Audio
'Insufficient' systems put MBIE Covid-19 response at risk, briefings show
The key government department had not prioritised critical services or tested how staff would work from home as Covid-19 caused havoc earlier this year, briefings say.
Mobile phone use a key to social contact in PNG
Mobile phones are a key way of families staying in contact across far-flung remote provinces in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Changing kids' perceptions of science and maths
A programme to inspire future scientists and engineers has already reached 30 thousand school children around the country from years 5 to year 13. The Wonder Project is an initiative of Engineering… Video, Audio
NGO raided over North Korea Red Cross donation
An 80-year-old retired humanitarian worker and a presbyterian minister have had their homes raided by police over a donation used to purchase PPE.
Laptops, mobile phones and paperwork were seized… Audio
US government expected to file lawsuit against Google
There has been news this morning that the US government is expected to file a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of maintaining an illegal monopoly over Internet searches and advertising.
…Robinhood - Tara Falcone on the app for millenials
A financial advisor has some words of caution about the free trading app, Robinhood that has shaken up Wall Street. Audio
NZ dairy farm technology grabbing global attention
A simple device to show when a cow is in heat, developed in Hamilton, is getting peer-reviewed publications in the prestigious Journal of Dairy Science in the USA. Co-developer of the technology, Matt… Audio
New Zealand helps US nab Russian hackers
New Zealand agencies have helped US authorities charge six Russian state-sponsored computer hackers over attacks spanning four years.
DC/AC - adapting the grid to renewables
Professor Neville Watson from the University of Canterbury's school of Electrical and Computer Engineering is leading the 'Architecture of the Future Low Carbon, Resilient, Electrical Power System'… Audio
NZ credited for helping US charge Russian intelligence officers
NZ is being cited by US Department of Justice for assistance in bringing criminal charges against Russian intelligence officers for hacking.
Washington correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Susie… Audio
Covid-19 modeller urges Kiwis to keep using Covid Tracer app
One of New Zealand's top Covid-19 modellers says using the Covid Tracer app is extremely important, even though the country is at Alert Level 1.
The warning comes after the appearance of a new case… Audio
Complacency makes Kiwis more vulnerable to cyber attacks
The country needs to be serious about cyber protection as the volume and sophistication of financially-motivated cyber attacks has increased over the past six months, according to CERT NZ.
Facial recognition deal too weak to protect Māori data sovereignty - specialists
Māori data specialists are warning a new government facial recognition deal is too weak to protect the public or Māori data sovereignty.
Mobile phones fuel discontent, encrypted messages, new iPhones
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about new research which suggests confidence in governments started dropping with the advent of 3G networks. Five Eyes wants access to… Audio
Threats to freedom warned if social media unlocked to Five Eyes
Civil liberties groups believe privacy, freedom of expression and trade secrets could be eroded if tech companies give up their encrypted data to governments.
Coffee machine sold at Kmart tops Consumer NZ testing
Consumer NZ head of testing Paul Smith joins The Panel for more on the testing process and results. Audio
New Zealand joins call for access to social media encrypted data
New Zealand and its Five Eyes security partners have made another plea for social media companies like Facebook to allow governments to access their encrypted data. Audio
Tech expert speaks about government plea to access encryption.
The government has made a plea to technology companies for law enforcement to be allowed access to encrypted content on the internet.
Minister of Justice Andrew Little said encryption can be used to… Audio
