Technology
Technology on election agenda, App store showdown
Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at the small number of political parties with dedicated technology policies - what's in them? The issue of the 30 per cent cut taken by Apple and Google for… Audio
New rules for police use of innovative technology
The new policy outlines what steps are required before new tech can be trialed or introduced - or extra capability added to existing technology.
Police promise privacy will be considered when choosing new tech
The New Zealand Police say a new policy on new technologies will ensure that privacy and ethical concerns are met.
The policy outlines how staff need to deal with external proposals to test or trial… Audio
Senior net courses available to help older NZers navigate the
Seniornet course organiser talks about how to help older NZers navigate the world online. Brian Erikson is Chair and a tutor at SeniorNet Pakuranga. Audio
Covid tracing in the age of Level 1
The Government Covid 19 tracer app saw a huge rise in users during Aotearoa's second wave of the coronavirus, but how capable is the nationwide tracing and testing system is if there is another… Audio
IRD to begin probing crypto-currency investors
Inland Revenue is upping its attention to crypto-currency investors by asking companies dealing in them to hand over their customer details.
Covid tracer app use falling, new technology being considered
Covid-tracer apathy has seen a marked drop in the number of people recording their visits in the community. The Panel speaks to Dr Andrew Chen about alternate technology. Audio
How the next pandemic could be engineered by terrorists
The next major pandemic could be inflicted by terrorists unleashing a bio-engineered virus on to the world, according to distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School, Vivek Wadwha. He joins the show to… Audio
China's quiet digital currency revolution
China is continuing to make significant strides in creating the world's first digital currency controlled by a central bank. Trials of a digital yuan are now underway in four Chinese cities, with a… Audio
Wireless hijinx in Wales
There's been a real to do in the Welsh town of Aberhosan where the wifi has been turning off every morning at 7am. A crack team of engineers were called in and they solved the case - it was an old TV… Audio
Telcos told to simplify plans, Samsung's $3500 folding phone
Find your mobile bill ridiculously complicated? Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about how that should end, now the Commerce Commission is pressuring mobile phone companies… Audio
Built to last? Consumers frustrated at hard to fix appliances
A new study finds the vast majority of consumers want to get broken electrical appliances fixed, but are frustrated by how difficult and pricey it is to do. According to research conducted by Consumer… Audio
Facial recognition technology and the blurred lines of the law
Law enforcement organisations all over the world are tapping into increasingly sophisticated facial recognition tech - but the regulations on how it can be used are vague. Audio
Facial recognition technology and the blurred lines of the law
Law enforcement organisations all over the world are tapping into increasingly sophisticated facial recognition tech - but the regulations on how it can be used are vague.
AudioUS-China tensions flare at UN General Assembly
Tensions between the US and China came to the fore of the annual UN General Assembly in New York, with US President Donald Trump blaming China for the spread of coronavirus.
KiwiSaver funds used to back local tech start-ups
Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver members will be helping back local tech start-ups through a $54m investment from the fund into a venture capitalist company.
Publicly-listed companies face cyber attacks
The target for cyber attacks has shifted from the New Zealand stock exchange to the companies listed on it.
Tech industry happy with National plan to double sector
The National Party is promising to double the size of Aotearoa's technology sector in 10 years if it's elected to Government, with a $1.29 billion dollar plan to boost the industry.
Leader Judith… Audio
TVNZ to provide live sign language for major political debates
There will be live New Zealand Sign Language interpretation of all major political debates in the leadup to the 2020 General Election.
Te reo Māori digital technology helps language to thrive
An increasing number of te reo Māori phone apps have been developed to help second-language learners use it everyday, and creators say digital technologies are crucial for the language to thrive.