Technology
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about the Government's detailed Industry Transformation Plans being developed for a handful of key future-focused industries, including… Audio
E-Voting and Security
University of Canterbury Masters student Cybele Freitas has investigated security aspects of e-voting in national elections overseas. She says while no electoral system is completely secure, there are… Audio
Suicide video goes viral on TikTok, children warned off
Parents and caregivers are being urged to keep their children off social media after footage of a man dying by suicide went viral on TikTok. The social media platform has been attempting to remove the… Audio
The Politics and Harsh Realities behind our Technology.
Political economist and historian Brian Roper from The University of Otago joins us once again This evening he talks about the book "Dying for an iPhone", by Jenny Chan, Mark Selden and Pun Ngai. Audio
Scots College slams students' homophobic social media posts
A Wellington school has criticised the actions of students who used homophobic language and images in videos posted on social media.
The posts were uploaded by one student, and shared on Instagram… Audio
Warning after disturbing content circulates on social media
Netsafe is issuing warnings to schools and parents after a disturbing video was shared on social media.
Gambling on investment - the new app encouraging amateur sharebroking
This pandemic has brought out the amateur share traders and a new app is helping them invest - or is it gamble? - on the stock market. Audio
Gambling on investment - the new app encouraging amateur sharebroking
This pandemic has brought out the amateur share traders and a new app is helping them invest - or is it gamble? - on the stock market.
AudioVirtual reality museums opens doors
The W.D. Trotter Anatomy museum at the University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest and biggest anatomy museum and a unique study is being undertaken by Anatomy PhD student Ruth Warren. Audio
Recycling used laptops for students in need.
We're talking to Liz Greive from the charity Spend My Super about another project she's involved in - refurbishing donated used laptops for students around the country who don't have access to… Audio
Art and Science in Cyberspace
The Digital Research Hub at the University of Auckland has co-ordinated a digital exhibition space as part of the international Ars Electronica art and technology festival, and if you have a computer… Video, Audio
Where are the TV audiences? Mostly not watching TV
The latest survey by NZ On Air about how we consume our entertainment in 2020 is makes sobering reading. Where are the audiences? it asks. And the answer is - increasingly, not on traditional TV any… Audio, Gallery
Cyberattack hits Alexandra Blossom Festival
A Central Otago district councillor has been left scrambling to salvage New Zealand's longest-running festival following a viral cyberattack.
On the fence about who to vote for?
On the Fence is an online tool created by Massey University to help young voters decide who to vote for. It matches personal values with political parties, and is said to have increased youth voter… Audio
QR codes become mandatory on public transport
From today QR codes have to be displayed on all modes of public transport so commuters can check in using the Covid Tracer app.
RNZ reporter Sarah Robson is in Auckland central.
She speaks to Susie… Audio
Are cyber attacks on the rise, tech does well despite Covid, can VR save tourism?
Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at the cyber attacks on the NZX and other companies - should NZ brace for more? Big tech companies are hitting all time highs, even in the middle of a pandemic… Audio
Internet users need to be savvy about political memes - expert
Memes have the power to spread political messages extremely easily, and there's a worry they could play a part in eroding confidence in democracy. Audio
Police facial recognition discrimination against Māori a matter of time - expert
It is only a matter of time before a Māori person is wrongfully arrested because of a false match on facial recognition software, a Māori technology expert says.
Mount Ruapehu's skifields latest to be hit by cyber attacks
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts says the deliberate attack failed and the parking system was back online a few minutes later.
Professor Dave Parry explains DDOS cyber attacks
MetService has had more problems with its website, after confirming it was the victim of a denial-of-service attack yesterday.
That's the same cyber attack the NZX was subject to last week.
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