Technology
More cyber threat awareness during pandemic, new data suggests
The first half of the year saw an increase in reports of cyber security incidents, new data shows.
What's behind the NZX outage, and the growth of Sharesies
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to talk about the NZX outage which appears to have been a denial of service attack. Does the NZX have the means to protect itself in the face of a… Audio
Aviation industry member questions CAA report on drones
A report on drones in New Zealand severely overstated the number operating, the director of an aviation consulting firm says.
Podcast picks by Molly Jones
Beer and art historian Molly Jones reviews Beer School and The Beerists Craft Beer Podcast tasting & review. Audio
Covid-19: Community groups supporting people without phones
A number of kaumātua living alone in South Auckland who have no phone or internet access are reliant on a network of community groups and volunteers for support during the lockdown.
Future of offices will change due to technology and covid 19
Dr Paula O'Kane has researched how technology will impact future workplaces and practices. She talks to the Panel about how Covid 19 has also affected workplaces. Audio
Government urged to connect South Auckland homes to internet
Auckland Council's Southern Initiative is urging the government to connect South Auckland homes to the internet.
Call for internet connections for south Auckland homes
Auckland Council's Southern Initiative is warning South Auckland people will struggle to retrain and find jobs because they don't have internet connections.
The organisation set up to foster social… Audio
South Auckland Neighbours connect students online with a "digital cup of sugar"
While the government has been scrambling since March to get disadvantaged students devices and internet access for online learning during the lockdown, one South Auckland Principal has found a way to… Audio
Covid-19: Adademic hopeful for CovidCard success
An academic involved in a trial in Nelson of the CovidCard has high hopes for its use as a tool in the battle against coronavirus in managed isolation facilities.
The CovidCard is a device the size… Audio
Lawnmowing – a simple task with an illuminating history and uncertain future
John Bluck explores the past, future, and current state of lawnmowing in a light-hearted but informative talk in six closely-cropped chapters. Audio
Pasifika sharing their culture on TikTok, despite security fears
More than 58,000 TikTok users have watched Mikaele Oloa slice a banana leaf to make an ula laufa'i, a traditional Samoan necklace.
The 'dark patterns' used by shopping sites to make you spend more
How many times have you made a rushed purchase online because you've been alerted to the fact that other people are making the same purchase? This is often due to 'dark matters.' Mohawk Media's Helen… Audio
Aorere College still struggling with digital divide in Level 3
Schools in particular are desperate to get their students online and Auckland is facing this issue for a second time in lockdown. Greg Pierce is the Principal of Aorere College in Papatoetoe. First Up… Audio
Digital charity still working on free access to web
As alert level three continues for Auckland, most schools, universities and workplaces are online, but not everyone has access to the web. Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa is a charitable… Audio
Exam algo bias, fighting back against the boss snooping on you
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about how the UK was forced to ditch exam results generated by a biased algorithm after student protests, how workers are fighting back… Audio
Apple's stock market value tops $2 trillion
Apple has become the first US private sector company to top a $2 trillion stock market value.
Global facial recognition company working closely with NZ govt
A major company at the centre of controversies over facial recognition technology in the US and UK is working closely with the New Zealand government.
Rocket Lab plans for mission to Venus
Rocket Lab is aiming beyond the moon, with plans to go to the second planet from the Sun - Venus. That mission is still a few years away. Rocket Lab's founder and chief executive Peter Beck talks… Audio
Controversial facial recognition software maker working with NZ government
A global giant at the centre of controversies over facial recognition technology in the US and UK, is working closely with the New Zealand Government.
The Tokyo-based NEC is updating the country's… Audio
