Technology
Coronavirus: IT groups say they're left out in the cold
The country's three major IT groups have been left out of the loop by the Government in the race to speed up contact tracing of Covid-19 carriers
This despite the consensus that rapid, mass tracing… Audio
Covid-19: Major IT groups not consulted over race to speed up contact tracing
The country's three major IT groups have been left out of the loop by the government in the race to speed up critical contact tracing of virus carriers.
Coronavirus: IT industry calls Ministry of Health too slow
The IT industry fears the Health Ministry is adopting contact tracing technology that is too slow to keep up with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Health Ministry says it has repurposed its existing… Audio
5G coronavirus conspiracy 'dangerous nonsense', UK says
A conspiracy theory linking 5G to the spread of Covid-19 is dangerous fake news and completely false, the British government says.
Google's tracking Kiwis during Covid-19 lockdown
New Zealanders are mostly staying at home during lockdown, with trips to the supermarket down by 54 percent and transport hubs by 84 percent, according to a new data report from Google.
Coronavirus: Zoom ups development on safety and privacy
Video conferencing app Zoom is to pause the development of any new features so it can concentrate on safety and privacy issues.
The National Party has this week raised concerns about its use for… Audio
Covid-19: How apps could help contact tracing
The government is expecting a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases after broadening the testing criteria, meaning contact tracing capacities will need to be ramped up.
Tech during Covid brings out the bad, the ugly...and the good
Technology Mark Pesce looks at the highly strained boundary between public health and privacy - citing the visual tracking of the mobile phones of people who attended a Spring Break party in Florida… Audio
Auckland Uni professor takes home 'Oscar' of the space sector
The first head of the Auckland Space Centre has won an award for demonstrating new technologies that could catch and reduce space debris. Guglielmo Aglietti joins Kathryn to talk about that research… Audio
Coronavirus: Could apps help contact tracing?
The government is expecting a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases after broadening its testing criteria.
This means contact tracing capacities will need to be ramped up - and phone apps could… Audio
Without the tech, isolation would look very different
What would the world have looked like if the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2005, and people were kept in their houses for weeks at a time without the technology of today? Video
Cactus Outdoor shifts to face mask production
Workwear brand Cactus Outdoor is busy making masks. We speak to director Ben Keapes. Audio
Zoom. A national security threat?
Major security fears are being raised about cabinet meetings being conducted on zoom and the threat they pose to national security. IT security expert Daniel Ayres, says the biggest worry is the lack… Audio
Covid-19: Website to report lockdown breaches crashes in hours
A police website for reporting suspected lockdown breaches was so overrun with complaints it crashed just hours after being launched.
If you suspect a business or individual is breaching the Covid-19… Audio
Volunteers 3D printing face shields for health workers
Volunteers around the country are using 3D printers to make face shields for health workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response. The Shields Up project is asking for more volunteers… Audio
Popular app Houseparty raises privacy concerns
The popular video calling app Houseparty breaches its users' privacy, and tighter government controls are needed, experts say.
Coronavirus: Popular app Houseparty raises privacy concerns
It's become New Zealand's and several other countries' most downloaded app overnight.
Houseparty is the latest viral video sharing service used to fill the gap left by the loss of face-to-face… Audio
Wendyl Nissen: Living Simply Through the Seasons
A Natural Year follows Wendyl Nissen's tranquil life in the Hokianga countryside over a twelve month period. She joins the show to discuss her new book and how the move to self-isolation in the… Audio
NZ volunteers make thousands of face shields
Volunteers are using 3D printers to make tens of thousands of face shields for health workers helping in the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis across the country.
Business offers a helping hand
This week on Two Cents' Worth the team look at how Covid-19 has changed the way we work and live and what business might look like after the lock down is lifted. Audio
