Technology
Dr Anita Sands on technology's disruptive power
Dr Anita Sands hails from the east coast of Ireland, but has cemented herself on America's west coast in the heart of Silicon Valley. She's served, or is serving, on the boards of several software and… Audio
Privacy breach: Tech boss had okayed govt website with no testing
A top tech boss reviewed a website that then exposed private details of 300 young people who applied to take part in Tuia 250 commemorations, correspondence shows.
Wellington school's computer system hacked
A Wellington school's computer system has been hacked - and personal data may have been compromised.
Hackers could shut down satellites and turn them into weapons
Satellites have the potential to revolutionise many aspects of life, but they could also be shut down by hackers and used as weapons. Cyber conflict commentator Dr. William Akoto says all it takes is… Audio
Making electronic music with a Tesla coil
Tesla coils are known for producing impressive arcs of electrical lightening, but thanks to Kiwi software engineer Josh Bailey they can also make music. Video, Audio
Cyber attack forces cancellation of wool sales across Australia
Wool sales across Australia have been cancelled for the rest of the week after the IT system underpinning auctions and exports was hit by a cyber attack.
Password security. Has the horse bolted?
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews discusses what can you do if your password gets hacked. Also the impact of COVID-19 coronavirus on the tech industry. Audio
People are struggling with the shift to online services
A new report from the Citizens Advice Bureau has shed light on the impact of the shift to providing government and other services online. The organisation says a wide range of people, of all ages, are… Audio
Crackdown leads to 40pct increase in fines for drivers on mobile phones
A police crackdown on drivers using their mobile phones has led to a 40 percent increase in the number of fines being issued.
Road safety advocates are encouraged by the numbers, saying using a… Audio
DIY composting toilets in a time of drought
While there has been a small amount of rain in the north over the weekend, it is still very very dry. New Zealand artist Thomas Lauterbach explains how simple composting toilet could make a real… Audio, Gallery
Robots do some things exceptionally well – but they aren’t the solution to healthcare and education
The current and future uses of robots in health care and education is discussed by Dr Craig Sutherland from the University of Auckland during the 2019 Raising the Bar night. Audio
The Chain Gang - crypto's post-bubble potential
Peter Griffin looks past the rollercoaster ride that is cryptocurrency to find out its true potential. Audio
How to fix Wellington's water woes?
Water NZ's' Noel Roberts joins The Panel to discuss Wellington's continuing water woes. Audio
The trouble with Clearview AI, how your website watches you
Tech commentator Mark Pesce looks at American tech company Clearview AI and the implication that its facial recognition technology has for everyone. Audio
$109m bid for Israeli agri tech firm 'sound strategic proposition'
A cutting-edge agri tech company in New Zealand wants to buy global brand Afimilk.
Significant change to banking through technology
Significant change to banking through technology and competition is coming in the next couple of years, according to an industry observer. Audio
'Tinder for tourism' expanding to help build workforce
It's been described as 'Tinder for tourism' - and Go with Tourism is already reporting hundreds of successful matches less than a year since its soft launch.
Peter Gluckman: human innovation and unintended consequences
Humans are very good at inventing things but very bad at anticipating the harmful and unintended consequences of that inventiveness, says scientist Sir Peter Gluckman, co-author of the new book Ingeni… Audio
Why can't clean green NZ recycle its e-waste?
New Zealand produces some 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste every year - but we recycle less than two percent of it. Audio
Why can't clean green NZ recycle its e-waste?
New Zealand produces some 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste every year - but we recycle less than two percent of it.
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