Technology
Uber: the billion dollar loss-maker
Since it was founded in 2009, Uber has expanded aggressively to more than 60 countries and is currently valued at $NZ93 billion. But one analyst insists its business model makes no sense. Audio
Women's Refuge outraged over intimate photo ruling
The CEO of Women's Refuge Ang Jury says he's happy the police will appeal a court ruling that a woman did not suffer serious emotional distress after her husband shared intimate photos of her online. Audio
Sexual abuse group says judge wrong on Facebook photo ruling
A judge has dismissed charges against a man who posted photos of his half naked wife on Facebook, without her permission. But as Sharon Brettkelly reports a women's sexual abuse group says he got it… Audio
Netsafe: half naked photo case did not meet threshold
Netsafe says a judge's decision to dismiss a charge against a man who posted half naked pictures of his wife on Facebook is a test of the new Harmful Digital Communications Act. Netsafe's executive… Audio
Spark apologies for major fault, says not good enough
Spark apologises for a hardware fault - and all the backup systems - failing yesterday meaning thousands were inconvenienced. "We did let ourselves down yesterday. It's not good enough." Audio
The Distance Plan - climate art
The new President of the United States, Donald Trump, might not believe in climate change, but a Kiwi artist now based there is working with climate scientists to persuade the public that it's… Video, Audio
New website for kids books
Book lovers Sarah Forster and Jane Arthur are determined to get people talking more about children's literature.
They're in the last stages of setting up an online magazine - The Sapling - all about… Audio
Trans-Tasman movies on demand
A new service offering only Australian-made films launched with a patriotic hiss and a roar on Australia Day this week. We already have such a service for Kiwi films - but who knew? Audio
Trans-Tasman movies on demand
A new service offering only Australian-made films launched with a patriotic hiss and a roar on Australia Day this week. We already have such a service for Kiwi films - but who knew?
AudioHacking the genetic alphabet
Professor Floyd Romesberg of the Scripps Research Institute in California is part of a research team that's added 2 extra, synthetic genetic 'letters' to ecoli bacteria, and these single-celled… Audio
Tech news: Fake Twitter accounts & Android Instant Apps
Tech correspondent Peter Griffin with news that Google is testing out Android Instant Apps amid a downturn in the global app-based economy. Also how a proliferation of massive bot networks on Twitter… Audio
How Tetris can rewire your brain
A popular puzzle computer game which emerged from the Eastern Bloc has helped reveal to scientists how repeating an activity can rewire our brains. Audio
How Twitter turned short and sharp
When ‘micro-blogging’ took off journalists and media outlets got on board in a big way. But a founding member of the company that launched Twitter ten years ago tells Mediawatch the original plan was…
Is the web killing off global broadcasting?
The world's biggest TV channels are now stream live on the net and the online audience is growing fast. But the global champion for international broadcasters tells Mediawatch old-fashioned…
Race Relations Commissioner wants review of hate speech laws
The Race Relations Commissioner wants a review of legislation dealing with hate speech following a rise in what she describes as vile, vitriolic and very threatening language online. Audio
Nooks and crannies of NZ getting super-fast Internet
Super fast internet access is coming to the outer edges of New Zealand. The mayors of Whangarei and Winton say it's a big step forward for their communities. Audio
Driverless electric vehicle launched at Chch Airport
A driverless electric shuttle was launched at Christchurch Airport today, and will eventually transport passengers and their bags around the airport. Video, Audio
Biometric borders
Katina Michael of the University of Wollongong talks about the privacy dangers in biometric security. Audio
How Quantum Technology is Changing the World
There's a global race to become leaders in quantum technology with billions being invested worldwide. New Zealand, who are pioneers in the field, are contributing at top level to the race. The Dodd… Audio
New technology with Sarah Putt
The new Android phone from Chinese company Oppo, supposedly the "iphone killer" is on its way to AU, and then NZ. Audio
