Technology
Live The Dream - Irene Wakefield
Over the summer Wellingtonian Irene Wakefield is honing her online resource for teenagers who're considering serious relationships, or who are with partners who're hurting them physically and… Audio
VoxPop - Peter Fowler
"Vox Populi" - the voice of the people - takes on a whole new meaning as Summer Days with Jesse Mulligan helps with the launch of the latest digital innovation VoxPop. Audio
US spy chief 'even more resolute' on Russia cyber attack
The top US intelligence official has told Congress he was "even more resolute" in his belief that Russia staged cyber attacks on Democrats in the 2016 election campaign.
US officials say Russia did interfere in election
The top intelligence official in the United States has told congress he is "even more resolute" in his belief that Russia was behind cyber attacks on the Democrats during the 2016 election campaign. Audio
People need to 'switch off' from work emails, says union
A trade union boss is calling on the government to consider following France's lead and ban major employers from sending work-related emails outside work hours.
Dr Chris Acton: Hubble telescope
Dr Chris Acton will be talking the Hubble telescope. Audio
Work related emails
A trade union boss is calling on the government to consider following France's lead and ban major employers from sending work-related emails outside work hours. Audio
Southland's aluminium smelter to stay open
Southland's aluminium smelter is expected to stay in business, despite the existence of a shut-down clause that became available to the company from Sunday. Audio
Fire Service recalls faulty equipment
The fire service has been forced to recall helmets, chemical splash suits and high pressure hoses because of faults and complaints from firefighters. Audio
French workers win 'right to disconnect'
French employees are getting the legal right to avoid work emails outside working hours.
Word Christchurch 2016: Reimagining Journalism
Contributors from Freerange Press's Don't Dream It's Over: Reimagining Journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand discuss the state of journalism in the country. They explore the strengths and weaknesses of… Audio
Taiwan: rebuilding democracy with tech
Last year, shortly after visiting New Zealand, Taiwanese political activist and civic hacker Audrey Tang was appointed as a Cabinet Minister with special responsibility for solving communication… Audio
Commisioned: Privacy Commissioner
In the second in the series of Commissioner interviews The Weekend is looking at how drones, oversharing on Facebook, robots, our internet surfing habits...past crimes even impact on our privacy.
The… Audio
NZ-tested tidal energy device powers US military installation
A New Zealand-tested device that uses waves to generate power is providing electricity for a US military installation in Hawaii.
Beachgoer Safety & Apps
Clint van Marrewijk app Safer Me was set up to help keep people safe at work but with staff heading to the beach this summer they added the ability to share the location of sharks and rips. Audio
Beachgoer Safety & Apps
Clint van Marrewijk app Safer Me was set up to help keep people safe at work but with staff heading to the beach this summer they added the ability to share the location of sharks and rips. Audio
New free app shares rip warning
Beachgoers can share and receive rip warnings this summer thanks to a new free app.
VoxPop creator Peter Fowler
VoxPop is a dynamic new take on an oldie but a goodie of the radio business, the so-called vox pop. It is a smartphone app which allows our audience to record an answer to a general or specific… Audio
2016: the year in tech
This Way Up reviews what's been hot (quite literally in one notable case) tech in 2016. VR has well and truly arrived and chatbots are on the horizon. Audio
Nights' Culture - Electronic Music
For a break from Christmas music we have Paul Berrington aka DJ B-Lo. playing music by Octave One, Carl Craig, Underground Resistance , and Drexciya. a group of Detroit DJs and producers who followed… Audio