Technology
'A strong message': Kiwi parents want social media ban for youngsters too - expert
Most New Zealand parents would support following Australia's example and banning social media for young people, an expert says. Audio
Banks roll out Confirmation of Payee to combat scams
Bank scams are estimated to cost customers $200 million a year and from today, all New Zealand's main banks are rolling out a confirmation of payee service to help stop scams. Audio
Australia passes world-first law to ban under-16s from social media
Young people will be blocked from TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat in an attempt to protect their mental health. Audio
Health NZ spent $72m on contractors for one project
And the big spend on external hires is set to continue next year, despite the ministry planning to cut up to 1500 staff. Audio
Australia bans social media for under 16s
Australia has officially banned social media for children aged under 16. University of Auckland senior research fellow Samantha Marsh spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PGA-LIV Vegas match to feature $17 million crypto purse
The PGA Tour-LIV Golf made-for-TV matchup next month, featuring four of the sport's biggest names, will have a purse worth a minimum of $17 million in cryptocurrency.
Defence Minister on decision to stop building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch
Despite a booming worldwide rocket launch industry, the Space Minister has done a turnaround on building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government turns to tech firms to boost NZDF
A rapidly deteriorating global security environment has spurred the government to reach out to high-tech companies to boost the Defence Force. Audio
Health NZ's project to pay $2b back to staff makes slow progress
Three small health districts are exposed to the biggest risks in the trouble-plagued project to pay back thousands of dollars owed to hospital staff.
Feature interview: how to be smart about smart homes
Technology is now all over our homes, with cameras on door bells, and refrigerators that keep shopping lists. Our homes may be getting smarter, but are we asks trend forecaster and author Karen… Audio
Plans to build rocket launchpads at Kaitorete Spit fail to get off the ground
The government is backing off plans to build rocket launchpads south of Christchurch despite receiving no written advice on the issue. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to review the coalition Government a year on and discuss Australia's social media ban, which some are calling… Audio
The machine that places road cones
A groundbreaking automated road cone machine, developed in Stratford, Taranaki, is set to transform roadwork safety. Audio
The National Pub quiz champion
The National Pub quiz championship was held on Saturday. The event - which crows the nation's best team - saw 560 participants go head-to-head. They battled it out over Sports, Science, TV, Geography… Audio
Is your toaster spying on you?
When buying a new appliance, should we consider that it could be reporting on us and recording us? Many of our appliances have this capability now. Audio
Police put core services update on backburner - again
For years, police have been saying they need to replace fragmented, old technology systems to keep the public safe - but the update has again been put off.
US proposes partial break-up of Google
The Department of Justice is urging a federal judge to force a sale of the company's Chrome web browser after a landmark ruling this year found Google had violated US antitrust law with its search…
Lord of the Ring (laser)
For over a decade, an irreplaceable ring laser has been trapped in a cavern 30m below Christchurch port hills. The Carl Zeiss laser was installed in an old World War Two bunker in 1997 until a… Audio
Tech: Roblox gives parents more control
Technology commentator Bill Bennett looks at Australia's proposed 'duty of care' laws that would force online giants to take preventative action on mental health harms. Roblox is to give more controls… Audio
Al app able to flag harmful messages and bad language
Imagine a real time toxicity test that you could apply to all your social media messages and emails, before you set them free in the cyber universe. Auckland University researchers have developed… Audio
