Technology
Big cyber attacks increasingly motivated by money - watchdog
Major financially motivated cyber attacks in New Zealand have exceeded those launched by nation-states for the first time.
TradeWindow signals job losses
The trade software company is losing money and moving quickly to reorganise the business in order to break even.
US Vice President Harris calls for action on 'full spectrum' of AI risks
In a speech at the US Embassy in London, US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke of the dangers AI could pose for individuals and the Western political system.
Wellington video game developer debuts new release
Last year the New Zealand gaming industry generated more income than its Australian counterpart, with Wellington-based PikPok making a name for itself amongst local video game developers. The studio… Audio
How digital technology affects our biology
Our attention spans and emotions are not the only thing impacted by our digital 21st century life and evolution is having a hard time keeping up. Manoush Zomorodi is the host of the TED Radio Hour on… Audio
Expert Feature: Knife sharpening and knives
Today's expert is about a skill all of us should have, but many find hard to perfect. It's knife sharpening. Our expert guest is Hayden Scott, who was a chef for 25 years before getting into the art… Audio, Gallery
New Zealand representatives to join world-first global AI summit
New Zealand officials are expecting to go to the first global summit on AI safety being held at the UK's famed Bletchley Park next week.
Kiwis deserve a 'right to repair' their own appliances
Opinion -There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, but those days are long gone.
Telcos fail to improve billing app for second year
The Commerce Commission says mobile phone providers have failed to improve pre-pay billing apps, for the second year in a row. In the latest report, prepared by Consumer NZ, not much has changed when… Audio
Rotorua teen turns AI against pest wallabies
Fourteen-year-old Cameron Moore has designed a pest trap that uses artificial intelligence to tackle the increasing threat. Audio
Calls for more caution with banking communications
The government's cyber security arm, CERT, is urging consumers to be especially cautious when responding to online or text offers from anyone - including legit financial services.
The warning comes… Audio
14yo inventor from Rotorua uses AI to trap wallabies
Wallabies, adorable and harmless on the rugby field, but harmful and devastating to Aotearoa's ecosystem. 14 year old Cameron Moore from Rotorua was concerned about the growing wallaby population in… Audio
Social Media is spreading misleading information on the Middle-East
As unrest in the Middle-East intensifies, experts are battling a war of another kind - social media is full of misleading information. There are false videos, photographs and even tampered official… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today Dan Watson talks to Jesse about a digital detox while he's away on the Spirit of New Zealand ship and water safety tips! Audio
The warnings before NZ's spending on measuring cattle burps from space
How did New Zealand come to invest $29m in a Bezos-backed methane satellite space plan that will not improve New Zealand's methane estimates?
Abuse survivor wants teachers banned from talking to students on social media
A former student who was groomed and sexually abused by her teacher wants teachers banned from talking to students on social media.
As the law currently stands, if a child is over 16, they have… Audio
MetService on criticism: Auckland Anniversary flooding was 'unprecedented'
MetService is defending itself against criticism it was unable to forecast the extreme rainfall that led to deadly flooding in Auckland in January.
Ted Cheeseman: Can AI and citizen science save our marine mammals?
Happywhale.com - a global database of of marine mammal images - harnesses the power of citizen science and rapid advancements in AI, to track some of the ocean's largest and most endangered creatures… Audio
Microsoft's Clippy is back, kind of, and now powered by AI
A ChatGPT-style AI assistant embedded into Microsoft Office apps will become available to all from 1 November.
University of Waikato launches fintech degree course
There is an unmet demand for people who understand open banking, digital currencies and related technologies, the university says.
