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Hager: Spy system hosted by GCSB likely to be one used in capture-kill operations
Comment: The US spy system hosted by the GCSB appears to be a controversial intelligence system used in global capture-kill operations, writes Nicky Hager.
Another chip in the China relationship
China has been caught spying on us. Forty billion dollars in trade might explain why it took three years and the support of two friends to announce. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - Kate, Coutts, murder in Moscow
Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Emile Donovan about the dolphin drama that divided the nation (and the media) last weekend - and royal revelations that overshadowed a terrorist atrocity in… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
Colin Peacock joins Emile Donovan to debrief the week in media. Audio
Podcast Critic: Mary Argue
Today RNZ's very own producer Mary Argue is with Jesse to talk about some podcasts she's been listening to lately. Audio
Sensitive NZ Police video evidence shuffled around US tech companies
Sensitive video evidence compiled by New Zealand police has been shuffled around between US tech companies without them knowing, a newly released document reveals.
US tech companies had NZ police evidence videos
A document shows sensitive police video evidence was shuffled around between US tech companies without the police having any idea.
This has come to light in reports about the risks and costs of the… Audio
Expert on NZ's readiness for cyberattacks
The Government Communications Security Bureau is dismissing China's rejection of claims it hacked the computer systems of New Zealand parliamentary agencies.
On Tuesday, New Zealand accused China of… Audio
NZ sends clear message to China over cyberattack says expert
An international relations expert says New Zealand has sent a clear message to China: stop interfering or it will escalate its response.
The Government has accused Beijing of being behind a… Audio
Young person found hoarding thousands of child exploitation, animal cruelty images
The person's family thought they were online gaming and had a "major shock" when they discovered the truth.
AI takes on human for wine disease-spotting supremacy
A human is competing against an AI on a project aimed at detecting a disease costing the New Zealand wine industry millions.
Farming biotech to improve human access to healthcare
Often getting healthcare to remote residents around Aotearoa means long trips to bigger centres or delays in diagnoses. Greg Mirams from Techion talks to Jesse about their Fecpak G2 device and how it… Audio
Whakaata Maori celebrates 20th anniversary
Mapuna looks back at 20 years of Whakaata Maori which started out in 2004 as the Maori Television Service. It's now an established and popular part of Aotearoa's media landscape will celebrate its…
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China expert on cyber-attack allegations
Let's get more analysis on China's alleged interference in Western democracies now.
The United Kingdom and the United States have called out China over what they say have been state sponsored… Audio
UK accuses Chinese hackers of breaking into emails of British lawmakers
The United Kingdom has accused Chinese hackers of trying to break into the email accounts of British lawmakers who were critical of China and said a separate Chinese entity was behind a hack of its… Audio
UK and US call out China over cyber-attacks
The UK and US have called out China over what they say have been state sponsored cyber-attacks.
The United Kingdom has accused China of hacking its electoral commission, and targeting some of its… Audio
'Quiet on Set': Alleged abuse bombshells on Nickelodeon shows
The four-part documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV reveals that actor Drake Bell was sexually abused by Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck.
Television Critic: Brooks Alexander
Today Brooks talks to Jesse about Shogun, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Invicible and The 3 Body Problem. Audio
Introducing Brollie
The Australian streaming service is free (for the time being), reports Dan Slevin, and has an eclectic range to choose from. Video
More details revealed about NZ's AUKUS security pact plans
NZ "actively looking" for ways to participate in the controversial AUKUS pact, where work is underway on putting AI into submarine-hunting planes and radar into deep space for military targeting, a… Audio