Internet
Why NZ-owned tech companies are pledging not to spy on schoolkids
New Zealand-owned educational technology companies are pledging not to spy on schoolchildren as concerns are raised in Europe and the US about the Harvesting of pupils' personal data.
Expert on why NZ is funding research on social media algorithms
New Zealand is teaming up with tech firm Microsoft to fund research into social media algorithms.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement yesterday in New York.
The initiative has… Audio
Tech partnership aims to translate news into te reo Maori at scale
A new partnership between a local translation software company and Microsoft aims to bring vastly more daily news in te reo Maori in print and online. Straker Translations is based in Tamaki Makaurau… Audio
King Charles III loses his cool in viral video
A video of King Charles III losing his cool over a leaking pen while signing a document has gone viral.
It's the second time the King has been visibly frustrated in recent days with another video… Audio
Online retailer fined for misleading 'daily deal' promotions
The Commerce Commission says companies promoting sales by warning of limited stock must be able to back up those claims.
The prominent online retailer One-Day, owned by the Warehouse Group, has been… Audio
Experts urge Lotto to drop plans for online Bingo game
The govenrment has announced the next steps in it plan to help strengthen Māori media over the three years.
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson says Māori media have a particularly vital… Audio
Click and reflect - Netiquette campaign urges a kinder, gentler internet
The Human Rights Commission is calling for people to exercise better etiquette when interacting with others online.
'Romance scams' among cyber threats facing New Zealanders
People looking for love are being targeted by scammers more frequently, according to new insights from CERT NZ.
Facebook 'down' as users report bizarre glitches
Facebook users have reported widespread problems on the social media network, with feeds showing dozens of random comments to celebrities.
Chorus profits sparked by fibre rollout
Telecommunications lines company Chorus has posted a 25 percent jump in profit, as it benefited from continued growth for fibre broadband and a number of one-off factors.
Why Andrew Tate was banned from Instagram and Facebook
Meta has banned controversial online influencer Andrew Tate from Facebook and Instagram for violating its policies.
Disney tops Netflix in total subscribers
Disney has taken the crown for total subscribers from Netflix for the first time ever.
The firm reported more than 221 million subscribers across its three streaming platforms at the start of July.
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'Total domination being attempted here': Google claims full data control for NZ cloud region
A Wellington cloud services provider says Google's claim it will offer New Zealanders complete control over their own data is not true.
Cloud company disagrees with Google claims
A Wellington cloud services company says Google's claim it will offer New Zealanders complete control over their own data is not true.
It questions why the Government has been so quick to weigh in… Audio
How media headlines reach you
When you search for something on the internet, why do you get the results you get? Audio
Sex-ed needs urgent overhaul: prosecutor
A leading Australian sexual offences prosecutor says unless sexuality and relationship education is vastly improved, the tide of sexual assault and rape will never be stemmed. Katrina Marson has spent… Audio
"Roady" app, a NZ start up to make the most of travelling here and abroad
A Kiwi start-up has officially launched an aid for travellers called 'Roady'. It helps local and international travellers find those hidden gems when they hit the road. Audio
Head in the clouds? Call for NZ to take control of data storage
A new report says that New Zealand needs to look harder at how its data is being handled offshore and regain some local control of cloud services.
Facebook owner Meta posts first ever losses as users switch to TikTok
The owner of Facebook and Instagram was hit by a fall in advertising sales in the three months to July.
Geoff White on North Korea's prolific cyber-criminals
Geoff White is an author and investigative journalist who has been tracking the exploits of North Korean cyber criminals the Lazarus Group. He's examined how a reclusive country where the internet is… Audio
