Internet
GCSB records 15% rise in cyber threat incidents in 2021
The GCSB is urging the country's critical businesses to stay alert in the face of increasing cyber threats.
Cheers! Metaverse hits peak hype with virtual beer
Brewer's launch highlights the extent businesses will go to to join the latest bandwagon.
Gabriel Gatehouse: why the QAnon conspiracy refuses to die
Gabriel Gatehouse's BBC podcast series The Coming Storm, not only delves into QAnon's origins but how it remains a major force within the Republican party. Previously a BBC foreign correspondent… Audio
Police warn NZers over 'staggering' rise in online fraud
Police are warning New Zealanders to beware of sales on social media, because they're seeing a staggering amount of fraud in online trading.
A 24-year-old has been arrested and charged over 27 scams… Audio
Tech response to Ukraine crisis, NFT cautionary tale
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to look at how tech companies have responded to the crisis in Ukraine, and how a Hamilton 20-year-old's $70 million NFT sale is a real case of… Audio
The Panel with Emma John and Sam Johnson (Part 2)
Panellists Emma John and Sam Johnson discuss the long-term damage of misinformation on society, people separating over anti-vaccination views, and the beauty of a good lawn. Audio
Calling Home: Andrew Dubber in Norrmjöle, Sweden
Andrew Dubber and partner Michela Magas live in the picturesque village of Norrmjöle (pop 219), in the north of Sweden. They're currently renovating a 200-year-old farmhouse in a forest by a lake and… Audio
Russia blocks Facebook, says it restricts access to Russian media
Russia is blocking Facebook, the country's communications regulator said on Friday, in response to what it said were restrictions of access to Russian media on the platform.
2degrees launches 5G network
From today, 5G connectivity will be available to certain customers in central areas of Auckland and Wellington, as well as limited parts of Christchurch.
Drop in customer churn helps deliver 'positive' result for Sky TV
Sky TV plans to resume paying dividends to shareholders later this year after reporting revenue growth for the first time in six years.
NZME profits up on back of 13% rise in advertising revenue
The media company NZME has posted a jump in profit as advertising recovered despite the challenges posed by Covid-19.
Mobile revenue helps drive half-year profit rise for Spark
A lift in mobile revenue, lower depreciation costs and falling finance expenses have boosted Spark's bottom line.
Chorus posts jump in net profit, interim dividend
Shareholders of telecommunications company Chorus are set for a bigger pay day as it scales back spending on ultra-fast broadband.
Ukraine hit by cyber attack as US questions Russian troop pullback
Ukraine is pointing the finger at its neighbour over attacks by hackers while the US says a Russian invasion is still a possibility.
Spotify, Joe Rogan and the question of editorial responsibility
The Joe Rogan Experience is one of the world's biggest podcasts, but does Spotify need to take greater responsibility for its content? Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Linda talks to Jesse about the Ted Lasso series on Apple TV, The Gilded Age with Julian Fellowes on Neon, and Afterlife Season 3 on Netflix. Audio
Nils Melzer: the political persecution of Julian Assange
Nearly 12 years ago Wikileaks published the Afghan War Diary, one of the biggest leaks in US military history. To avoid extradition to the States to face espionage charges, Wikileaks founder Julian… Audio
Calls for police to investigate trauma cleaners
Warning: Story contains details that may be distressing to some listeners.
A trauma cleaning business that has been posting graphic death-related images on social media has been forced to apologise.
…Taranaki business loses $70,000 to fake shipping company
Police are warning businesses to be wary of scams after a Taranaki firm lost almost $70,000 to a false company overseas.
Tonga: How an internet blackout left many desperate for money
The telecommunications breakdown caused by Tonga's volcanic eruption and tsunami cut off a vital source of funds to Tongans at a time when they needed it most.