Internet
Northland motel owner tired of fibre internet installation delays
A Northland motel owner says he's fed up with Chorus workers who show up, eat their lunch, then disappear again - without installing his fibre internet.
NZ want regulation on harmful content online - report
New Zealanders want greater accountability from social-media companies to stop harmful and inappropriate content from being circulated.
A Classification Office report said 83 percent of people are… Audio
Law enforcement could use cell data to prove illegal abortions
The US Supreme Court's decision to make abortion illegal has sparked digital security concerns in the US and around the world.
Law enforcement can now order tech companies to provide users' internet… Audio
Growing concern over impact of toxic online content on young people
New Zealanders lack confidence in social media companies to keep them safe and are highly concerned about youth being exposed to harmful or inappropriate content, a report has found.
Fighting misinformation online, the experts leading the way
When misinformation about the coronavirus is spreading like a virus, who you gonna call? The Virality Project. We speak to Assistant Director Elena Cryst about work to stop rumors and outright lies… Audio
How to outwit the scammers' latest ploys: 'Take a breath and pause'
Digital safety specialists are warning people to be savvy of more sophisticated ploys cybercriminals are using to appear official and target victims.
Elon Musk to address Twitter employees for first time since launching takeover bid
Elon Musk will speak to Twitter Inc employees this week for the first time at a company-wide meeting since launching his $US44 billion takeover bid in April.
Council reassesses services after stream of abuse over berm
Ōpōtiki District Council staff are querying whether they should be mowing berms after receiving social media abuse.
EU agrees to single mobile charging port in blow to Apple
EU countries and lawmakers have agreed to a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras in a world first.
Google ordered to pay Australian politician $715,000
An Australian court has ordered Google to pay a hefty fine to a former politician due to a YouTuber's 'relentless, abusive, defamatory' campaign against him.
What makes people behave badly on dating apps?
Although many Kiwis met their current partner on an app, others repeatedly experience ghosting and derision in the online dating realm, says social researcher Joanne Orlando. Audio
Costa Rica 'at war' with Russian hackers
Costa Rica is in a state of emergency after cyber attacks that crippled health, education and tax services, and experts warn other nations should beware.
Sex, safety and dating apps - new study reveals an age divide
People over 50 are "dating dangerously" while under-30s frequently have rough sex with people they meet on apps, according to a new study. Audio
Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss
A technology industry leader is urging the government not to shy away from policing social media platforms in New Zealand.
Two decades of internet disruption
The Internet hasn’t just disrupted the media business in this millennium so far: it’s transformed it - and, in some cases, overwhelmed it. As he steps down after two decades at Internet NZ, Jordan… Audio
Two decades of internet disruption
The Internet hasn’t just disrupted the media business in this millennium so far: it’s transformed it - and, in some cases, overwhelmed it. As he steps down after two decades at Internet NZ, Jordan…
Audio'Democracy can be fragile': PM uses Harvard speech to call out tech giants
Jacinda Ardern has called social media a threat to modern day democracy, during her latest speech in Boston. Video
$3.7m lost to cyber scams in first quarter
Cyber scams are continuing to evolve, with urgency, fear and opportunity used to dupe victims into parting with their money.
Scams going unreported as victims turn to online communities
Victims of online scams are turning to online communities for help as they are too unsure and embarrassed to go to the police.