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Olympic Games: The moments that captured hearts at Tokyo 2020
A global pandemic added poignancy to these Olympic Games and social media documented all the emotions that were revealed over the two weeks.
Apple criticised for system that detects child abuse
There are privacy concerns that the system will be expanded to scan phones for political speech.
Council’s broadband licence cancelled after sub-leasing out airwaves
The Marlborough District Council breached an agreement with the government by allowing telecommunication businesses to provide broadband off the back of its licence.
Closing a loophole in Harmful Digital Communications Act
An amendment to the Harmful Digital Communications Act is expected to create a new offence, making it a crime to share intimate images or recordings without the person's explicit consent. Labour MP… Audio
Podcast Critic Caitlin Cherry
This week Caitlin looks at podcasts that make you re-think your views on women in the public eye including Pieces of Britney by Pandora Sykes of the BBC and Slowburn Season 2: The Clinton Impeachment.
…Twitter partners with Reuters and AP to tackle misinformation
The social media giant is linking up with the media organisations to add context and fact-checked information to help counter fake news.
Bryce Webster-Jacobsen: negotiating with ransomware hackers
Ransomware attacks are not a new phenomenon, but they have increased exponentially since the beginning of the pandemic. Bryce Webster-Jacobsen is the Director of Intelligence for Virginia-based… Audio
Technology commentator Sarah Putt
Technology commentator Sarah Putt joins Kathryn to discuss a new survey from Netsafe which has found New Zealanders believe the internet is more dangerous than it was five years ago, everyone's… Audio
Podcast Critic: Alix Higby
Today the newest member of the Afternoons production team, Alix Higby, shares her thoughts on the podcasts she's been listening to. She talks to Jesse about Spectacle: An Unscripted History of Reality… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell talks about the abuse of power exposed by Where is George Gibney? and British Scandal. Audio
Exporters hoping China kerfuffle does not affect them
Exporters are hoping China and New Zealand can keep the politics out of their long-standing trade relationship.
The Government has joined a group of United States allies who have pointed the finger… Audio
Judith Collins says Police Commissioner was wrong on ARTs
National party leader Judith Collins says the Police Commissioner was wrong to can Armed Response Teams, after two shootings incidents involving police in recent weeks.
Commissioner Andrew Coster… Audio
The tricky topic of taxing tech companies
Everyone has to pay their fair share of tax - but worldwide, the big tech multi-nationals have been getting away with paying far less than others. There are plans to change that. Audio
The rise of 'Finfluencers' on social media
If you're on any social media platforms, you will definitely have encountered the dreaded 'influencers' but what about 'Finfluencers'? NZ Herald journalist and podcaster Frances Cook joins Jesse to… Audio
Financial elder abuse - the heart-wrenching scams
Elderly people are being targeted by scammers in heart-breaking numbers. They rarely get their money back, and often they're too ashamed to admit to having been sucked in. Audio
Podcast Critic: Molly Jones
Molly gives her verdict on two podcasts she's been listening to - Wheel of Misfortune and Good Mourning. Audio
Podcast Critic: Ellie Jay
RNZ First Up producer Ellie Jay brings a fresh selection of what she's been listening to into the studio. Audio
Twitter loses immunity over user-generated content in India
Twitter no more enjoys liability protection against user-generated content in India as the US microblogging giant has failed to comply with new IT rules, the Indian government said.
GCSB boss warns cyber attacks getting more sophisticated
Cyberattackers are getting smarter and the attacks more sophisticated. A North Island kindergarten association is among hundreds of groups hit at the weekend by a cybercriminal gang believed to be… Audio
NZ schools, kindergartens hit by major global ransomware attack
Schools are offline and more than 100 North Island kindergartens are back to pen and paper due to a major international ransomware hit.
The GCSB is monitoring the situation and says people should be… Audio