Internet
Podcast Critic Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell talks about I’m not a Monster and Mark Steel’s in Town. Audio
The man bringing free wifi to the people of Sanson
A Manawatu man is doing what he can to provide free wireless internet to his community. Thanks to Brynn Neilson - Sanson residents can get on the free wifi from home, at a local park, and even waiting… Audio
Password safety a bit lax in New Zealand
Kiwi iPhone users have been receiving text alerts from Apple saying their passwords are compromised lately, Take these warnings seriously if you want to be confident your online information is safe… Audio
Podcast Critic: Molly Jones
This week Molly Jones talks about the ABC podcast Ladies, We Need To Talk. Ladies, We Need To Talk" dives headfirst into the tricky topics we often avoid talking about, like our alcohol consumption… Audio
Unqualified online storm chasers causing problems for farmers
Online storm chasers are bearing the brunt of anger from farmers in mid-Canterbury who say they are over-hyping weather conditions causing unnecessary stress on farming communities. David Clark talks… Audio
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
