Internet
Unreadable jargon in online contracts
A new study has found standard 'sign in' contracts are unreadable to the average customer. Courts are still enforcing these contracts even though most people don't understand what they've agreed to.
…Indian students arrested in US after enrolling in fake uni
US authorities have set up a fake university before
Geeks' gathering goes under the media radar
A titan of tech was in New Zealand last week along with hundreds of the world’s “alpha geeks” to talk about huge digital-age issues affecting us all. But none of it got mentioned in our media. Did it… Audio
Facebook pays teens to spy on them
Facebook is once again in hot water, after it was revealed the social media giant had been paying people for access to their private data. We talk through these issues with Privacy Commissioner John… Audio
Internet concerns: New Zealanders worried about data security
More than 90 percent of people say they are worried about the security of their personal data online.
What are social media influencers advertising obligations?
The UK is cracking down in a big way on the obligations of social media influencers who are paid by companies to promote their products. Should we be taking similar steps here? Audio
Kawerau mayor suggests chlorine dose for online critics
The mayor of Kawerau has suggested that some residents "need a shock dose of chlorine" after they complained online about discoloured tap water.
How do the internet and Pacific peoples get on? It’s complicated
Writer and artist Lana Lopesi and academic Damon Salesa discuss the complicated relationship between Pasifika people and the internet – the subject of Lopesi's book False Divides. Audio
Government doesn't understand e-commerce rules - Kelsey
A leading academic is demanding more information from the government on its position on protecting electronic commerce and digital privacy.
'Tourists from hell' hog holiday headlines and spark media pile-on
The so-called “unruly tourists” were called all the names under the sun in a media pile-on that entertained and angered New Zealanders in equal measure. Every move these surprise summer celebrities… Audio
NZ joins WTO drive for standardised online shopping rules
New Zealand will take part in World Trade Organisation negotiations to create a set of rules governing online trading and data flows between borders.
Revenge porn on the rise
New research from Netsafe, has found 5 percent of adult New Zealanders have had people post or threaten to post intimate images of them online without their permission. Audio
Kiwis affected by revenge porn
Nearly 200,000 Kiwis have been affected by revenge porn and online image-based sexual abuse. That's the finding of a new report from Netsafe, the first research of its kind here. Audio
Germany 'considers 5G ban' on Huawei amid global backlash
Chinese telecommunications company Huawei's activity could be restricted in Germany, after a number of countries have deemed it a security risk.
China law a concern in Huawei 5G ban - GCSB Minister
China's National Intelligence Law brought in last year is a "known concern" with Huawei, Andrew Little says as Spark seeks to roll out a 5G network.
Episode 5: Queer the Air
In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp explore queer representation in television, film and pop music and where LGBTQIA+ audiences are hoping it will go from here. Audio
Arrest in massive German data breach case
German federal police have arrested a man suspected of being responsible for a huge leak of personal details on hundreds of politicians, celebrities and journalists last month.
Pop! Culture podcast | Episode 3: A Matter of Taste
What do our 'tastes' say about us? And who gets to decide whether they're 'good' or 'bad'? In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp examine the elusive notion of taste. Audio
Episode 1: Beach, please!
We explore themes and characters of popular culture, and what their popularity says about us. First up: Mermaids! (And Mermen. And Tritons. And Sirens. And... you get the gist.) Featuring author and… Audio
Danyl Mclauchlan: how social media is warping society
It's not fake news but Facebook and other social media platforms that are really polluting our media landscape and our lives, argues Wellington writer Danyl Mclauchlan. Audio
