Internet
Christchurch correspondent confronts Daily Mail over online appropriation
The Mail Online is one of the world’s most popular websites - partly because it recycles the online journalism of other outlets as clickbait. You’ll never believe what happened when New Zealand-based…
AudioHow do we cope with email overload?
Some people get more than 100 emails every day - and this can be really bad for stress levels. The panellists discuss how to take a load off when you're accessible around the clock. Audio
Harvard entrant's place rescinded following racial slur revelations
Kyle Kashuv , a survivor of the Parkland High School shootings in February 2018, was admitted to Harvard University earlier in this year, but received an email a couple of weeks ago rescinding the… Audio
Facebook unveils Libra digital currency
Facebook says it'll roll out a digital currency called Libra next year that would allow its billions of users around the world to make financial transactions online. It's partnered with 28 companies… Audio
Facebook breast pump ban fires up mums
"Nipple sucker 3000" and "jug juicer" are terms invented by a group of frustrated Australian mothers, who have mounted a fight against Facebook's ban on swapping breast pumps.
Natalie Wynn (aka ContraPoints) - the 'Oscar Wilde of YouTube'
Natalie Wynn aka ContraPoints, is a youtube video essayist and political philosopher who seeks to examine, counter and play with internet culture. Her videos, which have gathered over 8 million views… Audio
What is 5G, and how will it change our lives?
5G is coming - what exactly is that, and will it be the revolution telcos would have you believe? Audio
What is 5G, and how will it change our lives?
5G is coming - what exactly is that, and will it be the revolution telcos would have you believe?
AudioIs this Kim Dotcom's last hurrah?
Kim Dotcom's seven year saga to avoid extradition to the United States for piracy crimes is finally coming to an end. Audio
Is this Kim Dotcom's last hurrah?
Kim Dotcom's seven year saga to avoid extradition to the United States for piracy crimes is finally coming to an end.
AudioNew vaping website promotes smoking alternative
A new website that provides information and advice on vaping in New Zealand has been launched this morning.
Treasury Budget 'hack' inquiry - political analysis
The State Services Commission is under pressure to finish investigating Gabriel Makhlouf's 'Budget hack' claim before he heads to Ireland to start a new job.
Two days after saying the Treasury's… Audio
Bridges concerned over limits of inquiry into Treasury breach
National Party leader Simon Bridges says the Treasury Secretary may be the fall-guy for ministers' false allegations of criminal hacking of Budget documents.
The State Services Commission is looking… Audio
Govt plans Digital Services Tax for online multinationals
The government is considering options for taxing online corporations such as Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Uber and Airbnb.
A Digital Services Tax of two to three percent on turnover is one of the… Audio
National confident Treasury boss' Budget 'hack' claim a lie
National is confident the investigation into Gabriel Makhlouf's Budget hacking claim will prove that Treasury sat on a lie.
The State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes says the investigation will… Audio
Budget breach: National confident Treasury lied over 'hack'
National is confident the investigation into Gabriel Makhlouf's Budget hacking claim will prove that Treasury sat on a lie.
The State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes says the investigation will… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 5 June 2019
National confident Treasury boss' Budget 'hack' claim a lie, Four killed in Darwin shooting, gunman arrested, Protests in London as Trump meets May, Govt plans Digital Services Tax for online… Audio
Government proposes taxes for tech giants, multinationals
The government has released details of how it intends to tax large online multinational companies like Facebook, Google, Uber and Airbnb.
Why it's worth putting taxpayer dollars into gaming
A $7.5 million injection into a University of Canterbury game lab is an indication of the staggering numbers the industry returns to the economy. Audio
Why it's worth putting taxpayer dollars into gaming
A $7.5 million injection into a University of Canterbury game lab is an indication of the staggering numbers the industry returns to the economy.
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