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Podcast Critic Katy Atkin
Katy Atkin has been listening to the LA times Dirty John podcast. Audio
#MeToo: Because this is the world we live in
Nearly every woman Felicity Monk knows has been affected by sexual violence or harrassment. #MeToo is simply giving a platform to those who have remained silent for so long, she writes.
Reese Witherspoon reveals she was assaulted by a director
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon says she was assaulted by an unnamed film director when she was 16.
Studio chief resigns after harassment reports
The head of Amazon Studios, Roy Price, has resigned over sexual harassment allegations.
Volunteers called to help navigate Work and Income site
The Citizens Advice Bureau in Whangarei is appealing for super-sleuths who can find their way around government websites. It says it urgently needs volunteers to help people who don't know what… Audio
Krack attack: NZ wi-fi users warned
Internet NZ says New Zealanders should avoid using Wi-Fi following a global software hack.
#MeToo campaign picking up pace
An online campaign to show the extent of abuse, attacks and harassment women has taken off on social media. Audio
Businesses may be safe from wifi breach - InternetNZ
Internet New Zealand says local businesses may have dodged an international wifi security breach. Audio
Invercargill library Kardashian photoshoot goes viral
A group of playful library employees from Invercargill have paid homage to the Kardashian's 10th anniversary, recreating their magazine cover. Video, Audio
Turning away from toxic Twitter
Broadcaster Duncan Garner has quit Twitter after a newspaper column on immigration sparked online outrage and abuse. Sean Plunket also stepped away from Twitter and then stepped down from the… Audio
Urgent BSA meeting over Plunket tweet
A tweet by former broadcaster Sean Plunket about producer Harvey Weinstein has prompted an urgent meeting of the Broadcasting Standards Authority.
Police tweet: 'We got it completely wrong'
A tweet that joked about breaking the news of someone's death to family members has prompted an apology from the highest echelons of police management. Audio
Increase your size and strength! Mesh networking in the home
Peter Griffin has tips on boosting your wifi signal throughout the home – no more dead spots and laggy connections in the loo! Audio
Young Ocean Explorers
The call of the sea lead Steve Hathaway to give up his day job as a builder and start filming the world underwater. With the help of his daughter Riley, he began filming short educational shows on… Audio
US Supreme Court rules against Dotcom
Kim Dotcom's bid to recover $US40 million of assets seized by the US government has been rejected by the US Supreme Court.
Winston wins the web
Can't get a straight answer from Winston Peters about who he'll go into coalition with? Ask Google instead.
Facial recognition software: brilliant or dangerous?
With the introduction of the iPhone X, Apple brought to the forefront facial recognition technology, or what they call FaceID - a way for users to be able to unlock their phone just by looking at it… Audio
Are you ready to be immersed in the news?
Virtual reality and 360 video are already part of the mix for big names in online news overseas. Now two new projects here have had a crack at it with funding from the public purse. Is “immersive… Video, Audio
Zoe Quinn: 'Why are we calling death threats ‘trolling’?'
Zoë Quinn became the target of one of the most vicious online harassment campaigns in history – GamerGate – after her ex-boyfriend posted a hateful blog entry. Now she helps others on the receiving… Audio
Is tough the same as strong?
Psychologist Sam O'Sullivan is talking to people around the country about what it means to be tough on the inside. A diverse range of Kiwis share their own perspectives on the website Toughtalk. Video, Audio
