Internet
Cyber attack hits companies across Europe
Banks, retailers, and energy and transport firms across Europe have been struck by a major ransomware attack.
Fake News and the 2017 General Election
How will fake news affect this year's General Election campaign? A panel discussion on the local implications of what's a very live issue worldwide. Audio
Annie Goldson: 'Kim Dotcom is dancing in the surf'
The complex and compelling character of Kim Dotcom is now part of the New Zealand vernacular and his story raises issues that are relevant to us all, says Annie Goldson, director of the documentary… Video, Audio
Getting engaged with the audience
Thousands of people took part in TVNZ's recent interactive project What Next? but critics complained the questions and answers didn't reveal very much. Mediawatch talks to two experts about a new… Audio
Getting engaged with the audience
Thousands of people took part in TVNZ's recent interactive project What Next? but critics complained the questions and answers didn't reveal very much. Mediawatch talks to two experts about a new…
AudioInsight: Data in Exchange for Help
The government is working on plans to get community providers to hand over clients' names and details in order to improve systems, but Teresa Cowie asks how much personal data should we be willing to… Audio
News in bed: where do you get yours?
Tech news with Peter Griffin and UBER's CEO Travis Kalanick steps down after his controversial stint in the spotlight. And from renewing a passport to paying your speeding tickets; how often do you… Audio
Government signals some social service can hold on to identifiable data
Following pressure from social service providers, and the Privacy Commissioner, the government has rolled back its plans to make all the community organisations it funds handover identifiable personal… Audio
Tech news: cryptocurrency booms & the latest in gaming
Why the market for digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum is booming; the latest from LA gaming conference E3 2017; and Crash Override, the malware that can take down power grids. Audio
Putting kids pics on social media
Is it simply paranoid for parents to not allow photos of their kids on social media? Audio
A step-up for young start-ups
Facebook, Tumblr, and Snapchat... All big names in the tech industry, and all founded by millenials. Now a group of New Zealanders has raised half-a-million dollars to be invested in start-ups founded… Audio
A place for Muslims to vent
An Australian Muslim organisation wants to have government funding for "safe spaces" in which they can make "inflammatory" comments. Audio
Games fans fund their own fun
The crowdfunding website Kickstarter's become an important way for 'tabletop games' designers to connect with fans and raise the cash needed to produce their games. Audio
Tech news: Google's tax bill & your next 'essential' phone
The founder of Android launches a smartphone; Google releases its NZ accounts (spoiler alert: it's not paying much tax here), and China introduces new laws for foreign tech companies. Audio
Podcasts with Katy Atkin
This week Katy reviews "Masters of Scale" by LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman who tests theories on business with other famous company founders including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Netflix's Reed… Audio
Adopt a Lions Fan Facebook page makes connections
More than one thousand New Zealanders say they want to "Adopt a Lions Fan." Adam Gilshnan's set up a Facebook page for New Zealanders who are willing to billet Lions fans for free. He says there's a… Audio
Tech news: Google's latest ideas and net neutrality
This week, Google's offerings from its annual I/O developer conference; the latest fallout from the WannaCry ransomware attack; and the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) votes 2:1 to overturn… Audio
Appetite for reality over reality TV?
Leaving Neverland pulled in a huge audience for TVNZ recently but documentaries are few and far between on our main TV channels these days. Three new streaming services offering nothing but…
Where did the WannaCry ransomware attack originate?
Where did the WannaCry ransomware attack originate? Cybercrime reporter Kim Zetter says ransomware attacks usually originate in the eastern blok - and they are becoming more common. Audio
