Technology
NZTA releases used car safety ratings
Transport agency Waka Kotahi has released its updated used car safety rating, including a crash avoidance rating to show how well a car can prevent or reduce crashes. Principal Advisor Vehicle Safety… Audio
PlayStation: Thirty years old today
Thirty years ago today the PlayStation was launched in Japan, it would be another year until it was available on these shores. Over 100 million consoles would eventually be sold and it is still the… Audio
Internet down in Hawke's Bay
Internet outages have been reported across the Hastings District and the Queenstown-Lakes District.
All hail the social media X-odus
X is out, Bluesky is in, and what is Mastodon? Social media is dramatically changing and The Detail asks where it's all going.
The battle for social media supremacy
Following the US election and a change of terms, users have left the social media platform X in droves. But that doesn't mean they're leaving social media altogether. Audio
Teen social media ban will be bad for marginalised people - activist
Despite bullying and harassment, social media can help young people find community, Shaneel Lal says.
Big tech says Australia 'rushed' social media ban for under 16s
Big Tech corporations on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying the law was "rushed" through parliament.
'A strong message': Kiwi parents want social media ban for youngsters too - expert
Most New Zealand parents would support following Australia's example and banning social media for young people, an expert says. Audio
Banks roll out Confirmation of Payee to combat scams
Bank scams are estimated to cost customers $200 million a year and from today, all New Zealand's main banks are rolling out a confirmation of payee service to help stop scams. Audio
Australia passes world-first law to ban under-16s from social media
Young people will be blocked from TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat in an attempt to protect their mental health. Audio
Health NZ spent $72m on contractors for one project
And the big spend on external hires is set to continue next year, despite the ministry planning to cut up to 1500 staff. Audio
Australia bans social media for under 16s
Australia has officially banned social media for children aged under 16. University of Auckland senior research fellow Samantha Marsh spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PGA-LIV Vegas match to feature $17 million crypto purse
The PGA Tour-LIV Golf made-for-TV matchup next month, featuring four of the sport's biggest names, will have a purse worth a minimum of $17 million in cryptocurrency.
Defence Minister on decision to stop building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch
Despite a booming worldwide rocket launch industry, the Space Minister has done a turnaround on building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government turns to tech firms to boost NZDF
A rapidly deteriorating global security environment has spurred the government to reach out to high-tech companies to boost the Defence Force. Audio
Health NZ's project to pay $2b back to staff makes slow progress
Three small health districts are exposed to the biggest risks in the trouble-plagued project to pay back thousands of dollars owed to hospital staff.
Feature interview: how to be smart about smart homes
Technology is now all over our homes, with cameras on door bells, and refrigerators that keep shopping lists. Our homes may be getting smarter, but are we asks trend forecaster and author Karen… Audio
Plans to build rocket launchpads at Kaitorete Spit fail to get off the ground
The government is backing off plans to build rocket launchpads south of Christchurch despite receiving no written advice on the issue. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to review the coalition Government a year on and discuss Australia's social media ban, which some are calling… Audio
The machine that places road cones
A groundbreaking automated road cone machine, developed in Stratford, Taranaki, is set to transform roadwork safety. Audio
