Technology
NZ tech firms' pandemic resilience: 'We were growing in really difficult times'
The biggest and smallest New Zealand tech companies have proved to be the most resilient to Covid-19 disruptions, a survey shows.
'Revolution in nutrition': Fonterra hopes to boost health benefits of dairy products
Fonterra has announced a deal for the design of dairy products that incorporate targeted release of specific nutrients.
What is the metaverse? And why is Facebook rebranding?
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about Mark Zuckerberg's announcement last week that Facebook would rebrand to Meta, to focus the direction of the company on the metaverse. Mark… Audio
The risk of slow adoption of AI by NZ business
The country's largest data specialist business, Qrious has the results from its inaugural State of AI report. Qrious' acting CEO, Stephen Ponsford, says it's the most complete picture of artificial… Audio
Facebook to shut down facial recognition system
Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns about the use of such technology.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT services talks about the importance of two step identity authentication as well as the useful tools you might not know are on Windows 11. Audio
Data, other intangible assets to drive company growth - research
Intangible asset specialist EverEdge says such assets can grow much faster, which is good news for companies with business models built around data.
Longest electric flight over water lands in Wellington
Wellington Airport has welcomed an electrifying new visitor.
An entirely electric two-seat light aircraft, owned and flown by the Christchurch-based ElectricAir, undertook the longest ever pure… Video, Audio
NZ biotech company's device can tell if you need a Covid booster
A New Zealand-based biotech company wants to start mass producing a device which can tell you whether or not you need a Covid booster shot.
Orbis ultimately wants to see its "lab in a box" available… Audio
Record-breaking electric flight touches down in Wellington
A record-breaking electric flight touched down in Wellington this morning.
The 2-seater took the longest ever pure electric flight over water, flying from Omaka near Blenheim, across Cook Strait, to… Audio
Electric plane arrives in Wellington
Low emissions aviation has arrived - in Wellington at least.
The city's airport welcomes its first electric flight this morning.
It's a two-seat light aircraft, owned and flown by the… Audio
Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers
Facebook's planned name change to Meta is causing a stir in Israel where the word sounds like the Hebrew word for "dead".
Facebook parent company goes 'Meta'
Facebook is changing its company name to Meta. It's a shift of focus for the social media giant after a barrage of negative publicity. Worldwatch's Max Towle has this report. Audio
Facebook changes corporate name to Meta
The company plans to broaden its reach beyond social media into areas like virtual reality.
Facebook announces name change to 'Meta'
Mark Zuckerberg has announced Facebook is changing its name to Meta.
It's demoting the Facebook brand to just one of the company's subsidiaries, alongside Instagram and WhatsApp.
Facebook was… Audio
Smaller businesses triple investment in cyber security - survey
Cyber security continues to be priority one for most small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as the number of security breaches continue to grow.
Technology commentator Sarah Putt
Technology commentator Sarah Putt joins Kathryn to look at this week's US congressional hearing that sought to investigate the harm that social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat might be… Audio
Using tech to reduce the cost of rework in construction
A New Zealand tech company is working to address the staggering cost of re-work on construction sites. It's estimated the cost of fixing shoddy work or correcting mistakes can represent between 10 and… Audio
Covid-19: Minister admits MIQ has weaknesses
Thousands of New Zealanders stuck overseas are pinning their hopes on today's MIQ announcement - which could improve their chances of getting back into the country.
Shorter MIQ times and isolating at… Audio
Facebook 'unquestionably making hate worse' - whistleblower
Facebook is "unquestionably making hate worse".
That's the scathing claim from whistleblower Frances Haugen, who's been giving evidence to UK politicians working on the country's Online Safety Bill.
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