Technology
Call for tech donations for the Philippines
Ronan Yabut is asking New Zealanders to consider donating old technology to a good cause instead of throwing it away. Laptops are at the top of his list as he wants to send as many as he can back home… Audio
Multi-purpose cleaners slightly better than water - Consumer NZ
Using water to clean your whare doesn't sound very efficient or hygienic - but some of you might as well already be doing this. Consumer NZ found the majority of multi-purpose cleaners perform only… Audio
Apple criticised for system that detects child abuse
There are privacy concerns that the system will be expanded to scan phones for political speech.
Rocket Lab to launch New Zealand's first lunar mission
Rocket Lab will launch its first mission to the Moon from the Māhia Peninsula later this year.
Prof David Hutchinson: NZ leading next computer revolution
Dunedin-based quantum physicist Professor David Hutchinson believes New Zealand can lead the world in what is considered to be the next computer revolution, photonics. Audio
Apple to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple has announced details of a system to find child sexual abuse material on customers' devices.
Cochlear implant revolution by PhD candidate at Canterbury Uni
Cochlea implant technology is set for a revolution using a new method of detecting sound. PhD candidate at the University of Canterbury, Tom Maslin's work has made him a finalist in the KiwiNet… Audio
Detecting lazy eye in pre-schoolers
A new way of detecting lazy eye in pre-schoolers, that doesn't require four year olds to sit still and answer questions, is being trialled by a group of Māori led childcare centres in South Auckland… Audio
Tech with a Teenager
Charlie Cuff is back again. Tonight he delves into data collection and mining by companies like Google and Facebook. Audio
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the Commerce Commission's warning to telcos over the way they're marketing alternative broadband technologies as the copper telephone… Audio
Closing a loophole in Harmful Digital Communications Act
An amendment to the Harmful Digital Communications Act is expected to create a new offence, making it a crime to share intimate images or recordings without the person's explicit consent. Labour MP… Audio
Twitter partners with Reuters and AP to tackle misinformation
The social media giant is linking up with the media organisations to add context and fact-checked information to help counter fake news.
Wahine Māori develops breastfeeding app to help other māmā
A wahine Māori and mother of five is launching a breastfeeding app in a bid to help other māmā have greater access to resources and raise healthy babies.
Concerns over popularity of possibly-inaccurate menstrual tracking apps
Doctors are worried that thousands of people are relying on menstrual tracking apps that are not accurate.
The Health Research Council is funding a study on the apps to check how sound their… Audio
Zoom settles US class action privacy lawsuit for $123m
Video-conferencing firm Zoom has agreed to pay $NZ123 million to settle a class action privacy lawsuit in the US.
New research into extracting energy from waves
Biofouling is the bane of any boaties' life, but could it be harnessed to extract energy from waves? Researchers at Auckland University and NIWA are studying whether the organisms which quickly grow… Audio
Police IT disaster recovery a 'very high risk area', audit reveals
Police computer systems have been ill-prepared to cope with a disaster like a major hack.
Police computer systems outdated, ill prepared for major disruption - audit
Police don't know how much data they could lose if their IT systems are hacked.
An audit has shown police computer systems are ill-prepared to cope with major disruption.
Police say they are working… Audio
The ‘49ers
An epic train journey for a game of rugby marks the end of an era. Produced by Julie Benjamin Audio
Technology commentator Sarah Putt
Technology commentator Sarah Putt joins Kathryn to discuss a new survey from Netsafe which has found New Zealanders believe the internet is more dangerous than it was five years ago, everyone's… Audio
