Technology
Businesses must improve online consumer experience - review
There appears to be a disconnect between what businesses and consumers regard as innovation.
'They cut the VPN': Oscars screening party in Shanghai
Nomadland, directed by a Chinese-born woman, has cleaned up at the Academy Awards, but many behind China's so-called 'Great Firewall' may have their access to the news, and the film, restricted.
India asks Twitter to take down tweets critical of Covid-19 handling
The Indian government asked social media platform Twitter to take down dozens of tweets that were critical of India's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, as cases of Covid-19 again hit a world…
Apple unveils new kit, will tech cope with DHB shakeup?
Technology commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to look at another of Apple's mega-events where the company revealed new products and where it's going. HomePod is on its way to New Zealand, there's… Audio
Controversy brewing in Māhia peninsula over Rocket Lab
Controversy is brewing over Rocket Lab's work at the Māhia peninsula.
Locals are angry at the use of military payloads, and accuse the company at breaking its promise.
But the local mayor is all for… Audio
Uni students to test power system product aboard Rocket Lab mission
A trio of university students has raised half a million to test their product in space aboard a Rocket Lab mission in July.
Instagram 'blocking' means small business owners missing out
Hannah Koumakis is a small business owner losing money after her Instagram account was disabled - and she's still in the dark as to why.
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The drone, called Ingenuity, was airborne for less than a minute, but Nasa is celebrating what represents the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another planet.
Two dead in Tesla crash in Texas that was believed to be driverless
Two men died after a Tesla vehicle, which was believed to be operating without anyone in the driver's seat, crashed into a tree north of the US city of Houston, authorities said.
Digital divide could lead to 'entrenched inequity', economist warns
More needs to be done to address the growing digital divide, or those already disadvantaged in society will fall even further behind, says BNZ's chief economist following the release of its latest…
NZ's drive towards cleaner motorsport: 'We're in the business of going fast'
An international all-electric rally series is up and running while several Kiwis say it's only a matter of time before EVs play a dominant part in their sport.
State surveillance body cautions over police facial recognition technology
A US watchdog of state surveillance says the advisers that New Zealand police are bringing in have a lot to watch out for.
2020 Prime Minister's Science Prize winners
There are some familiar names as well as some new faces among the winners of the 2020 Prime Minister's Science Prizes. Audio
2degrees joins the 5G party, should you name a robot?
Tech commentator Sarah Putt joins Kathryn to talk about plans by 2degrees to roll out a 5G network, starting in Auckland and Wellington with a plan for 700 sites. Since Myanmar's coup on February 1… Audio
Border workers trial wearable Covid-19 detection tech
Border workers will spend the next month testing wearable technology that can detect whether they might have Covid-19 before the user experiences symptoms.
Up to 500 volunteers will be involved in… Audio
Business plan hatched to site 320,000 hens in 139ha forest
A South Waikato free-range egg company is setting up a new model of business - creating a forest for its hens to live in.
MIQ worker testing: Dozens may be missing regular Covid-19 swabs
Critical testing of workers at managed isolation facilities is again under scrutiny with revelations dozens of staff may not be getting regular Covid-19 swabs.
How Facebook's algorithm is changing the world
The Detail - The change in algorithm to fill your newsfeed with news from friends and family has thrown up unintended consequences.
2degrees to begin roll out of 5G service with Ericsson this year
Telecommunciations company 2degrees has started the first steps towards a 5G mobile network.
Ridding internet of all concerning content would be 'unrealistic goal' - PM
Jacinda Ardern says there is now an online defence framework for the online world that didn't exist before the Christchurch Call. Audio
