Technology
Technology commentator Paul Matthews
Technology commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about this week's major security alert, this time Microsoft's "Hafnium" attacks with suggestions China might be behind it. Audio
Kami: Kiwi online learning company's Covid boom
New Zealand children - particularly those in Auckland - will be extremely familiar by now with online learning, thanks to Covid. But their experience is well short of what other kids around the world… Audio
From a shaky start-up to the rise of Elon Musk's SpaceX
Now for the inside story of the origins of leading-edge rocket company. SpaceX is headed by business magnate Elon Musk, who designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Elon… Audio
Phone companies agree to give clearer information about plans
The clouds are about to clear for New Zealand customers who can't decide which telecommunication plan best suits their needs.
Our three biggest telcos - Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees - have agreed to… Audio
Alarm at Rocket Lab's next payload
A planned payload by the Space company, Rocket Lab, has upset the Peace Foundation, which has written an open letter to the Prime Minister, asking for launches that include military payloads to be… Audio
Australian cryptocurrency Qoin makes marketing push in New Zealand
An Australia-based cryptocurrency appears to be making a marketing push in this country amid criticism about its operations in its home base.
European Banking Authority hit by Microsoft Exchange hack
The European Banking Authority's email servers have been compromised in a global Microsoft Exchange cyber-attack.
Microsoft email users in NZ told to act quickly after mass hack
New Zealanders are being warned to be concerned and act swiftly after a massive email hack that's being blamed on China.
US warns of 'active threat' over Microsoft attack
The US is expressing growing concern over a hack on Microsoft's Exchange email software that the tech company has blamed on China.
Richard McGregor: 'China doesn't want to have to invade Taiwan'
A number of big issues were addressed at the Two Sessions, the major event of the Chinese political calendar which opened during the week. Richard McGregor is a senior fellow at the Lowy Institute in… Audio
Nasa's Perseverance rover takes its first drive on Mars
The one-tonne robot wiggles its wheels before rolling forwards across Jezero Crater's dusty terrain.
Farmers encouraged to use technology more to help productivity
Brendon O'Connell from Agritech New Zealand explains to Jesse about why farmers and growers should be encouraged to adopt as much technology as they can. Audio
Claims over sharing of data false, drone manufacturer says
The world's leading drone maker says its machines do not automatically share data with anyone, anywhere.
Multiple challenges in mandating Covid-19 tracer app - tech expert
A tech expert is warning the government could face multiple stumbling blocks if it makes QR code scanning mandatory - in particular when dealing with tech giants like Apple and Google.
Film company's plans to build studio near Wanaka may be fast-tracked
If approved, Silverlight Studios' film studio, sets and the South Island's only purpose-built stage facility could create up to 1000 jobs in the region.
Why aren't there more NZ-founded companies on the Nasdaq?
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to talk about Rocket Lab's announcement of a merger deal that will enable it to list on the Nasdaq - why did it skip local exchanges and why is it… Audio
Dr Tobias Feakin on the challenges of cyber-diplomacy
Security threats to nations have changed in the technological era, something Dr Tobias Feakin knows a lot about. He's Australia's inaugural Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. First… Audio
Covid-19: Schools worried about students with no internet
Now into their fourth lockdown, some Auckland schools are still trying to find ways of ensuring their students can connect to the internet and learn from home.
The government last year connected… Audio
Covid-19: Principal says only some of his students have internet for school at home
There are calls for the government to pay for more home internet connections for school students in Auckland.
The city is on to its fourth lockdown and secondary principals say online learning is… Audio
Police using drones that are at centre of international controversy
Police are using drones that have been partly banned in the US over fears that China is using the technology to spy.
