Technology
Ernest Cline: pop culture and science fiction
Who doesn't love a quest? Nine years ago Ready Player One by self-confessed geek Ernest Cline sent readers on a quest to solve pop culture clues hidden in a virtual realty game. The prize; ownership… Audio
Reserve Bank cyber attack: Third party involved can provide clues on info exposed - expert
A cyber security expert says attacks like the latest on the Reserve Bank could be due to the type of data systems they are using. Audio
Woman loses $15k in Spark phone scam
Police are urging Dunedin residents to be wary of a telephone scammer who managed to swindle $15,000 out of a 69-year-old local woman.
Twenty years on: How Wikipedia changed the world
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Founder Jimmy Wales joins The Weekend to talk about Wikipedia and its impact on the world. Audio
Elon Musk becomes world's richest person
The Telsa and SpaceX owner replaces Jeff Bezos as the richest man on the planet.
Facebook blocks Trump 'until transition complete'
Donald Trump has been suspended from his Facebook account for at least two weeks - and possibly indefinitely.
Call for more protections over Covid app data
There are calls for legislation to be put in place to protect how the data collected by the Covid tracer app is used. Dr Andrew Chen from Auckland University has written to Health Minister Chris… Audio
Honour caps satisfying year producing vital Covid data under pressure
Covid-19 data modelling expert Shaun Hendy says he's humbled to receive a New Year honour.
Kiwis urged to check in with older family members during holiday season
People are being urged to use the summer break to reach out to older family members and neighbours who find technology daunting.
Push to help elderly with computer use
Those who are digitally savvy are being urged to take some time this summer to help elderly relatives or neighbours who may find using a computer daunting. In the 2019 Budget, $600,000 was given to… Audio
NZX cyberattack and the Covid pandemic: 'You throw out the playbook'
Even in a bad year things can get worse, the New Zealand Stock Exchange experienced that in 2020.
Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems
Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems related to a massive hacking campaign disclosed by US officials this week.
Designing low damage buildings
Low-damage buildings don't just save lives in an earthquake - they are designed to be resilient so they can stay in use. Audio
How the pandemic changed tech in 2020
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about how the pandemic had an impact on technology this year: from videoconferencing and online shopping to a streaming surge and a boom in… Audio
Online learning: 'It opens up a world of possibilities'
There are hopes the online learning the pandemic forced on schools this year will permanently change the way many teachers work.
Small businesses earnings and employment up
New data from cloud-based accounting firm Xero paints a rosy picture of how small businesses are faring. Audio
Hackers used SolarWinds' dominance against it in sprawling spy campaign
SolarWinds' dominance has become an example of how the workhorse software that helps glue organisations together can turn toxic when it is subverted by sophisticated hackers.
Privacy questions over insurer's driving app
Tower said its GoCarma app is a way for drivers to potentially lower their insurance excess, but critics warn it intrudes on privacy and it is unclear who is really getting the benefit.
Excessive phone time not bad for mental health
Contrary to popular belief, new research shows that the amount of time we spend on smartphones is not related to poor mental health. In fact, general smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety… Audio
Can water metring solve Wellington's woes?
A new report has confirmed Wellington's water infrastructure is falling apart after decades of neglect. Audio
