Technology
Privacy assessment not needed for system 'upgrade', police say
Police have been quietly setting up a $9 million facial recognition system that can take a live feed from CCTV cameras and identify people from it. Video
NZX interrupted but trading continues after last week's cyber attacks
The stock exchange has suffered several interruptions this morning, but trading has continued.
Tikiti to the Pikitea: a lifetime at the local cinema
Writer John Bluck shares a very personal perspective on how moviegoing in New Zealand reflects our character, history and preoccupations. Audio, Gallery
A new production company brings a performance to you
As live performance spaces grapple with the unpredictability of life under Covid-19, a UK company is bringing a performance to your kitchen table. Audio, Gallery
Slow art: Digital art gallery launched
A new digital gallery aims to connect the work of New Zealand artists with young art buyers. Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Planet Adolescent
Just before lockdown, Charlie Cuff bought a car racing simulator off a family friend so when lockdown happened he spent quite a lot of time driving Formula 1 cars round virtual circuits. This… Audio
More cyber threat awareness during pandemic, new data suggests
The first half of the year saw an increase in reports of cyber security incidents, new data shows.
What's behind the NZX outage, and the growth of Sharesies
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to talk about the NZX outage which appears to have been a denial of service attack. Does the NZX have the means to protect itself in the face of a… Audio
Aviation industry member questions CAA report on drones
A report on drones in New Zealand severely overstated the number operating, the director of an aviation consulting firm says.
Podcast picks by Molly Jones
Beer and art historian Molly Jones reviews Beer School and The Beerists Craft Beer Podcast tasting & review. Audio
Covid-19: Community groups supporting people without phones
A number of kaumātua living alone in South Auckland who have no phone or internet access are reliant on a network of community groups and volunteers for support during the lockdown.
Future of offices will change due to technology and covid 19
Dr Paula O'Kane has researched how technology will impact future workplaces and practices. She talks to the Panel about how Covid 19 has also affected workplaces. Audio
Government urged to connect South Auckland homes to internet
Auckland Council's Southern Initiative is urging the government to connect South Auckland homes to the internet.
Call for internet connections for south Auckland homes
Auckland Council's Southern Initiative is warning South Auckland people will struggle to retrain and find jobs because they don't have internet connections.
The organisation set up to foster social… Audio
South Auckland Neighbours connect students online with a "digital cup of sugar"
While the government has been scrambling since March to get disadvantaged students devices and internet access for online learning during the lockdown, one South Auckland Principal has found a way to… Audio
Covid-19: Adademic hopeful for CovidCard success
An academic involved in a trial in Nelson of the CovidCard has high hopes for its use as a tool in the battle against coronavirus in managed isolation facilities.
The CovidCard is a device the size… Audio
Lawnmowing – a simple task with an illuminating history and uncertain future
John Bluck explores the past, future, and current state of lawnmowing in a light-hearted but informative talk in six closely-cropped chapters. Audio
Pasifika sharing their culture on TikTok, despite security fears
More than 58,000 TikTok users have watched Mikaele Oloa slice a banana leaf to make an ula laufa'i, a traditional Samoan necklace.
The 'dark patterns' used by shopping sites to make you spend more
How many times have you made a rushed purchase online because you've been alerted to the fact that other people are making the same purchase? This is often due to 'dark matters.' Mohawk Media's Helen… Audio
Aorere College still struggling with digital divide in Level 3
Schools in particular are desperate to get their students online and Auckland is facing this issue for a second time in lockdown. Greg Pierce is the Principal of Aorere College in Papatoetoe. First Up… Audio
