Technology
Turning Tripe into Wound-healing 'Crumpet'
This week on Two Cents' Worth how tripe got the markets buzzing and what that can tell us about New Zealand's investment ecosystem. Audio
Game Change | Episode 4: Ten Forward
Meet the woman behind Ten Forward, an afterschool holiday programme that lets children learn and play video games to aid in their development. Video
Game Change | Episode 3: Game On
Humphrey Hanley was born with hands, but a rare genetic disease meant those hands gradually disappeared. His childhood was hard, but he's found comfort in the virtual world that gaming provides. Video
Game Change | Episode 1: Game Plan
An exploration of NZ's $200m video-game industry, as told by an up-and-coming studio in Lower Hutt. The industry is looking for more government help to build it into a $1 billion industry by 2025. Video
Game Change | Episode 2: Game Face
Lorien Gugich—aka Lorii Pops—is a single mother who happens to be one of NZ's top video-game streamers. She broadcasts her play to the world, and in turn viewers pay her for the privilege. Video
Data leak: Privacy Commissioner will act if patients seek redress
Checkpoint - The Privacy Commissioner wants to establish whether any of the 18 people whose data was leaked want to pursue a case against those who breached their privacy. Audio
Game Change | Behind the Scenes
The team behind Game Change talk about how the project came to life, using journalists, designers, developers, storytellers, animators, and 3D modelers. Video
Film and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Lynn to talk about Kiwi comedy This Town, Anna Kendrick's new series Love Life and Save Me Too, a follow up series about a sex trafficking ring. Audio
GPS maker's ransomware attack, TechWeek 2020
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Lynn to talk about GPS manufacturer Garmin's ransomware attack that's forced it offline - what happens when GPS tools go offline? Audio
Paul Bushnell's podcast picks
Paul Bushnell reviews two recently released history podcasts: The Service and Floodlines. Audio
Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting
The US President's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules.
Digital divide may exacerbate wealth gap - economic thinktank
Economic thinktank Motu's research shows people living in social housing continue to have the lowest levels of internet connectivity.
Photonics: The $1.2bn New Zealand industry you've never heard of
Photonics uses light for sensing, manufacturing, and transmitting information, much in the same way electronics rely on electrical signals.
Mapping the seabed around Whakaari White Island
A NIWA research voyage hopes to better understand the effect gases emanating from the sea floor have on ocean acidification and climate change. Audio
HAY (How Are You) app helps reduce stress during Covid
Lockdown was a stressful time for many in New Zealand, taking a toll on our wellbeing. One company wanted to reduce some of the stress, so they made the HAY app, it stands for "How are you." Some… Audio
Artifical intelligence helping divorcing couples
Artificial intelligence is one of the latest tools being used by separating couples to help them navigate a divorce in Australia. Audio
Computer technology that threatens democracy
Deepfakes, synthetic media - the latest and most advanced techniques to spread disinformation and deception. Audio
'Bank of Mum and Dad' putting parents at risk
Bruce Sheppard is founder and managing partner of accounting firm Gilligan Sheppard. He joins the show to discuss the potential pitfalls of younger people relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad to get a… Audio
Auckland pizza shop owner uncovers 'chargeback' fraud
An Auckland pizza shop owner who uncovered what is known in the retail industry as "chargeback or refund fraud" wants more businesses and consumers to be on alert.
NetSafe warns businesses about chargeback fraud
NetSafe is warning businesses to be on alert for what's known in the retail industry as "chargeback fraud". Customers are using third party online discount offers to order services paid for with… Audio