Technology
Covid-19: Government tracing app downloads stall
Part of the ongoing fight against Covid-19 is a renewed call by the government for New Zealanders to use its Covid contact tracer app.
It has even indicated it may make it mandatory for businesses to… Audio
Covid-19: Forcing shops to display QR codes won't help - expert
The government's being told that forcing shops and cafes to display QR codes for Covid-19 tracing won't increase the number of customers using it.
The number of people who've downloaded the… Audio
Trump on UK's Huawei ban: 'I did this myself'
US President Donald Trump says he is responsible for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to ban Huawei from Britain's 5G network from the end of 2027.
Is the NZ COVID Tracer app fit for purpose?
Today Minister of Health, Chris Hipkins, urged New Zealanders to keep using the NZ COVID 19 Tracer app amid fears that our contact tracing won't be up to scratch if a second wave of community… Audio
Minister says NZ won't follow UK's Huawei 5G ban
New Zealand won't ban Huawei equipment despite a move in the UK to purge the Chinese company's gear from its 5G networks.
Huawei to stay in NZ despite UK ban
New Zealand won't ban Huawei equipment despite a move in the UK to purge the Chinese company's gear from its 5G mobile networks. The ruling follows sanctions imposed by the US, which claim the firm… Audio
China blames US for UK govt's ban on Huawei
China's ambassador to the UK has called Britain's decision to ban telecoms giant Huawei from its 5G network "disappointing and wrong".
'Complacent' NZers urged not to 'dilly dally' over use of Covid-19 app
The Health Minister has asked New Zealanders to step up and use the contact tracer app, saying he believes there is a degree of complacency, even as the risk grows every day.
Denise Garland's podcast choices
This week RNZ's Denise Garland reviews a recent podcast series called Fierce and Widows of Shuhada - the 8-part documentary series which covers the plight of four Christchurch mosque widows. Audio
Fieldays online not smooth sailing
Moving Fieldays online has not been smooth sailing.
The website officially opened yesterday, replacing the usual Fieldays event at Mystery Creek in Hamilton, a main feature on the farming calendar.
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UK to purge Huawei from 5G by 2027
Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered Huawei equipment to be purged completely from Britain's 5G network by 2027.
WHO 'virtual health worker' designed by NZers
The technology behind the WHO's first virtual health worker, launched at the weekend, was developed by New Zealanders. Audio
How Covid-19 funding helps police track people with CCTV
A $100,000 project funded by the MBIE will build on existing ways of using video footage without "compromising any social distancing rules".
Are coins a thing of the past?
There is a question mark over the future of coins due to the twin effects of digital technology and inflation reducing coin values. Andrew Clifford, president of the Numismatic Society of… Audio
Com Com seeks feedback on copper withdrawal
By 2022, traditional landlines, are likely to be a thing of the past for most New Zealanders thanks to widespread access to fibre at home. Audio
Technology commentator Sarah Putt
Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at the new security laws in Hong Kong and how it'll affect internet access, which up until now has escaped controls by China. Audio
Real time video conversations with Holocaust survivors
The personal stories of Holocaust survivors are being preserved for future generations - who will be not only able to see a holographic image of an individual speaking, but also ask questions. Audio
Police stop efforts to use drone to search for body
The police are stopping an American family from searching for their drowned son's body in Lake Wakatipu.
Tyler Nii's body was never found after a tandem skydive went wrong in early 2018. His… Audio
Microsoft and Zoom join Hong Kong data 'pause'
Microsoft and Zoom have said they will not process data requests made by the Hong Kong authorities while they take stock of a new security law.
Hong Kong: Facebook and WhatsApp 'pause' police help
Facebook and WhatsApp are "pausing" co-operation with requests for user information from the Hong Kong police.
