Technology
Scammers, 4 days weeks and a whole new type of ransomware
Technology commentator Paul Spain is back to talk to Karyn about some of the big stories in technology news as the week kicks off. Audio
Rocket Lab failed mission: 'It certainly hurts our pride'
Rocket Lab won't be launching another mission until they know what caused the rocket to fail yesterday. Audio
Inquiry under way to find who leaked Covid-19 case data
The government has apologised to those at the centre of a major privacy breach as it moves to track down whoever is responsible.
Rocket Lab looks to US for answers on failed mission
Rocket Lab is working closely with the US Federal Aviation Administration to find out why it lost the rocket carrying seven small satellites during this morning's launch on the East Coast.
Loot boxes: Call to regulate online 'gambling'
Massey researchers are urging the government to consider regulating a common form of gambling in many computer and mobile phone games.
Ted talks - Smart toys and the security risk to children
They might look cute and inviting, but a researcher is warning consumers to look carefully at the smart toys they're buying for children. Audio
Covid-19 drives automation in new industrial revolution - report
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated a new industrial revolution, with technology automating - and eliminating - certain jobs, a new report suggests.
Wheelie bin robot inventor wins science prize
Student Thomas James wanted to help his elderly neighbour, so he invented a wheelie bin robot to take her large recycling bin to the kerb. Audio
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Lynn to talk about Quibi, the short form version of Netflix that serves up content in quite bites (hence the name). Audio
Tertiary Institutes turn to AI to identify students at risk of dropping out
The measures are part of a national push to dramatically reduce long-standing failure rates, particularly among Māori and Pasifika students.
Students unsure about online learning
Universities across the country are introducing more online learning. Audio
Easing horticulture labour shortages with robots
The widespread shortage of horticultural labour throughout the regions could be eased in future by fruit picking robots and automonous vehicles to spray crops. Audio
How Facebook groups are destroying America
New research shows privacy and community are often exploited by bad actors, foreign and domestic, to spread false information and conspiracies. Nina Jankowicz is the disinformation fellow at the… Audio
'Hong Kong can no longer ignore that we are a part of China'
Lawyer and scholar Christine Loh Kung-wai joins the show to discuss unease surrounding new national security legislation which largely being kept under wraps by top Chinese lawmakers. Audio
Coca-Cola halts social media ads over hate content
Coca-Cola will suspend advertising on social media globally for at least 30 days, as pressure builds on platforms to crack down on hate speech.
Facebook to tag 'harmful' posts as boycott widens
Facebook has said it will start to label potentially harmful posts that it leaves up because of their news value.
Google to pay some publishers for content
Google says it will pay some media groups in Australia, Brazil and Germany for high-quality content and expects to do more deals, but others are sceptical.
Head of DOC on an electric car ride adventure
Department of Conservation Director General Lou Sanson decided to use one of their electric vehicles recently for a trip to New Plymouth from Wellington. He explained to Jesse that he learnt some… Audio
Chips down for Intel and Facebook boycott gathers pace
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at the situation for Intel. Its chips have been dropped by Apple, and the company is being crushed by TSMC, which is making the chips for the… Audio
Plans for porn-blocking software blocked
Plans by New Zealand First's Tracey Martin have been blocked by Labour and the Greens. Audio
