Technology
Business offers a helping hand
This week on Two Cents' Worth the team look at how Covid-19 has changed the way we work and live and what business might look like after the lock down is lifted. Audio
Huge Turn Around In Learning Communication Technology
Learning new technology to communicate during lock down has meant people have had to learn VERY fast. Chief executive and futurist at Gorilla Technology, Paul Spain talks through the options and quick… Audio
Coronavirus: Company chartering planes for supplies
As the Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said earlier, medical supplies company Amtech will be chartering a plane to fly essential personal protective equipment to New Zealand.
Jeremy… Audio
Electronics sales through the roof as workers set up home offices
Technology retailers experienced a surge in demand for home office supplies as the Covid-19 shutdown loomed on Wednesday evening.
GPs worry games, movies slowing down internet
The Royal College of GPs is calling for the rationing of data and phone calls but a telecom boss says there is plenty of capacity in the broadband network to handle the extra demand.
Covid-19 lockdown - GPs urge rationing data, phone calls
The Royal College of GPs is calling for the rationing of data and phone calls.
Phone and internet traffic has ramped up this week as people spend more time at home.
Vodafone says it has seen a 70… Audio
Video chats: Technology saves teacher locked down in Milan
Stay connected, set boundaries and acknowledge there will be highs and lows, says a New Zealander who's been in lockdown in Italy for a month.
Internet and phone services feel the heat
People working from home who might be worried whether their broadband and phone networks will cope during the four week lockdown are being given reassurances by providers. We talk Geoff Thorn is the… Audio
'Sophisticated' scams target remote workers
Scammers and hackers are crafting sophisticated attacks, targeting staff working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: Covid-19 tracing system facing scrutiny
The Covid-19 contact tracing system is coming under increased pressure and scrutiny.
The Health Ministry says tracing is vital but admits its new national tracing centre is locked into using only its… Audio
Covid-19: Unprecedented number of calls overload network
A huge spike in mobile calls yesterday led to phones across the country cutting out or not connecting at all. Audio
Coronavirus: Dutch orchestra stages online performance
With countries around the world banning public gatherings in a bid to curtail the coronavirus, outings to see your favourite musicans are off the agenda for now.
More and more stars are streaming… Video, Audio
Coronavirus: Mobile calls spike overwhelms network
A huge spike in mobile calls yesterday led to phones across the country cutting out or not connecting at all.
In the wake of the Prime Minister's lockdown announcement, everyone wanted to talk to… Audio
The quiet zone: the US town where Wi-Fi is banned
The Green Bank Radio Telescope is the largest steerable telescope in the world. The telescope needs to be isolated from all the radio noise that humanity produces. Which means that WiFi in Green Bank… Audio
Work from home: NZ may escape China's slow internet frustrations
Internet speeds and cyber security will be put to the test as Covid-19 sees increasing numbers of New Zealanders working and studying from home while self-isolating and social distancing.
How telcos have stepped up to help people work from home
With an unprecedented number of us working from home, and using videoconferencing technology, telcos are offering to waive data caps, technology commentator Peter Griffin says. Audio
Life after COVID 19 - how the pandemic could shape the future
How will the ongoing global upheaval over the novel coronavirus outbreak shape our future lives? Bryan Walsh is TIME's former international editor and now the Future Correspondent for Axios, covering… Audio
Businesses being urged to look at Tech changes
Businesses are being urged to look at the changes and benefits that technology such as the Internet of Things can offer. Audio
SMS SOS: Text message parenting advice
A new pilot programme running through the University of Auckland allows parents to access parenting advice via an SMS text message. 'MyTeen' is for parents of 10-15 year olds, and participants have… Audio
Don't knock the IT dept, Techweek, working from home etiquette
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt looks at how the Treasury 'hack' highlights how important an IT department really is. She'll look at Techweek, and why it's focused on how connected New Zealanders… Audio
