Technology
What does a funeral director do? A documentary goes through the doors of a funeral home to find out
Having never to been to a funeral, AUT radio student Siobhan Cuthill visits a funeral home to find out what happens behind the scenes, and hear why those in the industry love it. Audio
Why it's time for the CAPS LOCK key to die
How many times have you been typing with serious intent without watching the screen, only to realise you've had the caps lock key on? Writer Daniel Colin James is arguing the case that the caps lock… Audio
Cautionary tales about your digital data
As Facebook faces legal pushback in the US for exploiting users’ data, three reporters here produced eye-opening cautionary tales of online intrusion into people’s most private stuff for commercial… Audio
Mediawatch for 10 November 2019
Murder trials reported in excruciating detail - except one; TVNZ's local content play; 'Facebook thinks I'm pregnant' - cautionary tales about sharing digital data Audio
Why you should be worried if you own a Chinese phone
China's use of technology for social control of its citizens is well-documented, but it could also affect users elsewhere, including those of us who use Chinese smartphones. Security analyst Samantha… Audio
The fastest growing sport in the world is e-sports
There is no bigger e-sports tournament than the League of Legends World Championship, which is currently taking place in France. Graham Ashton is a journalist with The Esports Observer and is with us… Video, Audio
Calls for a Mars research station to be built in outback South Australia
Researchers believe the arid outback in Australia could help give humans a clearer understanding of how to survive on the Red Planet.
Fitbits for cows? Tracking collars aim to reveal bovine personalities
It's hoped new research looking at the different grazing personalities of Hereford cows will help high country farmers better use their land.
Ex-Twitter staffers charged with spying in US
Two former employees of Twitter have been charged in the US with spying for Saudi Arabia.
Expert looks at the impact social media political messaging has
Massey University Professor Claire Robinson discusses whether social media political messaging works better than going through traditional sources. Audio
Why do we still persist with name suppression in the age of the internet?
Is name suppression through the courts still effective in the age of the internet? Audio
Ruby McGill on living with type 1 diabetes
Most people have heard of type 1 diabetes, but not everyone knows how draining it is to manage. Of the 25,000 New Zealanders who live with the illness, young mum Ruby McGill describes herself as "one… Audio
Driverless cars, 2nd digital divide and gangster phones
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about why it's taking so long to get a truly autonomous car after Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak said it may not happen in his lifetime… Audio
AI healthcare assistant captures imagination at ideas showcase
A virtual assistant for seniors' healthcare captured an audience's imagination this week an ideas showcase - standing out in a field of ten creative solutions to gnarly government problems.
Design… Audio
China imposes gaming curfew for minors
China is imposing a curfew on online gaming for minors, the government has announced.
Raft of problems with IT systems overhaul revealed
Documents show big problems surrounding the overhaul of the country's over-taxed IT systems for managing highway crashes, snarl-ups and roadworks.
The anti-trust case against Facebook
Facebook was once the social network of choice because it promised consumers privacy. After gaining a dominate market position, it changed tack. Now it could face a large anti-trust case. Audio
Why are fireworks still being sold?
Every year there are calls for bans on the public sale of fireworks. So why has nothing changed? Audio
Question of the Day for 4 November 2019
Would you work a five hour day with restricted mobile phone and email access? Why/why not? Audio
