Technology
Trump warns about social media platforms 'acquiring immense power'
US President Donald Trump has used his United Nations address to fire a searing broadside at social media giants, accusing them of using their "immense power" to limit free speech.
E-scooters - blot on the landscape, or the future of transport?
E-scooters have hit New Zealand's cities with a bang - often literally. Are they good news or bad news? And are they here to stay? Audio
Christchurch Call: Tech companies overhaul organisation to stop terrorists online
Major tech companies have grouped together to form an independent organisation specifically focused on stopping terrorists from exploiting their websites. Audio
Local policy matters
Local body voting papers have been delivered ahead of elections later this month. There are five hundred and thirty seven elections taking place for councils and health boards throughout the country… Audio
InternetNZ reacts to PM's New York big tech meeting
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won new commitments to the Christchurch Call after meeting leaders of tech giants in New York. The call - an international pledge which aims to eliminate terrorist… Audio
Spark streaming a flop for first All Blacks' RWC match
Tech commentator, Paul Spain, joins the discussion on what went wrong for Spark Sport streaming for the first All Blacks' match of the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Tech commentator shocked at Spark Sport's patchy rugby coverage
A technology commentator was shocked at the quality of Spark Sport's rugby coverage which interrupted Saturday night's stream of the game between the All Blacks and the Springboks. The feed was… Audio
Streaming fuss: Spark to provide refunds, screen three RWC matches live on free to air
Spark Sport says changes it has made will improve streaming quality but today's three games will screen live on TVNZ to provide confidence.
Spark Sport blames overseas network for video quality problems
Spark Sport says an overseas network is behind the video quality problems with the All Blacks' first match of the Rugby World Cup last night.
What science can teach us about happiness
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos teaches the university's renowned happiness course. She offers up a few small things that can help bring more happiness to our everyday lives. Video, Audio
Press panic over Spark streaming the Rugby World Cup online
We haven't been this twitchy about tech since Y2K. Spark took a gamble by buying the World Cup broadcast rights and offering live streaming coverage to subscribers. It's sparked a flood of sceptical -… Video, Audio
James Dyson design winners
A team of Massey University students have won the National James Dyson design award with their electric delivery trike.
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises more robust climate-change action
Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos has pledged to make the company carbon neutral and meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement by 2040.
How to train your cow
A New Zealand company is testing solar-powered collars for cows. Craig Piggott is chief executive of start-up Halter, which is carrying out on-farm testing. Audio
Shaped by the wind
The 20-metre long wind tunnel at the University of Auckland is used to test the aerodynamics of objects as varied as Olympic cyclists and buildings, as well as drones, ancient building designs & tiny… Audio
Our Changing World for 19 September 2019
The largest wind tunnel in New Zealand is used to test everything from the effects of turbulence on drones to ancient building designs and tiny gas turbines. Audio
PM to talk Christchurch Call, climate change on US visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is making no apology for her focus on the Christchurch Call at the United Nations next week and points to Facebook's recent action as a sign of early success.
Apple announcements galore, but game changer is in privacy
Technology commentator Paul Matthews looks at what Apple released this week, from incredible new camera set ups to super-fast phones - but the biggest improvement might be "Sign in with Apple". Audio
Robots vs teachers
An Australian professor of education has written a book asking if robots should replace teachers. Audio
Raft of changes to Facebook prompted by Christchurch Call
Anyone in New Zealand who looks at extremist content on Facebook will in the future be directed to websites helping people to leave hate groups.
