Technology
Auckland brings in automatic slow zones on e-scooters
E-scooters will automatically slow to a maximum of 15km/h in parts of Auckland under a new council licensing scheme.
4chan, 8chan face shutdown by Philippines government
The Manila-based internet forums 4chan and 8chan could be shut down by the Philippines government, with officials considering legislating against the spread of extreme violence online. Gill Bonnett… Audio
Mosque attacks inquiry criticised as victims not heard
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque shootings is being criticised for not giving victims and their families a more prominent voice. Auckland University of Technology law… Audio
Christchurch Call: What will Paris summit achieve?
RNZ political reporter Jo Moir is in Paris where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leading a summit aimed at dealing with hate speech and violence on social media. Jo talks through the details with… Audio
Ardern urges govts act to protect citizens from radicalisation
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says governments need to step up and do more to protect citizens from radicalisation. Ms Ardern is in Paris to chair the Christchurch Call summit, which was prompted… Audio
All eyes on PM ahead of Christchurch Call in Paris
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says tech companies will face questions about whether they're chasing profits at the expense of operating ethically, ahead of the Christchurch Call in Paris. Political… Video, Audio
WhatsApp discovers 'targeted' surveillance attack
Hackers were able to remotely install surveillance software on phones and other devices using a major vulnerability in messaging app WhatsApp, it has been confirmed.
Kiwi link to Mariana Trench dive which finds plastic bag
American explorer Victor Vescovo has set a new record for human exploration at the foot of the Mariana Trench, in the Pacific Ocean. Inside his specially designed submersible, he found sea creatures… Audio, Gallery
Vodafone NZ sold
Vodafone New Zealand has been sold by its British parent company to a consortium comprising local infrastructure investment company Infratil and Canadian firm Brookfield Asset Management for 3 point 4… Audio
Internet NZ optimistic about Christchurch Call summit
Ahead of a summit to tackle the issue of online violent extremism in Paris tomorrow a pre-summit will be held today. The Voices for Action summit will call together human rights advocates, technical… Audio
What can world leaders do to tackle the spread of extremism?
On Wednesday Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will co-chair a meeting of world leaders and tech giants aimed at stopping extremism spreading online. But what will it really achieve? Audio
ChewIt - novel way to answer your mobile
A hands free mobile is one thing but with latest innovations in technology, you may be able to answer calls by biting. It's called ChewIt, a device the size of a piece of chewing gum, which allows you… Audio, Gallery
Ardern heads to Paris for social media summit
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is en route to Paris where along with French President Emmanuel Macron she'll host the Christchurch Call summit this week. The meeting - the first of its kind - is an… Audio
Uber drops 7.6% on sharemarket listing debut
Uber's conservative initial public offering could not keep its shares from sinking in their trading debut, fueling debate on Wall Street over whether it would weigh on other tech giants.
Ardern in Paris for social media summit, but no Zuckerberg
The US President and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will be no-shows at a social media summit in Paris this week to be chaired by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron. The… Audio
Homeless in Googleville: 'The Intersection'
'The Intersection' camps out on a street corner in Silicon Valley, close to Google's HQ, to meet the tech workers living in camper vans. We play some of 'Homeless in Googleville' from Season 2 of 'The… Audio
Toxic tech? 'A Job For The Boys'
Why, when and how did the tech industry get so blokey? What are the consequences of having a male-dominated technology sector? And how are people trying to change things? These are some of the… Audio
Uber IPO share price values company at $US82b
Uber has set the sale price for its shares which are due to list on the New York Stock Exchange tomorrow, in what is expected to be one of the biggest share floats of the year.
Tackling man-centric design
Public spaces both in the real world and online are often designed in ways that benefit men. Audio
Are we putting too much trust in smart technology ?
A new survey finds that New Zealand households are embracing wireless devices such as Google Home, robot vaccum cleaners and smart fridges, but almost one in five households do not take any security… Audio
