Technology
HTM-hell: Cyber-security threats on the rise
The number of cyber-security incidents reported in New Zealand last year more than tripled from those in 2017, with phishing and credential harvesting topping the list of breaches. The incidents were… Audio
Online Courts
Following their introduction in a number of countries throughout the world, New Zealand may soon see the introduction of online courts. The University of Otago's Legal Issues Centre is calling on… Audio
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp working again after outages
Facebook has restored its services after some users could not access its social networking site, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Kevin Ashton: The Internet of Things and what we should worry about
Kevin Ashton's regarded as one of the first people to realise the scope of what the internet could deliver two decades ago and shares his thoughts on what the future might hold. Audio
What should media do with content created by those spreading terror?
After Christchurch, governments around the world are gearing up against the ‘weaponisation’ of the internet by terrorists and extremists. The grim content they create also forces news media to make… Audio
Soothing international disputes with science diplomacy
Dr Vaughan C. Turekian is the Executive Director of the Policy and Global Affairs Division (PGA) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. He also serves as an honorary… Audio
From dark stars to an idealised point: The story of seeing a black hole
Opinion - The photograph of the "cosmic belly button" that is a black hole is a staggering culmination of 200 years of inquiry, writes Richard Easther.
$150m Lunar-landing fail: Israel's spacecraft crashes on to moon
A attempt to land an Israeli spacecraft on the moon has ended in disaster because of failure of its main engine.
'Three-person' baby boy born in Greece
Fertility doctors in Greece and Spain say they have produced a baby from three people in order to overcome a woman's infertility.
Lab-grown lobster & synthetic steak on menu of the future?
Lab-grown lobster, implantable trackers for cows and robotic harvesters are just some of the innovations discussed at an agricultural summit in Christchurch. The inaugural event focussed on the… Audio
Championing change in a volatile marketplace
It might be hard to imagine life without the internet and the ease that technology has brought to our lives.
In this episode of My Heels are Killing Me, Sonia Sly talks to three fashion designers… Audio
Technology poses risk to global trade
Technology, not tariffs is one of the biggest risks to international trade, as more countries take stock of the risks. Audio
Is Google's "don't be evil" motto well and truly over?
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Lynn to look at how Gmail - which has just turned 15 - now has 1.5 billion users. But there are other issues to take the shine off that Google milestone, like… Audio
Social media regulation post-Christchurch
More has happened in the sphere of social media regulation in the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque massacres in the last three weeks then the preceding three years, technology expert Peter Griffin… Audio
Hate speech, free speech & social cohesion
What is the line between free speech and hate speech? What do we know about how prevalent online hate speech is in New Zealand, and how does this impact on social cohesian in our society? Audio
Woman arrested after Mar-a-Lago security breach
A Chinese woman has talked her way into US President Donald Trump's private Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, sparking concerns about security measures at the so-called "Winter White House". The woman, Yujing… Audio
Websites face fines over 'online harms' in UK govt proposals
Under a new British government proposal, internet sites could be fined or blocked if they fail to tackle "online harms" such as terrorist propaganda and child abuse. The Department for Digital… Audio
Tool time: Library for the casual DIYer
Who doesn't love some DIY home improvements? But just because you've got the bug to fix the deck this weekend, doesn't mean you're ready to splurge on the all the tools and equipment you need. Audio
Facebook inaction is 'proof of need for better regulation'
A technology commentator says it's shocking Facebook is not taking its responsibilities to regulate the live streaming of videos more seriously.
Manifesto ban divides media
Banning the gunman’s so-called manifesto was a controversial call by the Chief Censor last week. It has divided opinion among the media over whether they should delve into it - and just how much of it… Audio
