Technology
Facebook clamps down on white seperatism, nationalism
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Facebook's own moves to curb white supremacy on its site may not be enough and outside intervention may be needed. Audio
Facebook bans white nationalism, separatism from site
In a shift in policy, Facebook is to ban praise, support, and representation of white nationalism and white separatism on its social media platforms, bolstering its efforts to tackle hate speech. Video, Audio
India shoots down satellite in test, Modi hails arrival as space power
India shot down one of its satellites in space with an anti-satellite missile yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, hailing the country's first test of such technology as a major breakthrough…
NZers looking for love can now pay a private investigator for peace of mind
Are you chatting to someone online or IRL (in real life) who seems attractive, but you get the feeling they're not who they say they are? New Zealanders in the dating game can now get a private… Audio
An evolving internet, a meme ban and new Apple services
Ellen Strickland, Internet NZ Policy Director looks at how the internet may change in the wake of the Christchurch shootings, what the EU 'meme ban' will mean for creativity on the net and Apple… Audio
'There's some way to go' to engage older people with technology
New research suggests half of rest home residents do not have the digital technology to stay connected - and those who do have to rely on family and friends to access it.
Facebook bans white nationalism, separatism on its platforms
Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and separatism. The social media giant said it would start enforcing the ban next week.
Trump administration plans moon landing within five years
US Vice President Mike Pence has announced the administration's goal of putting Americans back on the moon within five years "by any means necessary".
Suit unsuitable: NASA nixes first all-women spacewalk
What should have been a giant leap for womankind has turned into a stumble on the path to equality. US space agency NASA has cancelled the first all-female spacewalk due to a lack of a spacesuit in… Video, Audio
Apple 'playing catch up' with announcement of latest services
Apple announced four new subscription services in a star-studded presentation today, but it is unclear when each of the services might come to New Zealand.
Facebook's failure "inexcusable": anti-terror technologist
Digital forensics professor at UC Berkeley and senior advisor at the Counter Extremism Project, Dr Hany Farid, says Facebook's response to the Christchurch mosque shootings is "inexcusable". The… Audio
Apple takes on Netflix with new streaming service
The tech company Apple has announced plans for a TV and movie subscription streaming service, in a move that will see it take on Amazon and Netflix. It's already spent up to $2 billion signing up some… Audio
New laws for social media platforms in Australia after terror attack
New laws that would make it illegal for social media companies to leave videos filmed by terrorists on their sites are being drafted by the Australian government after the Christchurch shootings…
Police remain armed as security risk constantly being reviewed
Eleven days on from the Christchurch shootings, schools are running lockdown drills, large events are being moved indoors, and police remain armed - with no indication of when things will return to… Audio
Cycling on water
You've heard of walking on water ... but what about cycling on water? Audio, Gallery
PM cool on chance of cyber-snooping project stopping mosque terrorism
The Prime Minister is downplaying a suggestion from National that a surveillance programme known as Project Speargun could have helped prevent the Christchurch terror attacks. Audio
No Facebook accountability or contrition over terror attack - Privacy Commissioner
Facebook needs to take accountablity for its role in the Christchurch terror attack, which was live streamed on the social media site, the Privacy Commissioner says.
New rental app offers free tenant background checks
A new app called Proper aims to simplify the rental experience for both landlords and tenants, but the free background check has raised privacy concerns with renters advocates. The app's founder Aaron… Audio
French Muslim group sues Facebook, YouTube over Christchurch footage
One of the main groups representing Muslims in France said it was suing Facebook and YouTube, accusing them of inciting violence by allowing the streaming of footage of the Christchurch massacre on…
Facebook must accept its part in Chch attacks - Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards sent a letter to Facebook executives last week, stating there is growing frustration and anger over the company's lack of communication after the attack was live… Audio
