Technology
GCSB minister could veto Spark in Huawei case
The Minister responsibile for the government spy agency, Andrew Little, could exercise a veto against Spark if it goes ahead with a project using technology supplied by Chinese tech firm Huawei. New… Audio
Hunt on to find Ernest Shackleton's ship missing since 1915
A scientific expedition in the Antarctic has set out on a quest to find Sir Ernest Shackleton's lost ship. Video, Audio
Salmon company hopes to reel in more business with bone-picking robots
The tedious task of removing pin bones from King Salmon could soon be a job done by robots.
Apple rushes to fix FaceTime 'eavesdropping' bug
Apple has acknowledged a flaw in its FaceTime software that allowed for brief eavesdropping - even if the recipient did not pick up.
How do you cope with being away from your phone?
Here's a new term for you: "nomophobia" - the fear of being away from your mobile phone. The panellists weigh in on whether they're afflicted. Audio
Government doesn't understand e-commerce rules - Kelsey
A leading academic is demanding more information from the government on its position on protecting electronic commerce and digital privacy.
Three Minutes Max: Alan Blackman
Commentators from all over New Zealand get the chance to have a say on what's been bothering them throughout the week. Auckland University of Technology Professor Alan Blackman on the perils and… Audio
Cryptopia funds drained under authorities' noses
Hackers continued to drain money from the crypto-currency website days after a police investigation was launched, another crypto website says.
NZ joins WTO drive for standardised online shopping rules
New Zealand will take part in World Trade Organisation negotiations to create a set of rules governing online trading and data flows between borders.
Fears NZers in China could be targeted in Huawei fallout
Canadian and Australian citizens have been detained in China and Chinese press has made it clear there will be retribution for Five Eyes nations barring Huawei, a security consultant says.
Solar-powered concert lights up Desert Rd
A solar-powered concert will be showcasing the power of renewable energy this weekend. The free show on Saturday on the Desert Road in the central North Island will be run entirely by the energy from… Audio
NZ may be China's next target over Huawei rejection - Buchanan
A leading geopolitical commentator is warning New Zealanders could be the next target of China's apparent retaliation for the detention of a top Huawei executive in Canada. Huawei has been banned from… Audio
190,000 NZers may be victims of revenge porn - research
About 5 percent of New Zealanders have been the victim of online sexual abuse such as "sextortion" blackmail and intimidation, according to new research.
New Technology
Technology commentator Sarah Putt on DNA as a crime fighting tool under review; the internet destroying political models too - how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is using social media to transform US… Audio
Rocket Lab to launch satellite for US defence agency
Rocket Lab's first 2019 launch will put a satellite into low Earth orbit for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Huawei chairman warns of end to global 'partnerships'
Chinese tech giant Huawei is warning it may withdraw from countries such as New Zealand if it continues to face restrictions.
Nanogirl: 'The whole goal of science is to prove yourself wrong every day'
Nanotechnologist Michelle Dickinson (aka Nanogirl) recently discovered that one of her own long-held beliefs was false. She had believed artificial sweeteners are cancer-causing then found out that… Audio
China condemns 'baby gene editing' scientist
The scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically edited babies last year acted illegally and in pursuit of fame and fortune, Chinese state media report.
Cassette comeback
Cassette tapes are apparently making a comeback, with tapes still being made and musicians releasing music on the outdated format. It's only making a few bucks in New Zealand so far. Audio
Twitter warns 'private' tweets public for years
Private tweets sent by users of Twitter's Android app could have been exposed publicly for years.
