Technology
Germany 'considers 5G ban' on Huawei amid global backlash
Chinese telecommunications company Huawei's activity could be restricted in Germany, after a number of countries have deemed it a security risk.
NZ websites caught up in global data hack
Nine New Zealand websites have been compromised in a huge online data breach in which email addresses and passwords have been posted on a hackers' forum.
US lawmakers propose laws targeting China's Huawei and ZTE
The proposed laws would ban Chinese telecommunications companies from buying US components if they breached US sanctions or export laws.
Stumping up for school devices
Parents are left with little choice but to buy devices for their kids schooling. Ipads, laptops, and other electronic devices aren't always compulsory but it's expected children bring them to school.
…Efforts are made to reclaim investments following crypto currency hack
About 40 people have previously come forward to try and reclaim their investments with the New Zealand crypto currency exchange Cryptopia, which crashed this week after being hacked. The police have… Audio
First Moon-grown seeds sprouting - China
Cotton seeds brought to the Moon by the Chang'e-4 mission have sprouted, China claims, marking a significant step towards long-term space exploration.
Cryptocurrency breach investigated in Christchurch
"Significant" losses of cryptocurrency after a security breach at Christchurch-based trader Cryptopia are under investigation by police.
Two drones come dangerously close to airports every week
Drones are coming dangerously close to New Zealand airports twice a week and the aviation industry is taking action.
Two drones a week found dangerously close to airports
An average of two drones a week are coming dangerously close to New Zealand's airports, according to the national air traffic control agency, putting the flying public at risk. Airways New Zealand is… Audio
'People are sick of the take, make, dispose economy'
Citizens in the EU and parts of the USA will soon get a "right to repair" - of sorts. This consists of a series of proposals from European environment ministers to force manufacturers to make goods… Audio
China law a concern in Huawei 5G ban - GCSB Minister
China's National Intelligence Law brought in last year is a "known concern" with Huawei, Andrew Little says as Spark seeks to roll out a 5G network.
Huawei says they're still in the dark over roll-out
Huawei says it's still in the dark two months after it was effectively blocked from taking part in a major mobile network roll-out here in New Zealand. The Chinese company is back in the headlines… Audio
Technology shield developed to help women report abuse without a trace in browser history
Women's Refuge says technology is increasingly being used as a way to control women in abusive relationships, so it has found a way for it to it help victims.
'Award-winning' sex toy for women withdrawn from technology show
The chief executive of the company that designed the product says technology show CES had a history of gender bias.
NASA satellite launch from Mahia Peninsula breaks ground
Rocket Lab launched 13 NASA satellites into orbit from Mahia Peninsula in the Hawke's Bay last month.The launch broke new ground for the company, being the first time a private company had provided a… Audio
Data security in 2019
It seemed data security was in the news every other day in 2018. Whether it was cyber-bullying, internet fraud, or scandals in which enormous multinational social media networks were found to be… Audio
Eight must-listen music podcasts
RNZ Music's Kirsten Johnstone runs us through the best music podcasts for both music discovery and music deep-dives!
NZers use record amount of data to see in New Year
New Zealanders used record amounts of mobile data as they celebrated the start of the New Year.
NASA's New Horizons ready for historic flyby
The most distant flyby by a space probe is set to happen tomorrow. Here is everything you need to know about it.
White House mulls order that could bar Huawei, ZTE purchases - sources
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would bar US companies from using telecommunications equipment made by China's Huawei and ZTE, sources told Reuters.
