Technology
Tech companies still trying to prove their worth
Technology companies profits are rising strongly. Audio
NZ urged to embrace cryptocurrency: new report
New research funded by the Law Foundation urges the government and Reserve Bank to embrace cryptocurrency, saying the technology could unlock "vast potential benefits". Cryptocurrency is money that… Audio
Derek Handley has no hard feelings toward govt
It could hardly be more ironic - tech entrepreneur Derek Handley spoke at AUT in Auckland on Thursday at an event called 'Making bold moves for you and your career'. Mr Handley says he doesn't have… Audio
Tech Critic - Peter Griffin
Peter Griffin has been playing with the new iPhone X. He discusses Apple's move upmarket to more expensive phones, the controversial dumping of its cheapest phone the iPhone SE and whether the $2,000… Audio
The future of e-books and the internet
Tech commentator, Bill Bennett has been looking at new research which suggests the future of books is hard back rather than the electronic. He also looks into claims by the former Google CEO, Eric… Audio
Skybase drone testing plans anger local flyers
A stoush has erupted over plans by a tech start-up to test large drones that could be used for long-range humanitarian and commercial work. Skybase in Christchurch has applied to use restricted… Audio
Ardern's texts to Derek Handley - political analysis
Tech entrepreneur Derek Handley has received a personal apology over his botched appointment as the government's chief technology officer. Mr Handley's being given $100,000 compensation after Digital… Audio
Instagram co-founders resign from image sharing site
The co-founders of photo-sharing giant Instagram, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, are both leaving the firm.
How tech is shaping our lives: The Digital Human
'The Digital Human' explores our sometimes troubled relationship with technology, and how it's changing our lives. In each episode a one word topic (for example Echo, Secrets, Memory, Isolation… Audio
Plans for online voting at local govt elections 'dangerous'
An Australian IT expert says New Zealand would be crazy to adopt online voting for local government elections and would be opening itself up to widespread electoral fraud. Audio
Broadband, Netflix and a Tech billionaire
Sarah Putt has details on the latest Broadband uptake figures, Netflix's success scoring 23 Emmy gongs and tech billionaire, Mark Benioff buys Time Magazine. Audio
Lunar art
Yesterday Elon Musk, who needs no introduction, annouced his company Space-X would send the Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to the moon in 2023. Audio
NZTech aims to appoint chief tech advisors outside of politics
The technology industry is looking to appoint a person to advise on change in the sector in the wake of what it sees as a shambolic government approach. Audio
NZ classical artists feature on new international music streaming platform
A number of high profile New Zealand classical music groups are featuring on a new streaming platform that allows classical music lovers to access millions of works from anywhere in the world.
Engineer hopes to quake-proof buildings with old tyres
A University of Canterbury team is a million dollars closer to its goal of developing quake-proof building foundations from old tyres.
Media’s ministerial pile-on prompts reflection
The media seized on Clare Curran's stumbles and wrote off her ministerial career well before she pulled the plug last week. She cited "intolerable pressure" and said her mistakes were "greatly… Audio
Law professor John Hopkins on a future without lawyers
Technology is now doing the jobs that were traditionally the work of lawyers to the point where the profession is facing major disruption. University of Canterbury law professor John Hopkins says many… Audio
Andrew Douglas Clifford maps te reo place names
Andrew Douglas Clifford loves maps. A few years ago he started his Te Reo map of New Zealand, that shows all the place names in Maori. He's now created an interactive version. Audio
Stories of the night: Nocturne
A nocturne is a piece of music that's inspired by, or which evokes, the night. It's also the name of a podcast I've been enjoying recently. Nocturne is made by the independent American audio producer… Audio
Story of the day for 14 September 2018
The super-sized new Iphone Xs comes with some super-sized issues about how to hold it and where to put it. Audio
