Technology
Niall Ferguson: contrarian historian
Networks and hierarchies have together shaped society and we need to balance out the tension between them, historian Niall Ferguson says in his new book. Audio
Mediawatch for 15 October 2017
Twitter turns toxic for two big-name broadcasters; reporting the anti-terror raids ten years on; sports stars taking a stand under the media spotlight. Audio
Porn-site users lured by ad scam
Visitors to some porn websites may have been duped into downloading malicious software, the government's cyber security watchdog is warning.
A buyer's guide to cryptocurrencies
Tech correspondent Peter Griffin shares his experience of buying virtual coins, and he's got a few tips if you are considering investing in new cyber frontier. Audio
China Bitcoin Ban
A bitcoin bubble is seeing Asian governments scrambling to regulate this new financial frontier. New York Times' Nathaniel Popper has been tracking the rise and fall of cryptocurrencies in Asia. Audio
This Way Up for Saturday 14 October 2017
This week we learn about the Chinese bitcoin ban and find out how you can become a virtal trader with the newest cryptocurrencies. Plus a vet that is using medical marijuana on pets, a blossoming… Audio
New tech improves daily life for blind community
The blind community will soon have emails and e-books at their fingertips as innovators figure out ways to slash the cost of braille technology.
Blind community face barriers despite technology advancements
The blind community will soon have emails and e-books at their fingertips as innovators figure out ways to slash the cost of braille technology. Audio
Tech talk with Paul Brislen
Paul talks about the privacy implications of hacked servers. Domino's New Zealand have been hacked and now customers are getting email spam. Should companies be forced to report such breaches? Audio
New Technology with Robbie Allan
Robbie Allan tells Kathryn Ryan about Google's new product offerings and how they compare to the new iPhones. Also what it all means for the future of Google and Apple. Audio
Push for Māori to step into IT industry
A lack of diversity in information technology is behind a move to encourage more Māori to step into the industry.
Australian national security contractor hacked - report
The Australian government is set to release the details of a cyberattack on a national security contractor where large amounts of data were stolen.
Scholarships offered to boost Maori in IT
A lack of diversity in information technology is behind a move to encourage more Maori to step into the industry. The IT school, Enspiral Dev Academy is offering 42 web development scholarships for… Audio
Police tweet: 'We got it completely wrong'
Police have apologised after sending a tweet with a meme of comedian Steve Carell saying telling someone their family member has died in a crash is 'the worst'. Video, Audio
The secret lives of wild animals
Wild animals around the world have secret lives, as they journey across vast landscapes propelled by instinct to find food and water. But technology like satellites, drones and cell networks are… Audio, Gallery
Editing Our Genes: fertility and human reproduction
Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Mary Birdsall, Maui Hudson, and Andrew Shelling about what gene editing means for human fertility and reproduction. Audio
Increase your size and strength! Mesh networking in the home
Peter Griffin has tips on boosting your wifi signal throughout the home – no more dead spots and laggy connections in the loo! Audio
Electroceuticals: turning off disease
A US company has developed a pacemaker-like device to treat rheumatoid arthritis, as well as Crohn's disease, by hacking the nervous system with an electrical charge. Audio
