Technology
Telcos work together to combat scammers
The telecommunications industry is banding together to combat scammers and provide more consumer protection.
DoC insists it's not using Thompson + Clark for spying
The Department of Conservation is refusing to release the intelligence it's received from Thompson and Clark - and of the communications it has with controversial security firm. Audio
Michael Hall: Photographing climate change
Documenting the reality and impact of climate change around the globe in his bleakly beautiful images, is the all consuming project of expat photographer Michael Hall. Audio, Gallery
Bits+Bytes: Amazon conquers the world
What's happening with Amazon's Australasian strategy, and is Prime likely to come this way anytime soon? Plus is the new international cybersecurity accord akin to a digital Geneva Convention or a… Audio
Roy Orbison in the flesh - nearly
Roy Orbison is on tour 30 years after his death. His In Dreams holgram show is receiving great reviews. Who would you like to see via hologram? Audio
Predictive computer apps should be monitored - experts
Computer programmes that predict how people are likely to behave are increasingly being used by government departments. Immigration New Zealand was recently accused of racial profiling in its pilot… Audio
Elon Musk: Just walk out of bad meetings
Elon Musk wants staff to cut short unproductive phone calls and meetings as he aims to boost production of the Tesla Model 3 over the next few months.
NZ 'prevented harm being done' by state-backed hacks - PM
New Zealand's spy agencies have had to take action to stop hacking attacks by foreign powers from doing harm here, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
New technology with Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett on the US and UK restricting Chinese telecommunications equipment company ZTE, and the Commerce Commission laying 27 charges against Vodafone under the Fair Trading… Audio
GCSB checking whether Russian hackers hit NZ
United States, Britain and Australia have said hackers backed by the Russian government infected computer routers around the world. The GCSB is checking if they have hit New Zealand. Audio
Engine issue forces Air NZ to delay, cancel flights
Air New Zealand has had to delay and cancel flights, affecting 6500 passengers, because of urgent maintenance it needs to do on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. Aviation expert Geoffrey Thomas… Video, Audio
Water wheel powers West Coast farm
Power cuts are no problem for a West Coast farming couple. They are turning - literally - a stream on their property into power. Audio, Gallery
PM checking if Russian hacking hit NZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is checking whether New Zealand has been hit by a fresh wave of global cyber attacks, she says.
Selfies mark the end of innocence
Children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson is calling selfies the greatest threat to childhood. We talk to photographer Norrie Montgomery about how attitudes to having your photo taken have changed. Audio
Nasa planet-hunter set for launch
The US space agency is about to launch a telescope that should find thousands of planets beyond our Solar System.
Russia accused of global net hack attacks
State-sponsored Russian hackers are actively seeking to hijack essential internet hardware, US and UK intelligence agencies say.
TVNZ/ Spark deal: Big risk but will it pay off?
Opinion - Spark has a huge opportunity to shake up pay TV - but it needs to get sports streaming right, writes Peter Griffin.
Rural communities worried about missing out on RWC
Spark and TVNZ have secured the rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup, but only seven of the 40 matches will be on free-to-air TV - the rest will require a high-speed internet connection. Video, Audio
Bits+Bytes: Facebook's privacy revelations
Peter Griffin and NZ Privacy Commissioner John Edwards review Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's response to probing questions from US lawmakers this week – and the implications. Plus, the local impact of… Audio
Stopping Groundhog Day in disability services
A common complaint in disability services is around a poverty of experiences, expectations and connections for people with cognitive disabilities. Where for many every day can feel like Groundhog Day… Audio
