Technology
Weapons tech export rules set for tightening
The government is looking to tighten controls over exporting weapons or advanced technologies that could be misused in war.
Warning as online scams rise 53% in lead-up to Christmas
The cost of living crisis is making shoppers less risk averse in their search for bargains, expert says.
Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation, report says
The crowd-sourced fact-checking feature of Elon Musk's X, Community Notes, is not countering false claims about the US election, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) said in a report today.
Philosophy Now: Will technology really save us?
University of Waikato senior lecturer in philosophy Dan Weijers unpacks the role of technology in making our lives easier, and whether we rely on tech too much. Audio
Tech: Is the latest wearable health tech worth the hype?
Technology correspondent Juha Saarinen looks at how wearables are becoming health and wellbeing oriented, particularly Apple's gear. Audio
The video game teaching prisoners to manage anger
A New Zealand company will soon begin a pilot for a video game that helps prisoners regulate their emotions. Audio
Tech start-up HealthNow rebrands to Extraordinary
HealthNow has changed its brand to Extraordinary, and repositioned the business to meet growing demand for an expanded range of low cost ways for employers to reward employees.
How to make robots less creepy
Dr Jessica Turner and her team from the University of Waikato is uncovering how robots are edging into spooky territory. Audio
Spark dials back profit outlook and dividend payout
Digital and telco services company Spark is selling its stake in the Connexa towers business and considering the sale of other non-core assets, as it looks to offset weak consumer spending and…
Tech Tuesday: Cyber threats to the US Election
Tim Batt is in the Auckland studio to look at ways outside forces are trying to influence the US election. Audio
Scott Technology scores $30 million in overseas contracts
Scott Technology has secured six major overseas contracts with European and North American food processors.
Otago man becomes first jailed in New Zealand for 3D printing firearms
An Otago man has become the first in New Zealand to be sentenced for manufacturing firearms after using a 3D printer to make six weapons.
'Make a plan as a family' - How to deal with sex extortion
Young people exploited online often try to deal with it alone - but it's good to have a family plan, experts say.
ASB Bank services back up and running after outage
There were more than 5000 reports of ASB Bank outages across New Zealand on Saturday morning.
Engineering solutions for earthquakes and neonatal health care
A mechanical engineering expert, Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase is renowned for his pioneering work in both healthcare and seismic engineering. Audio
Wind power firm departs, amid fast-track controversy over seabed mining
A plan for an offshore wind power generation site has been abandoned as the company has pulled out, as controversy continues over seabed mining also planned for the area.
Jupiter moon mission: Taranaki man realises childhood dream
A Taranaki man fascinated with space is working on a team that has sent a space probe to one of Jupiter's moons, to learn whether conditions for life exist there.
Tech: AI facial recognition pros and cons & QR code scams
Tech commentator Alex Sims talks through the pros and cons of rapidly developing facial recognition systems. It can be useful and efficient - but everything comes with a cost. Audio
'CCTV is ubiquitous' - Police cleared to tap into private cameras
Police have been given the legal clearance to continue tapping into private cameras more than 200,000 times a year for evidence. Audio
ABBA's Bjorn among 11,500 artists to issue AI warning
Stars of music, literature, screen and stage put their names to statement warning about the unlicensed use of artificial intelligence.
