Technology
Tech programme for girls hopes to challenge 'boys' club' image
A programme to get girls interested in technology hopes to level the playing field in a male-dominated sector.
Why Te Whatu Ora looked overseas for its 'transformational' plans
Health New Zealand says it chose big US tech firms to deliver a landmark data project because they have better size, security and robustness than local bidders.
How long should household appliances last?
Have you ever wondered whether you're getting a reasonable lifespan out of your laptop or dishwasher or oven?
Consumer NZ has revealed how long you should reasonably expect your household appliances… Audio
Drone use as military weapons rise on the rise
The rise of the use of drones as military weapons marks a major change in military tactics and is something we as a country will need to confront soon.
The US has just done a, quote, 'world first'… Audio
Science of base isolation
What is a base isolation system in the context of building construction? Joining Nights to discuss base isolation and its application in a New Zealand context is structural engineer and director of… Audio
Can an emoji legally constitute a threat or harassment?
How many times a day would you fire off a cute, sometimes sassy little icons that have become an online language of their own. Emojis. Everything from a heart or thumbs up to a smiling poo. But it… Video, Audio
One NZ tops rankings for worst cellphone customer service
Telecommunications company One NZ, formerly Vodafone, has topped the Commerce Commissions rankings for poor cellphone customer service. The watch dog has released its first dashboard based on a survey… Video, Audio
Call for politicians to follow Google's lead on AI advertising
A technology advocacy group is applauding Google's new policy on AI advertising.
ERoad seeking funds to repay debt, pressing on with expansion plans
The transport software company is looking to raise $50 million to repay debt and further expand its growth strategy, particularly in North America.
Revealed: The telco with the best customer service
One NZ has ranked the lowest in a customer service survey of telecommunications companies across the country, with Skinny taking out the top overall spot. Audio
Technology with Peter Griffin
Google has just celebrated its 25th birthday. The hit search engine allowed it to innovate with Gmail, Maps and Google Cloud. Peter Griffin discusses the future of the $1.7 trillion dollar company as… Audio
Commerce Commission ranks telcos and broadband providers
The Commerce Commission has released its inaugural mobile and broadband customer service rankings, focusing on how well each provider looks after customers when something goes wrong. It ranked Skinny… Audio
AI-assited tool to select astronauts to be developed
A New Zealand company is developing an AI-assisted tool which will help pick the best people to go into space.
Dr Brian Russell, of Ambient Cognition, will lead the project which includes a new way… Audio
Using AI to detect companies at risk of financial collapse
A company owned by a New Zealand fin-tech entrepreneur is using AI to detect signs of accounting manipulation, and identify when a business is at risk of financial collapse. Transparently.ai works as… Audio
Amazon working on programme to 'transform' NZ health sector
American tech giant Amazon is working on a programme that health agency Te Whatu Ora says will 'transform' the health sector via cloud computing.
This follows two private presentations that… Audio
Revealed: Amazon's efforts to work its way into the NZ healthcare system
US tech giant Amazon has worked its way into a prime position in a massive digital overhaul of stressed IT systems by Te Whatu Ora.
Why drug trial data can be inaccurate
Every new drug that promises a breakthrough treatment for cancer or indigestion first has to undergo clinical trials. But mistakes in the data, bias and even out right fraud have infected medical… Audio
Govt IT upgrades locked in ahead of pledged contractor spending cuts
The big winners so far are giant American corporations, cashing in on a push towards cloud computing coming from the government.
Agencies locking in hundreds of millions in contracts
Public agencies have been locking in hundreds of millions of dollars of contracts for big IT upgrades even as the government pledges to cut contractor spending.
The big winners so far are US tech… Audio
Expert Feature: Private Investigating
For this week's expert feature we speak to private investigator Julia Hartley-Moore. She started her own investigation firm in 1996 and has been busy every since looking into scams, child custody… Audio
