Technology
Future forest industry
In a future that is free of fossil fuels, where will we source all the products that we get from the petroleum industry? Scientists at the forest research institute Scion think that trees might… Audio
Our Changing World – Getting the best from bark
In a future that is free of fossil fuels, where will we source all the products that we get from the petroleum industry? Scientists at the forest research institute Scion think that trees might… Audio
'Police do need to change their practices' - Deputy Privacy Commissioner
The Deputy Privacy Commissioner says crime-fighting will not be impeded by stopping police taking masses of photos of people unlawfully.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Daniel Watson is the owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services. He talks to Charlotte today about dating apps that can kill and AI which can take notes. Audio
Police not directed to stop taking photos of adults despite inquiry
Despite a damning investigation, the police have not been given a directive to stop taking photos of adults in public, and they question where the line on unlawful practices has been drawn.
Could you keep your driver's licence on your smartphone?
The Transport Agency is looking at introducing a digital driver's licence people would keep on their phones.
Tech Talk - Helen Baxter
Helen Baxter from Mohawk Media is our technology correspondent. Audio
Snapchat removes moko, mataora filters after outcry
Social media platform Snapchat has removed a feature that allowed users to apply traditional Māori tattoos on their faces.
Candid doorbell TV show raises privacy concerns
A candid-camera style TV show from tech giant Amazon using footage from smart doorbells is raising hackles in America and raising eyebrows in New Zealand.
'Smart cow' technology allows cows to herd themselves
New technology has been developed to automate some of the most critical tasks of the day on a dairy farm. Craig Piggott talks to Jesse about the technology they've developed and the nationwide roll… Audio
Elon Musk v Twitter
Technology commentator Peter Griffin discusses the court case between Elon Musk and Twitter, the long awaited upgrade of Ethereum, the world's second largest cryptocurrency and Netflix's plans to… Audio
Click and reflect - Netiquette campaign urges a kinder, gentler internet
The Human Rights Commission is calling for people to exercise better etiquette when interacting with others online.
US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years
The United States has barred tech companies that get federal funding from building "advanced technology" facilities in China for 10 years.
'Enable your culture' - Data not being used by businesses enough, report says
Businesses are spending more on data management, but few are making the most of the investment.
Big tech data firms sought 'strategic dialogue' with govt - documents
Briefing documents show seven foreign firms and three local ones have queued to meet the Digital Economy and Communications Minister since late 2021.
Foreign tech companies trying to woo government
Major foreign tech companies with billions to spend on data centres have been strongly wooing the Government.
Seven of them, including global giants Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, sought… Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson: 'quiet quitting'
Is quiet quitting a new trend at the workplace? Or are employees just putting their well-being first? Rebecca Stevenson, senior writer at interest.co.nz explains the new phenomenon, as well as the… Audio
'That's a mockery' - Growing anger over use of moko, mataora in image filters
A proliferation of social media filters that allow users to project mataora, moko kauae and other taonga onto their faces has raised fresh concern about the protection of Māori identity and…
Auckland to host major robotics conference
Later this year Auckland will play host to a robotics conference of around 600 researchers, an ambitious plan hatched while the country's borders were closed, that has paid off. Some major companies… Audio
CAA oversimplifying drone rules - aviation experts
An aviation expert says the Civil Aviation Authority has been oversimplifying the rules around drone safely in its advertising - and it's fuelling a public backlash against drone operators. Dr Isaac… Audio
