Internet
Tom Barraclough: are your social media threads under threat?
This week the government released a Safer Online Services and Media Platforms "discussion document" proposing to regulate online content the same way other media is regulated. Audio
Officials eye reforms to combat Internet harm
The Department of Internal Affairs is proposing making traditional and online media subject to the same rules, with current regulations deemed inadequate for many social media platforms.
At the… Audio
Decades-old law unfit to cope with 'explosion of content' - chief censor
The Department of Internal Affairs says media regulations are out of date, riddled with holes and do not properly cover online platforms.
AI attack ads - to disclose, or not disclose?
PR firms think political parties should have to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in campaign advertising, but advertisers are not so sure. Audio
'They get sold a dream': When big returns don't eventuate
Suspected investment scams are on the rise and authorities are worried some of our most vulnerable communities are falling victim to them. Audio
'They get sold a dream': When big returns don't eventuate
Suspected investment scams are on the rise and authorities are worried some of our most vulnerable communities are falling victim to them.
AudioGovernment rejected Spark's offer to invest millions in disaster-proofing networks
Spark's offer to swap $24 million it planned to spend on a 5G rollout came after towns were completely cut off following Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
AI privacy warnings issued in NZ
Warnings about keeping people's information safe when using artificial intelligence have been published by the Privacy Commissioner, directed at both the private and public sectors.
Top Australian TV host steps down after enduring racist abuse
One of Australia's highest-profile TV hosts, Stan Grant, has stood down from presenting a prime-time show after receiving "relentless" racist abuse.
Chorus plans to retire its copper network within next decade
Lines company Chorus plans to retire the copper network within the next decade and become an all-fibre company.
Offshore outfit rating the reliability of our media
US-based NewsGuard is rating New Zealand's significant news sites for reliability - and even preparing ‘nutrition labels’ to warn users to treat them with caution. NewsGuard is also using human… Video, Audio
Offshore outfit rating the reliability of our media
US-based NewsGuard is rating New Zealand's significant news sites for reliability - and even preparing ‘nutrition labels’ to warn users to treat them with caution. NewsGuard is also using human…
Video, AudioCourt rules victim of revenge porn entitled to help from ACC
A court has ruled that a woman who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after a former partner shared a sex video on one of the world's largest porn sites, is entitled to help from ACC. The woman's… Audio
Facebook owner Meta touts AI power as digital ads boost outlook, shares
Mark Zuckerberg says AI is helping the company boost traffic to Facebook and Instagram as it forecast quarterly revenue well above analyst expectations.
Class action launched for millions of Australians caught up in Optus cyber attack
A law firm says it will pursue "substantial" compensation for up to 10 million Optus customers whose data was exposed in the recent hack.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services Dan Watson talks to Jesse about the benefits of a library card and the access to technology it gives you. He also has some tips on how gaming… Audio
Twitter tags RNZ account as 'government-funded media'
Twitter users might have noticed something different about our RNZ twitter account in the last 24 hours.
The social media platform has decided to tag our account with the words 'government-funded… Audio
Who are the Instagram superstars of NZ sport?
Who are the high-profile of New Zealand athletes with the most followers on Instagram?
Elon Musk gives hour-long BBC interview
Elon Musk's hour-long interview with the BBC covered everything from his sleeping habits to misinformation.
Throughout the conversation with tech reporter James Clayton Musk was keen to get across… Audio
Privacy analysts worried about use of Google Analytics
Privacy experts and analysts warn government departments' use of Google Analytics may be allowing the world's biggest marketing company to harvest New Zealanders' private data.
Statistics New… Audio
