Internet
Data breach dents public trust in government
A staggering breach of privacy threatens to dent public trust in the government's handling of sensitive material. The Ministry of Culture and Heritage has revealed it mistakenly exposed the private… Audio
Technology expert says data breach result of poor practice
A technology expert says the data breach at the Ministry of Cultural and Heritage was a result of poor practice. The breach saw the personal data of more than 300 people made easily accessible on a… Audio
Aubrey Logan: 'Postmodern Jukebox is much more than a band'
Postmodern Jukebox and its charismatic vocalist and trombone player, Aubrey Logan are on their way to New Zealand for a series of concerts in October. Audio
Beating the cyber bullies: Constance Hall
With1.3 million Facebook followers and the seven children of her blended family to look after (aged 1-17) Perth business woman, internet sensation, blogger and Dancing with the Stars finalist… Audio
8chan ban: what is the role of the ISP?
What is the role of internet service providers in blocking harmful content from the public? The controversial website 8chan - linked to several mass shootings in the past six months - has gone… Audio
Podcast critic Katy Atkin
Katy Atkin reviews two podcasts for us today - CARRIER - Q Code and Spectacular Failures. Audio
'Reply All': tech mysteries
For some reason Ben can't listen to one of his favourite podcasts, 99% Invisible with Roman Mars, on the car stereo of his Mazda. But why?! We play some of 'The Roman Mars Mazda Virus', episode 140 of… Audio
Scam Scum: We're All Victims
Last year, New Zealanders lost $33 million to scams. Madison Reidy looks at how that's impacting our economy and what we're doing to stop it. Audio
The Warehouse launches new shopping platform
The Warehouse hopes to capitalise on consumers' love of lifestyle labels with the launch of a 12-million-dollar online shopping platform. Audio
Is Facebook's currency plan a step too far?
Facebook's new currency plans were barely more than a press statement before they came under fire from US lawmakers. Why do people hate the idea, and is it likely to fly? Audio
Is Facebook's currency plan a step too far?
Facebook's new currency plans were barely more than a press statement before they came under fire from US lawmakers. Why do people hate the idea, and is it likely to fly?
AudioKate Eichhorn - Growing up with Social Media
Parents are often concerned about how much time kids spend on social media. But the real menace to children and teens may be that the internet never lets you forget your mistakes. Audio
Social media concerns: 'This conversation is sharpening up' - Little
Minister Andrew Little says governments around the globe are putting more pressure on social media platforms to crack down on extremist activity happening online.
Kiwi site Neighbourly on staying local
A Kiwi community website has racked up three quarters of a million members, making it second only to Facebook in New Zealand. Audio
Russi Taylor, voice of Minnie Mouse, dies
Russi Taylor, the voice of Disney's Minnie Mouse for more than 30 years, has died aged 75.
Why you should like what Instagram is doing
A seemingly innocuous move by the social media platform Instagram of removing visible 'likes' could help lessen the pressure of those whose social media use is wrecking their mental health. Audio
Why you should like what Instagram is doing
A seemingly innocuous move by the social media platform Instagram of removing visible 'likes' could help lessen the pressure of those whose social media use is wrecking their mental health.
AudioBusinesses won't abandon Instagram as it hides likes - expert
Businesses aren't expected to abandon Instagram as a marketing platform, as it moves to hide likes. Audio
Photo of man's amputated leg used on cigarette packs without consent
A 60-year-old man in eastern France says he was stunned to discover that a picture of his amputated leg had been used on cigarette packets, as a warning against smoking, without his consent.
