The Evolving E-commerce Wars
Trade Me has been our favourite online marketplace for nearly two decades, but serious competition is on the way. Peter Griffin looks at our e-commerce options. Audio
Kate Murphy: You're Not Listening
Self-improvement guru Dale Carnegie always said listening was key to getting ahead in life. Journalist Kate Murphy takes a closer look at the art of listening in her new book, You're Not Listening:… Audio
Beer can helps reunite woman with her dog after three years
When Monica Mathis' dog Hazel disappeared from her yard in 2017 she tried everything to find her beloved pet again, but to no avail. Three years later, thanks to the surprising intervention of a beer… Audio
The Kiwi behind the US adult study hall startup
High-flying New Zealander Nodira Khoussainova is the co-founder and CEO of Focused, a Silicon Valley startup that helps people accomplish undistracted work for a couple of hours in a study hall-type… Audio
Facebook's new tracker released
Tech commentator Paul Matthews looks at the "Off-Facebook Activity" finally released by Facebook that allows you to see the 180 days' worth of data Facebook collects about from sites that you've… Audio
Herald social media lays down the law for Facebook followers
Prompted by crass comments in response to an online story about plus-size popstar Lizzo, the Herald warned its Facebook followers to stop and followed up with similar warnings on other stories. Is it… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch 22 January 2020
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately - back again for 2020. This week new guy Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about The Herald's hard line with Facebook followers, Stuff revealing a rogue in the… Audio
How to tell if we're being fed a diet of fake news
New Zealand Broadcasting School at Ara students ask how New Zealanders can protect themselves from fake news and stay vigilant in a coming election year Audio
Technology best and worst of the decade
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt examines the tech ideas and events that have happened between 2010 and 2019 that have changed the way we live. Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues there is a systemic reason for the huge growth of smaller countries that are generally both… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
In 1914 there were only 13 properly functioning democracies in the world, and today there are 89. Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues… Audio
The best and worst of technology in 2019
Tech commentator Peter Griffin joins Lynn to talk about Facebook's missteps, the hype over the arrival of 5G, the hollowness of Silicon Valley, the rise of quantum computing, the impact on technology… Audio
Tech companies put livestream take-down to the test
Major tech companies, international officials and the Prime Minister are in the capital today for a two day workshop to test how fast they can take down a livestream like the Christchurch mosque… Audio
Tech companies put livestream take-down to the test
Major tech companies, international officials and the Prime Minister are in the capital today for a two day workshop to test how fast they can take down a livestream like the Christchurch mosque… Audio
'New Zealand's biggest danger is being swamped by China'
Professor Tyler Cowen is a big supporter of immigration -- when it's done right -- but warns the New Zealand government needs to continue with its policy of not allowing China to get too much… Audio
Cautionary tales about your digital data
As Facebook faces legal pushback in the US for exploiting users’ data, three reporters here produced eye-opening cautionary tales of online intrusion into people’s most private stuff for commercial… Audio
Why you should be worried if you own a Chinese phone
China's use of technology for social control of its citizens is well-documented, but it could also affect users elsewhere, including those of us who use Chinese smartphones. Security analyst Samantha… Audio
The anti-trust case against Facebook
Facebook was once the social network of choice because it promised consumers privacy. After gaining a dominate market position, it changed tack. Now it could face a large anti-trust case. Audio
Calling Home: BB Bowness in Boston
Catherine 'BB' Bowness is a ground-breaking Kiwi banjo player who has made her home in Boston, Massachusetts. She's currently touring through the US and will be heading home to New Zealand for a… Audio
Why older people should be able to change their age
Should people who look and act younger than they are be legally allowed to change their age in order to avoid ageism and discrimination? Joona Räsänen is a bioethicist at the University of Oslo in… Audio
