Internet
NZ's young unimpressed by proposal to ban social media
The National Party's proposal to ban social media for under 16-year-olds has spurred a lot of political debate, with ACT claiming it won't work and calling for an inquiry. Reporter Chen Liu has more. Audio
'Do you want the government to solve every problem?' - judge slams social media bill
It should be the parents' job to police young people's social media use, an internet law expert says. Audio
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it.
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it Audio
Pope Trump? US president shares AI image as pontiff
The US President quipped he'd like to succeed Pope Francis, posting an image of himself in white robes and miter hat, raising eyebrows online mere days before the conclave.
Watch: Are podcasters, not politicians, driving Australia's Gen Z's election interest?
Podcast platforms like Punter's Politics are gaining traction with young Australians disillusioned by traditional media. Audio
The latest global debate: could 100 men take a gorilla?
Believe it or not, that's the question which has turned into a full-blown debate not only on the internet, but also around the watercooler. People have been passionately posturing over the… Audio
ASB U-turns on open banking payment platform POLi
Consumers have previously been warned that using the online payment platform could breach their banks' terms and conditions.
Juggernaut Season 2
About 9 months ago we had The Spinoff's Toby Manhire in to talk about a new podcast - Juggernaut It took us inside David Lange's 4th Labour government and ended up being one of the years surprise… Audio
Officials warn submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets'
The leading risk of damage is from accidents or natural disasters, but nothing in official online guidance allows for deliberate sabotage.
Should websites have 'safety ratings'?
Should websites help protect users safety and privacy by having safety ratings, as we do for cars, appliances and even restaurants. Netsafe's Sean Lyons joins Jim to discuss. Audio
Explainer: What does the US ruling on Google's illegal ad tech monopoly mean?
A US judge's ruling that Google has illegal monopolies in ad technology sets up the possibility of US prosecutors seeking a breakup.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Far North Mayor Moko Tepania provides an update on Cyclone Tam sweeping through Northland, Northpower is working to restore power to households affected by the storm, One NZ… Audio
South Island back online after contractor and rodents cut through fibre cables
Rodents and a contractor had brought down many internet and phone services for the lower South Island, with people across Southland and Otago reporting outages.
Kiwi author of explosive Meta memoir stars at US Senate hearing
Sarah Wynn-Williams said she saw the social media giant work "hand in glove" with the Chinese Communist Party on censorship tools.
'Worst Children's Library' aims to uncover harmful internet content
Children's unfiltered access to the internet is under scrutiny these days thanks to shows like Netflix series Adolescence, and one initiative in Auckland aims to draw even more attention to the danger… Audio
Andrew Tate sued by ex-girlfriend, who seeks restraining order
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been accused of sexual assault and battery by his ex-girlfriend as she seeks a temporary restraining order.
Elon Musk sells X - to one of his own companies
The companies are being combined in an all-stock deal that values xAI at US$80b and X at $33b, factoring in the social network's $12b debt.
China unveils new tool capable of cutting undersea cables
China has unveiled a new tool deployed by a drone capable of cutting the most fortified undersea data cable, adding to fears for fibre-optic cables that are the lifeblood of the internet and New… Audio
NZ businesses complacent over cyber security threats - report
A new survey shows many companies are overestimating their resilience and ability to handle cyber attacks.
