Technology
School phone bans don't boost achievement: Study
A British study has found that banning phones in schools didn't boost student achievement or improve mental health. University of Birmingham professor Miranda Pallan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tech sector jobs market remains tight - but expected to bounce back
The tech sector is expected to soon return to a tight labour market, which will quickly absorb a glut of people currently looking for work.
A step up in fake news
The president, the tech oligarchs, the media and AI - why we can expect a new wave of information you just can't trust Audio
State-linked Russian cyber spies increasingly targeting NZ orgs
Almost 350 cyber attacks in the year to July 2024 had the potential to be nationally significant, the National Cyber Security Centre says. Audio
Will your phone survive the 3G apocalypse?
Many of us have already moved to 4G and 5G, but tech experts warn the impact of shutting down 3G will be larger than people think. Audio
Union hits back at 'astonishing' Health NZ plan to cut 1000 tech jobs
Te Whatu Ora's plan to "fail early, fail often, succeed over time" in tech operations is being called unacceptable. Video
Text message authentication the worst way to stop cyber criminals - report
A major New Zealand security firm says multi-factor authentication is at the heart of some of the most egregious security breaches.
Goodbye 3G
New Zealand's 3G network will be retired at the end of the year , making room for more advanced technologies like 4G and 5G. Launching in 2006, 3G revolutionised communication, allowing users to make… Audio
The robots that could replace fungicides
Led by Bragato Research Institute in partnership with A Lighter Touch, the research project aims to see if UV-C light can be used to control powdery mildew in place of traditional fungicides.
Sales for Tesla's most popular car plunge 80% in New Zealand
A research firm says plummeting sales in New Zealand have nothing to do with its chief executive's polarising views - but some local graffiti shows a different view. Audio
Global issues reported with PlayStation Network
Many videogame players on Saturday may be out of luck, as the PlayStation Network is reportedly experiencing global outages, leaving millions of players unable to access platform services.
TikTok: Security concern or victim of geopolitics?
TikTok is the social media app that feels like it is taking over the world, but can genuine security concerns be separated from the international politics? Audio
The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio
How AI could transform healthcare
This week the University of Otago is hosting a visit from Distinguished Professor John Hirdes, whose work has led to significant improvements in the lives of older people in Canada. Audio
The power of the tech bros - an emerging information oligarchy
UK-based technology journalist James Ball on the tech billionaires and their close relationships with the recently elected US President Donald Trump.
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More countries ban AI tool DeepSeek
Government departments in South Korea have followed Australia and Taiwan in blocking the Chinese AI tool DeepSeek. Cyber security company CyberCX has warned the government it should also put… Audio
Amazon set to release long-delayed Alexa generative AI revamp
Amazon is hoping the revamp will convert some of its hundreds of millions of users into paying customers.
AI is taking on diverse roles in our public service
According to a survey by the Department of Internal Affairs last year, 37 of the 50 public agencies surveyed were using at least one type of AI.
AI taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service
From surgical risk assessments at Health NZ, to fishing vessel camera monitoring for MPI - RNZ can reveal artificial intelligence is taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service.The… Audio
Chinese AI chatbot banned from Australian government devices
The Chinese AI chatbot poses "an unacceptable risk" to national security, officials say.
