Technology
Instagram to introduce youth version
Millions of young social media users will be automatically moved to a new version of Instagram ... with built-in protections controlled by their parents. This is part of a plan from Meta - which owns… Audio
Police access controversial online facial recognition website
Police staff have had unauthorised access to a controversial online facial recognition website described by its critics as "stalkerware by design". Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Devices rigged to explode in Lebanon
Further explosions have taken place throughout Lebanon overnight, following yesterday's deadly coordinated pager attack that left 12 dead and thousands more injured. Military technology journalist… Audio
Te reo Māori needs to go digital to survive - innovator
A Māori tech innovator and language revitalist wants to see te reo Māori thrive in-person and digitally.
The boat that floats, coming to Auckland
Auckland based company Vessev have just launched a brand new, electric, passenger hydrofoil. The boat, which seats just 10 people is already set to join the Fullers fleet. Jesse talks to its designer… Audio
Broadcaster Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki
After a decade alongside good mate Jeremy Wells, Heath has taken up a role on Afternoons at Newstalk ZB. Audio
Retired astronaut on the situation for former colleagues
Astronaut Sunita Williams will celebrate her birthday tomorrow - but in a location she might not have expected just three months ago. Audio
The resurgence of film photography
When you get given a camera to take photos for someone, you probably smash that button and take loads, and hope one of them is decent. First Up's Leonard Powell went to find out why people are… Audio
Internet scam getting more elaborate - report
A report from the National Cyber Security Centre shows scammers are using increasingly elaborate means to hide attacks and steal personal and financial information. National Cyber Security Centre… Audio
Kiwi businesses hijacked by scammers: Facebook 'needs to have some responsibility'
Kiwis are being warned to be extra careful online, with the rise of a scam targetting social media businesses that lures them with an advertising opportunity and then takes over their account. Audio
100 miillion dollar health IT project in trouble
A big health IT project that has swallowed nearly a 100 million dollars is in trouble. RNZ reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minister defends proposed GE
Government documents show ethical considerations will be excluded from consideration when new genetic modification legislation is put forward. Science and Technology Minister Judith Collins spoke to… Audio
School cellphone ban: 'There is a lot more noise' - principal
Ditching cellphones at school has led to new real-world connections, according to one of the country's largest secondary schools. Audio
Privacy complaint lodged over IRD's data-sharing
A Queenstown employment consultant has lodged an official complaint about Inland Revenue giving his details to social media companies.
Making a hash of it: The lowdown on Inland Revenue and your data
Analysis - Inland Revenue is giving taxpayers' encrypted data to Facebook - but just how good is the encryption?
How artificial intelligence may help NZ birds
A study to identify individual kākā using AI "for good" has received a funding boost of $1 million.
Privacy czar has no record of MSD's fake social media profiles
Staffers used fake Facebook profiles to spy on beneficiaries for fraud.
Revealed: Police used facial recognition 89 times since 2022
The news comes despite a new policy forbidding live use except in rare situations where there is an immediate risk to life.
The eye exam detecting chronic health conditions
A regular eye exam can now detect early signs of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease due to AI technology. Audio
