Technology
Government unveils plans to ramp up anti-scam efforts
New Zealanders have lost nearly $200m in the last year to scammers, it has been revealed. Audio
Surfboard lights offer ray of hope to shark-fearing beachgoers
Researchers towed seal-shaped boards fitted with lights across great white-teeming waters to discover which configuration attracted the most attention. Audio
Data science company helping to protect vulnerable sharks
Once critically endangered, the silky shark population is rebuilding - "an astonishing turnaround for a shark species".
The Repair Cafe
In an age where it's never been more convenient to buy something new to replace the things that break, Brigitte Sistig is trying to make repairing easier. The Repair Cafe Aotearoa NZ supports more… Audio
Are dating apps actually making us lonelier?
Every day thousands of Kiwis compulsively swipe through dating app profiles like it's their job. But how many actually find what they're looking for? Audio
Have a look up your nose
It's hoped a first-of-its-kind computer model of nasal cavity will help develop treatments for diseases like Parkinsons and Alzheimers.
The Pre-Panel for the 15th November
Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Audio
Optus vows to sack staff who breach ethical and legal standards
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the new chief executive of the telco giant Optus vowing to weed out and sack staff who breach ethical and legal standards. Stephen Rue takes… Audio
Protecting children from harmful online content
Jo Robertson is a therapist, educator and researcher. Earlier this year, she and others presented a petition to parliament - signed by over 10,000 - calling for internet service providers to… Audio
Tech: Musk's new govt gig, report puts NZ tech sector at $17.9b
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin looks at the announcement by President-elect Trump that Elon Musk will help lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. Can Musk's experience in slashing… Audio
Tech sector revenue growth slows amid weak investment, higher costs
It's slowed one of the lowest levels in recent years with weaker investment and higher costs.
Lower Hutt company creates fusion plasma
A company in Lower Hutt has made a major step towards creating fusion energy, by creating what's called fusion plasma - super heated gas that can lead to the next steps in creating clean energy… Audio
Tech Tuesday: Australia's new approach to social media
Comedian and podcast titan Tim Batt delivers the latest in the world of tech. Today Tim and Jesse discuss Australian's new social media ban. Audio
Plans to open new blood cancer treatment business
A biotech company has plans to begin offering a new type of treatment for some blood cancers, in Christchuch.
The toll of deep fake pornography on Kiwi students
Deepfake porn is easier to create, and students are suffering the consequences
Deepfake porn showing up in New Zealand classrooms
Deepfake porn is easier to create, and students are suffering the consequences Audio
Concern 'no Māori with moko' used in DIA facial recognition test
The official test cleared the system of significant racial bias.
Michelle Excell: Bringing world class innovation and technology to Whanganui
Tech entrepreneur and founder of consulting company The Antipodean, Michelle Excell now proudly and happily calls Whanganui home. Audio
Acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who's doing it - and where
Analysis: Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public.
Popular social media site banned in Canada
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about a popular social media site being banned in Canada, but it apparently won't stop Canadians from using it, tensions rising betweeb… Audio
