Internet
Celebrating the stories of legendary West Coasters
A new app will give West Coasters a window into Hokitika's heritage. It's called 'Legendary Coasters', and it's focussed on the area's social history as well as its landscapes. For a time Hokitika was… Audio
Playful or harmful? Seymour's posts raise questions
The Deputy PM's "Victim of the Day" posts have now led to at least two official complaints to Cabinet.
China tightens internet controls with centralised virtual ID
China's rigidly moderated online environment is about to face even stricter controls with the introduction of a state-issued national internet ID.
One NZ upgrade causes internet outages in Auckland, Northland
Customers lost internet for up to an hour.
Internet outage due to visiting Australian warship
A Taranaki internet provider says the government is failing rural New Zealanders by not responding properly to last week's internet outage - sparked by a visiting Australian warship. Taranaki… Audio
WindowSwap: gazing from someone else’s window
WindowSwap is a website that allows you to look at views through windows around the world. Co-founder Vaishnav Balasubramaniam joins Jim. Audio
'Fragile' networks: Call for action to prevent repeat of warship internet outages
Experts say the government must do more to prevent a repeat of an Australian navy ship knocking out services to parts of the country.
Australian navy ship accidentally blocks internet and radio in NZ
It happened earlier this week during a visit intended to celebrate the sister city relationship between Canberra and Wellington.
Internet outage impacts parts of North Island
Telecommunications company Voyager says there has been an outage affecting internet services in North Island. Reporter Nick James spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
No changes to news with Trade Me sale - Stuff boss
The new ownership structure is about expanding and diversifying the business, Sinead Boucher says. Audio
Should young people have access to social media?
The push to get under-16-year-olds off social media is a cause that's united some high-powered women from all walks of life.
B416 group is parenting in action
The push to get under-16 year olds off social media is a cause that's united some high-powered women from all walks of life. Audio
Scammers use NZ doctors in deepfake ads to push scam medicines
Patients have been warned to be wary of diabetes medicine and supplements sold online.
Google pushes to keep Chrome browser
Google has urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search.
Opening the door to more addiction
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but doubts are being expressed as to how effective it will be Audio
New feature allows faster payments for small businesses
Accounting software firm Xero has joined the ranks of firms enabling contactless payments.
Misinformation war rages online amid India-Pakistan tensions
Spreading like wildfire: The online deepfake war surrounding the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Head knocks and ultra-violence: The viral dangers of Run It Straight
Opinion - Social media appeal and simplicity may be a large part of why the concerningly dangerous new tackling game Run It Straight has begun to capture attention and crowds in Australasia, three…
'Kids do dumb things': Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors
Schools speak up on "challenging student behaviour" after an incident at Oxford Area School this week.
Social media use by children could lead to depressive symptoms: Research
American researchers found social media use by children could cause depressive symptoms a year later. University of California associate professor of pediatrics and one of the authors of the research… Audio
