Technology
Australian financier's crypto ambitions for Nauru
An Australian finance director has flown to Nauru with ambitions to turn it into the crypto powerhouse of the Pacific. Audio
Tech Tuesday: Microsoft security breaches and more
Tim Batt joins Jesse to discuss the security breach affecting Microsoft's SharePoint, and also the company's plan to offset carbon emissions with a new deal with Vaulted Deep (via Tom's Hardware)… Audio
Kiwi businesses warned as SharePoint targeted in cyber attack
New Zealand's cyber watchdog has picked up on a Microsoft warning about attacks on server software globally.
Paying attention to giving people your full attention.
We've all experienced that moment when someone glances at their phone mid-conversation and you suddenly feel invisible. Kiwis check our devices around 50 times an hour, and it's costing us more than… Audio
Waikato food-tech company putting science into breakfast
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but a Waikato food-tech company is taking it a step further. Audio
Weather radar announced for Nelson Tasman area
A long-awaited regional weather radar system has been announced for the Nelson/Tasman area. MetService general manager of observing systems Kevin Alder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZTA 'overly optimistic' about national ticketing system: Transport Minister
The Transport Minister says the beleaguered national ticketing system needs to get back on track and NZTA has been "overly optimistic" about its viability. Reporter Nick James spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How to spot and avoid 'ghost store' scams online
Netsafe's chief online safety officer Sean Lyons is back with Jim to discuss the recent rise of online "ghost stores" and how you can make sure you are shopping from a legitimate retailer. Audio
What's it like being a grandparent in your 30s?
At 37, Brisbane radio presenter Matty Acton is learning how to be a grandfather.
NZ backs UK sanctions after discovery of Russian cyber attacks
The British Foreign Secretary says the UK have uncovered a sophisticated Russian digital espionage tool used to harvest login credentials from online Microsoft products.
Face with Tears of Joy: A Natural History of Emoji
Emojis are the world's newest language - but where did they come from, where are they going, and what do they mean? Audio
Why New Zealand First wants to require businesses to accept cash
Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know. Audio
IRD nets 'zapper' tax cheat in first of its kind conviction
Gurwinder Singh is the first Kiwi sentenced for using illegal sales suppression tools to avoid paying $200,000 in taxes.
China puts new restrictions on EV battery tech
It's the latest move to consolidate its dominance in the sector that has contributed to the country's lead in the global EV race.
Survey shows NZers have growing concerns about AI
Kiwis have growing concerns about the use of AI, especially when it comes to big companies using their data. One New Zealand's Chief Data and AI Director Summer Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Zuckerberg agrees to settle multibillion-dollar lawsuit with a group of shareholders
Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to settle a multibillion-dollar lawsuit with a group of shareholders over how top executives at Meta handled repeated privacy violations by Facebook. Wedbush Securities… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17th July 2025
In today's episode, retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough; A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and… Audio
Babies born using DNA of three people, may cut disease risk
The eight newborns are the result of a new IVF technique.
Tech: Legal means to fight deepfakes - do they work?
Technology correspondent Alex Sims joins Kathryn to talk about how different countries are going down legal routes to combat the rise in deepfakes - AI-generated images, videos and voices. Audio
Trial begins as Meta investors, Zuckerberg square off
It centres on claims the Meta boss and other company leaders illegally harvested the data of Facebook users.
