Digital
Make way for the fourth industrial revolution
When will the future arrive? According to the World Economic Forum we are already in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution... It's been dubbed the 'rise of the machines', but is the digital… Audio
A Fashionable Ambition
Caitlan Mitchell is the editor for one of the longest running industry magazines in the country. She speaks to Sonia Sly about ambition, modelling, fashion photography and the relevance of print in… Audio, Gallery
Photography: Mark Gee
Mark Gee is an award winning photographer, time-lapse filmmaker & digital visual effects supervisor based in Wellington, New Zealand. He has worked on many high profile and Oscar award winning feature… Audio
Digital resurrection
When software developer Eugenia Kuyda’s best friend Roman died, she and some fellow software engineers used his texts and emails to create an interactive Roman bot. Audio
Warning to retailers about on-line competition
New Zealand retailers are being warned they must gear up for major disruption in the digital market with the prospect of global players like Amazon extending their reach here. Kathryn Ryan talks to… Audio
What is all the fuss about wireless headphones?
Apple has audiophiles all tied up in knots over the removal of the headphone jack. Media commentator Russell Brown breaks it down for the consumer and dissects the acronyms DRM, DAC and above all PR.
…Tech: Apple’s tax avoidance
Peter Griffin has tech news with an update on Apple's tax bill and what it could mean for New Zealand's tech sector. And how GST is about to bite on imported digital goods. Audio
Multi-million dollar aid deal for French Polynesia
The French Polynesian Assembly has approved a multi-million dollar small business aid package in an attempt to boost the local economy.
Tech: NZ digital curriculum and Tesla troubles
Technology news with Peter Griffin. This week, the demise of the iconic Blackberry Classic. Plus looming legal problems for the electric vehicle maker Tesla, and specifically the auto-pilot function… Audio
NZ facing digital explosion in just three years
The country is facing a digital explosion with demand, internet usage, expansion of the Internet of things, mobile devices, broadband speeds all set for double digit growth and more in the next three… Audio
Tech: new undersea internet cable and 'Netflix tax'
Peter Griffin gives his views on 'smart contracts' and some potential applications of blockchain technology. Also how willing are New Zealanders to pay for their news, media and other content? Plus… Audio
Brains could turn 'zombie town' Whanganui around
Once labelled a "zombie town", Whanganui has been shortlisted for a world's smartest community award for embracing the digital economy.
Young Māori awarded for digital ideas
A financial educational programme for kids and an app that encourages face to face meetings with friends are two of the winning ideas of the DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge. Audio
Tech News: 'Netflix tax' and email tracking
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin's on how your emails are tracking you. Plus the 'Netflix tax' on digital purchases like ebooks and music is coming to New Zealand. Audio
Blog Life
What does it take to become a digital influencer and how does one set themselves apart in an environment that is fast becoming oversaturated with blogs and Instagram accounts? Sonia Sly meets… Audio
New Technology with Paul Matthews
Paul Matthews, the chief executive of the Institute of IT Professionals discusses the implications of the TPP on the tech sector, including whether it will impact on innovation in the sector. Audio
RNZ's content chief on a looming shake-up of its news
Mediawatch asks RNZ's Carol Hirschfeld why she's rejigging RNZ's reporting, and what on-air and online audiences should expect. Also, her reaction to turmoil at her former employers: Maori Television… Audio
RNZ's content chief on a looming shake-up of its news
Mediawatch asks RNZ's Carol Hirschfeld why she's rejigging RNZ's reporting, and what on-air and online audiences should expect. Also, her reaction to turmoil at her former employers: Maori Television…
AudioGlobal Mode dropped after legal action
Internet providers offering global streaming of restricted content have agreed to pull out of the New Zealand market. Audio
Why is Fairfax Media "blowing up" its news business?
Mediawatch asks Fairfax chief editor Sinead Boucher what's driving a dramatic root-and-branch re-jig unveiled this week. Audio
