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Russian citizens misled about Ukraine invasion
Russians who get their information from the state media are being consistenly misled about the war in Ukraine.
Madeline Roache is a media misinformation analyst for NewsGuard who has been reporting… Audio
Cell tower sales may pay off for consumers
The possible sale of cellular telecommunications towers by the two biggest network owners could lead to cheaper services for consumers over the longer term.
The weird wonders of Wikipedia
Neuroscience student Annie Rauwerda loves trivia that's both educational and funny and Wikipedia is her favourite source. A couple of years ago in lockdown, the 22-year-old started sharing screenshots… Audio
Australian telco launches scam message filter
Are you plagued by those dodgy texts that want you to click an even dodgier link? Now one of Australia's biggest telcos is taking the guess work out it - introducing a filter to block the scam… Video, Audio
Elon Musk to join Twitter board, promises change
Twitter says it will offer Tesla boss and entrepreneur Elon Musk a seat on its board of directors, after it was revealed he had amassed a 9.2 percent stake in the platform.
Pushback against the upswing of political nastiness
Online abuse of politicians is on the rise - especially for women, including the PM and local councilors. This week one was able to unmask her anonymous abuser and the media played a part. But this… Audio
Pushback against the upswing of political nastiness
Online abuse of politicians is on the rise - especially for women, including the PM and local councilors. This week one was able to unmask her anonymous abuser and the media played a part. But this…
AudioFemale politicians face sexist abuse online
The abuse of female politicians online is being put under the microscope, with the National Party now holding an investigation into the trolling of female politicians online, including Labour Minister… Audio
NZ's Russia sanctions: Retaliation may include cyber attacks, expert warns
A local cybersecurity expert says businesses need to prepare for attacks from Russian hackers.
Lynmall terror attack: Documents reveal intelligence briefings
New security service documents show the LynnMall attacker believed he had been set up by someone who persuaded him to post extremist material online.
SIS briefings say Ahamed Samsudeen was likely to… Audio
Police expand internet intelligence collection team
Police are moving to bolster its team that scans the internet for threats.
Dismantling the internet: Digital iron curtain descends on Russia
A digital iron curtain is falling on Russia as the government increases censorship and foreign companies withdraw services. Audio
GCSB records 15% rise in cyber threat incidents in 2021
The GCSB is urging the country's critical businesses to stay alert in the face of increasing cyber threats.
Cheers! Metaverse hits peak hype with virtual beer
Brewer's launch highlights the extent businesses will go to to join the latest bandwagon.
Gabriel Gatehouse: why the QAnon conspiracy refuses to die
Gabriel Gatehouse's BBC podcast series The Coming Storm, not only delves into QAnon's origins but how it remains a major force within the Republican party. Previously a BBC foreign correspondent… Audio
Police warn NZers over 'staggering' rise in online fraud
Police are warning New Zealanders to beware of sales on social media, because they're seeing a staggering amount of fraud in online trading.
A 24-year-old has been arrested and charged over 27 scams… Audio
Tech response to Ukraine crisis, NFT cautionary tale
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to look at how tech companies have responded to the crisis in Ukraine, and how a Hamilton 20-year-old's $70 million NFT sale is a real case of… Audio
The Panel with Emma John and Sam Johnson (Part 2)
Panellists Emma John and Sam Johnson discuss the long-term damage of misinformation on society, people separating over anti-vaccination views, and the beauty of a good lawn. Audio
Calling Home: Andrew Dubber in Norrmjöle, Sweden
Andrew Dubber and partner Michela Magas live in the picturesque village of Norrmjöle (pop 219), in the north of Sweden. They're currently renovating a 200-year-old farmhouse in a forest by a lake and… Audio
Russia blocks Facebook, says it restricts access to Russian media
Russia is blocking Facebook, the country's communications regulator said on Friday, in response to what it said were restrictions of access to Russian media on the platform.
