New ZealandI set up a new TikTok account and it quickly turned into a stream of miseryThe Herald's Investigations Editor dives into mental health TikTok.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘More than 80′ roles on the line as MYOB restructures supportMove mirrors Sky TV reorganisation.24 Feb 04:17 AM
TennisSerena Williams plays against herself as advertising giant uses AIArtificial intelligence (AI) is being used by the world’s biggest advertising group.23 Feb 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTVNZ profit dives, CEO looks beyond abandoned mergerAmount spent on merger with RNZ revealed.23 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'You’re married, but you love me': When a chatbot suggests you should leave your wifeNew York Times: Concern the new technology will learn how to influence human users.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi med-tech firm raises $6m as its sensor implant nears human trialsAuckland-based med-tech sounding out American-based support.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsIs it the worst time for Sky TV to offshore support? CEO on new Sky Box rolloutIs it the worst possible time to send helpdesk jobs to Manila?23 Feb 04:27 AM
WorldScientists discover Earth has a previously unknown core layerScientists have uncovered shocking new insights about what’s truly hidden in the Earth.22 Feb 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAnother Chinese billionaire vanishes - and so does business confidenceNew York Times: Bao Fan 'assisting authorities with investigation', state media says.22 Feb 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSky TV tops 1 million customers with streaming gains, but profit dipsFull-year operating earnings guidance narrowed. Sky Box rollout finally underway.22 Feb 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark boss on spate of stolen generators, direct financial cost of cycloneShareholders enjoy a $350m windfall following the sale of the cell tower network.22 Feb 04:33 AM
TechnologyAI: Is your job at risk from digital humans?Companies will employ the next-gen robots in the next 10 years, a report predicts.21 Feb 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark reports bumper half-year profit on cell tower sale, but underlying numbers weaker$350m to shareholders. Tower windfall could become politically charged, post-Gabrielle.21 Feb 08:23 PM
TechnologyUS Supreme Court weighs Google’s liability in Isis terror caseCan Google be sued for helping extremists spread terror message, attract recruits?21 Feb 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark says Australia’s ‘Black Summer’ response provides model for boosting network resilienceWho'll foot the bill for better infrastructure? Minister, telco take different tacks.21 Feb 04:33 AM
BusinessTelco named first local reseller for Starlink Business, sends kits to emergency servicesTelco has connections with Elon Musk's firm.20 Feb 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Is Netflix pushing us back to piracy?Netflix has now tightened up where you can watch and that’s just a single household.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUnwanted connection: Who has control of your smart home?New York Times: Automation can sometimes lead to losing control of aspects of your home.20 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldWild ‘15 minute’ conspiracy theory growsA plan to make suburbs nicer places to live is now wrapped in a wild conspiracy theory.19 Feb 09:44 PM
BusinessKiwis the guinea pigs in new Facebook, Instagram paid service trialImposters at bay and better customer support promised: Kiwis first to trial paid scheme.19 Feb 08:01 PM
EnergyBasic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunderTelco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.19 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ not taking action over Chinese-made surveillance camerasThe cameras made by Hikvision and Dahua are widespread in this country.18 Feb 10:48 PM
BusinessRocket Lab helicopter mission underway to cut off MahiaGiant Sikorsky used for mid-air rocket snatch repurposed for aid mission.17 Feb 10:05 PM
TechnologyTikTok plans two more European data centres amid privacy fearsAuthorities are concerned masses of user data will be sent to China.17 Feb 09:36 PM
BusinessCyclone Gabrielle: Vodafone & Spark offer free data, Chorus grapples with gorge as it struggles to reconnect GisborneUFB network operator suffers double whammy. Mobile service latest.17 Feb 04:40 AM
TechnologyYouTube CEO steps downWojcicki, a longtime Google executive, did not elaborate on her future.16 Feb 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KeallCyclone Gabrielle: Chris Keall - Three stalled - but doable - initiatives for better phone and broadband service for the regionsThree great initiatives, all stuck in the slow lane.16 Feb 04:30 AM
BusinessChorus reveals scale of East Coast fibre devastation, telcos fly in mini towers, satellite gearUFB network operator suffers double whammy.16 Feb 04:25 AM
BusinessTelcos install limited satellite broadband on East Coast as mass mobile, internet outages continueGenerators, but no fuel.15 Feb 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: We weren’t prepared for this cyclone, but we need to be in futureOpinion: The climate emergency is hitting home hard, writes Juha Saarinen.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyHow to prepare for a lost, stolen or broken smartphoneNew York Times: Planning ahead can make it easier if disaster strikes.13 Feb 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy chatbots are bound to spout bulls***FT: Some of what they say is true, but only as a byproduct of learning to seem believable.12 Feb 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrand tracking startup Tracksuit raises $7.5mAustralian venture capital fund Blackbird Ventures has backed the company.12 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: ChatGPT is a threat to language diversityPeople are both optimistic and frightened by the possibilities of AI tech.09 Feb 09:22 PM