Join Paul Spain and Andy Patrick (Argus Tracking) as Andy shares insights into Argus Tracking and their fleet management solutions.

Plus tech news from the week including:

• Microsoft’s new NZ based data centre
• Fullers hydrofoil electric ferry
• Pause on Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
• Township pitches in for CCTV surveillance
• ZURU Tech's Innovations in housing construction
• New York mystery drones
• GM U-turns on Cruise robotaxi

Thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Hear former Prime Minister Sir John Key (Director - Palo Alto Networks) and Misti Landtroop (Managing Director NZ- Palo Alto Networks), as they join Paul Spain to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

Sir John Key shares unique perspective drawn from his current and past experiences, including:

- Prime Minister of New Zealand

- Minister responsible of Special Intelligence Service (SIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB)

- Director at Palo Alto Networks

- Director at ANZ Bank

- Director at Air New Zealand

The episode is focussed on cybersecurity viewpoints - including predictions for 2025 from Unit 42, and reflects on the importance of continuous adaptation, education, and integration in the fight against cyber threats from various sources including powerful nation state actors. A range of other topics were discussed including weighing up the importance of privacy vs security.

Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One NZ, Spark, HP and Gorilla Technology.

Listen in as host Paul Spain and Renee Mateparae (Spark NZ) delve into Spark's plans for data centres, the benefits of 5G Standalone, transition from 3G and the role of AI in service enhancement and Spark's strategic vision for the future of telecommunications. Plus tech news from the week including:

• NZ banks' new scam protection tools
• Cheap phone charger sparks house fire
• Parking fines highlights cities limited parking options for Tradespeople
• Meta's $10B subsea cable project
• Australia's social media ban for under 16's

Thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Host Paul Spain sits down with 2degrees' CEO Mark Callander, as They delve into New Zealand's connectivity landscape, exploring rural broadband advancements, the future of 5G, and strategic mergers shaping the industry. Mark shares insights on satellite technologies, Network for Learning partnership, customer-centric innovations and how 2degrees is positioning itself as a value player amidst economic challenges.

Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One NZ, Spark, HP and Gorilla Technology.

Host Paul Spain sits down with venture capitalist Lance Wiggs (Punakaiki Fund, Climate VC Fund), as they delve into the evolving landscape of venture capital in New Zealand and its critical role in nurturing Kiwi tech startups. Together they explore the history, challenges, and successes of venture capital, innovative climate investments and current NZ tech startups. Listen in and gain insights into the impact of economic challenges and successes within the New Zealand tech investment arena.

Thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Join Paul Spain and Danu Abeysuriya (Rush Digital), as they look into Kiwi AI innovation in Brazil, security guidelines for start-ups, social media accountability steps in Australia and Malaysia, and TikTok controversies in Canada and France. Learn about the implications of Trump's re-election on tech policy and bitcoin. Plus hear about Rush Digital's journey in tackling global AI challenges.

Special thanks to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Hear from Paul Spain and Logan Ransley (Landlord Studio), as they delve into some of this week's tech news and innovation including ListAssist's breakthrough in the US real estate market, precautionary advice on NZ Post scams and Apple's satellite service expansion. We also explore the significance of the Internet Archive and how hydropanel's are helping hydrate remote communities.

Plus, a look at the innovation behind Landlord Studio's all-in-one property management app.

Thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Join Paul Spain and Bill Bennett as they discuss the latest tech news and developments including:

• The shutdown of 3G roaming
• Apple's new hearing health
• Meta reintroduces facial recognition to combat celebrity scams
• Zoom's innovative AI-powered avatars
• AI lawsuits against Character.AI and Google over teens death
• Creatives sign petition opposing use of works for AI Training
• How to get Google's support for NZ media

Special thanks to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Hear from Paul Spain and Keith Patton (Vivara) as they discuss the latest tech news, including:

• One NZ's testing of Starlink's satellite-to-mobile SMS service
• NZ Government's Identity Check facial recognition system
• Tesla's Robotaxi plans
• Quantum computing breakthroughs by Chinese scientists
• SpaceX's innovative rocket-catching technology

Plus a look at Vivara personalised wellness guidance

Thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Join Paul Spain and Seeby Woodhouse (Voyager) as they delve into tech news from the week including, the impact of social media on traditional journalism as Google threatens to stop links to NZ news sites, Starlink in-flight connectivity and NZ police dismantled a large-scale smishing scam. They also explore the complexities of autonomous driving technologies, with Hands off experiences with Tesla’s Full Self Driving and Waymo Driver in San Fransico. Plus, Voyager Internet's competitive innovations.

Special thanks to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.