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Putin's major move against the West in space
Moscow makes a surprise announcement to go it alone with an orbital outpost.

Is the internet on its last legs?
"One thing that's really come back to bite us hard": Report reveals how internet is dying.

Newcomer promises 'truly unlimited mobile plans' - with some limits
A case of win one, lose one for the MVNO market.

Tesla accused of painting over damage
A Tesla Model 3 - NZ's most popular electric car - owner has taken the US maker to court.

'Identity is everything': Māori data specialists not consulted on facial recognition technology - expert
The govt has gone ahead with expanding the reach of the controversial technology.

What we've just learned about NZ's Covid deaths
Newly-updated data has given a clearer picture of how Kiwis have been dying with Covid-19.

Retail giants turn off controversial tech amid privacy probe
Research found 76pc of Australians weren't aware retailers were recording biometric data.

Christchurch boom: Hamilton Jet bucks trends, cashes in on global demand
Symbol of Kiwi ingenuity seeks new factory – and desperate for fresh workers.

How new Netsafe CEO Brent Carey plans to clean house
PLUS: Retired "cyber-judge" Judge David Harvey on where the system went wrong.

Netsafe's new online safety code savaged
User-advocacy groups slam code authored by Netsafe with Meta, TikTok and others.

Quake early warning system: Would Kiwis use it properly?
Quake early warning systems give crucial seconds to prepare. Would we do the right thing?

China wanted to build 70ft pagoda in 'perfect spying spot' near US Capitol
FBI investigators claim Huawei technology is 'threat to US national security'.

5535 new Covid cases, 14 further deaths; wastewater results released
Just-released, searchable wastewater data adds fresh perspective to NZ's Omicron wave.

Dunedin City Council spends millions to get Three Waters-ready
A local smart meter win. And a warning that linking Three Waters systems could cost $500m.

Ian McCrae retires as Orion Health CEO, names successor
Chief executive, known for his feisty exchanges with the Ministry of Health, stands down.

Spark 5G trials super fast flavour of 5G in Canterbury, all mobile players raise questions about Starlink freeloading
PLUS: 'Is Elon Musk freeloading?', and other new spectrum auction questions.

Supersonic aircraft uses 4 engines to fly at mach 1.7
'Boom' can carry 65-80 passengers with a range of 4,250 nautical miles and is 100% carbon neutral using SAF. Video / Supplied

Juha Saarinen: Cyber security experts Cert NZ have some pretty oddball notions
Passwords are a bad idea and not even experts always know how manage them.

High-flying experiment: Do stem cells grow better in space?
The zero G experiment aims to overcome the terrestrial difficulty of mass-producing cells.

Hyundai NZ reveals its first hydrogen truck customer. What's next?
A glimpse at a possible clean and quiet freight future.

Rugby World Cup: Sky TV moves to reclaim tournament from Spark
Pay TV broadcaster talks up its global RugbyPass service.

Why organisations must allow for those who can't or won't move online
There are two underlying assumptions that everyone can or should interact digitally.

New facial recognition technology expected for online
Identity Check will be utilised for people to use from banking to benefits.

As AI language skills grow, so do scientists' concerns
AI bots like the GPT-3 can write up almost any text you ask for — like letters and books.

Hidden danger of online gaming for young people revealed
Research is showing for one group online gaming comes with hidden dangers.

Sky answers readers' EPL questions - and a potential pain point emerges
PLUS: Some important fine print for those chomping at the bit for 4K.

Telcos, big tech react to Omicron surge
Companies lay down the law: If you're sick, stay home. It's non-negotiable.

Cannasouth scores its first major deal
Government says cannabis will be as big as the $2 billion wine export market.