Technology
Amazon set to release long-delayed Alexa generative AI revamp
Amazon is hoping the revamp will convert some of its hundreds of millions of users into paying customers.
AI is taking on diverse roles in our public service
According to a survey by the Department of Internal Affairs last year, 37 of the 50 public agencies surveyed were using at least one type of AI.
AI taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service
From surgical risk assessments at Health NZ, to fishing vessel camera monitoring for MPI - RNZ can reveal artificial intelligence is taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service.The… Audio
Chinese AI chatbot banned from Australian government devices
The Chinese AI chatbot poses "an unacceptable risk" to national security, officials say.
VR game developer Sam Ramlu's optimism for the sector's future
Creative tech entrepreneur Sam Ramlu leads a busy life with three ventures including gaming studios Mighty Eyes and Mad Carnival, and a digital developer called Method. Audio
Australia: Queensland flood recovery, crackdown on neo-Nazi online network
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche has the latest on the devastating floods that have hit northern Queensland, and the government's effort to crackdown on online networking tools that are used by… Audio
Half of NZers on dating apps believe they've spoken to an AI
Fifty per cent of New Zealanders surveyed about dating apps believe they've interacted with AI rather than a real person. Senior Systems Engineer at Norton Dean Williams spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tech with Finn Hogan
We're joined again by Nights' resident tech correspondent, Finn Hogan, who's taking a look at the continuing impact of DeepSeek on the AI market, what impact the AI boom is having on robotics and the… Audio
Tech with Finn Hogan
We're joined again by Nights' resident tech correspondent, Finn Hogan, who's taking a look at the continuing impact of DeepSeek on the AI market, what impact the AI boom is having on robotics and the… Audio
Tech Tuesday: Elon Musk, consumer technology, DeepSeek
Tim Batt returns to give listeners the latest from the world of tech. Today Tim discusses what he calls Elon Musk's "digital coup of the USA", the diminishing returns of consumer technology, and the… Audio
Can you spot an AI-generated photo from a real one?
Brooke Howard-Smith joins Jesse to discuss the increasing use of AI in creating images and offer tips for spotting the less-obvious examples. Audio
Govt releases new guidelines for safe use of AI
The government has released new guidelines for the safe use of AI in the public sector. Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Gen AI image used for cover of Wellington's Yellow Pages
The cover of the new Wellington Yellow Pages features a stunning image of a mountain biker on a hill trail, surrounded by lush bush, overlooking a modern city by the ocean. The only problem is, it's… Audio
New guidelines for public agencies on how to use AI safely
Ministers are pushing for greater use of artificial intelligence to improve services and efficiency.
Trains roll into Pukekohe station after two year closure
Electric trains are rolling into Pukekohe Station in Auckland Monday morning for the first time. Auckland Transport director of public transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What exactly is Elon Musk doing with the US government?
Analysis- Americans don't know the full extent of what Elon Musk is doing as he embeds alongside US President Donald Trump at the top of the federal government.
Game changer or game over? The impact of AI on the architecture industry
Industries around the world are grappling with what AI means and how it could be empowering, challenging and potentially threatening. Audio
Building-sized asteroid could hit Earth in 2032
Space agencies are keeping a close eye on a recently discovered asteroid that has a small chance of impacting Earth. Audio
The Mixtape - DJ, engineer and promoter Leesa Tilley
Leesa Tilley is a musical polymath who launched and managed the first four years of the Ragamuffin Music Festival as a promoter. Over the years, she has organised and presented numerous events, worked… Video, Audio
NZ innovators using AI traps in fight against pests
Artificial intelligence is making conservation efforts faster and easier in the fight for total pest eradication, with new traps able to tell predator from protected species.
