Technology
Tech is key on this Tirau dairy farm
When it comes to farming, planning for the next season today is key, says the Coubrough family. The 5th generation dairying family is on the same page - they want robotics to milk the cows for them. Audio
Is the internet entering its Victorian era?
Analysis: The popularity of social media bans suggests a resurgence of conservative values in our digital lives.
Tech: Data back-up + what AI 'workslop' does in the workplace
Tech commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to discuss how the South Korean government learned the hard way why back-ups to digital data are a good idea. Audio
Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta's latest update
Instagram is further cracking down on what millions of young people can see on the platform.
Ion Man: Bill Buckley on magnets, mechanics, and motorsport
Bill Buckley is best known for his work with electromagnets, which are used in more than 90 percent of the world's silicon chips. Audio
New device set to reduce plastics pollution at beaches
Each year, an estimated 4 million tonnes of plastic waste from urban and industrial centres ends up in marine environments. Rivers and waterways act like giant conveyor belts, carrying the waste to… Audio
Spark to block AI-generated child sexual abuse material
The company already stops people accessing photorealistic material made with artificial intelligence, and will soon block cartoon-style imagery too.
Australian PM's mobile phone number made available online
A US-based website, which users can trial for free, boasts about having the mobile numbers and emails of millions of professionals.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025
Official documents show Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was warned she was on track to overspend her Te Tai Tokerau budget by $133- thousand dollars; The Central Otago District Council is… Audio
Frustration mounts among Qantas customers over data breach
The airline's customers voice their concerns and disappointment after cybercriminals release their personal data on the dark web.
Mass-produced AI podcasts disrupt a fragile industry
No studio, no humans at the microphone, not even a recording - yet out comes a lively podcast, banter and all.
Weather supercomputer needs another order of chips
More chips are needed to boost a Crown research group's brand new supercomputer.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13 October 2025
On today's show, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss for his weekly interview, the Public Service Commissioner is questioning whether the PPTA is committed to reaching a deal… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Spate of cell tower fires in Wanaka and wider Otago
A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wanaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages. Katie Todd reports from Wanaka. Audio
'Hock off the family silverware': Labour criticises government plan to sell Chorus stake
The Finance Minister says with the completion of the ultra-fast broadband fibre initiative, there's no longer a policy reason for the Crown to own Chorus.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 October 2025
Winston Peters and Professor Robert Patman speak to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza; The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New… Audio
Agri-tech now big business but more investment needed
From virtual fences to collars monitoring an animal's health to robotics in horticulture, New Zealand's agri-tech sector is now a major earner. Audio
Govt backs AI app to boost mental health support
The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New Zealanders take control of their own wellbeing. The "Ask Groov" app will provide 24-7 mental health support… Audio
Tech: Phone plan transparency, 'open web' in decline, and more
Technology journalist Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to discuss Commerce Commission research which shows how difficult it is to get good information to help buy a phone plan. Audio
