Technology
Google turns internet queries into conversations
With Audio Overviews, Gemini AI models quickly sum up query results in conversational style, according to Google.
Daniel Rankin A.K.A Man Can Cook
Daniel Rankin runs one of New Zealand's most successful baking Instagram pages - Man Can Cook. He takes an Only Fans approach...Mixing recipes with shirtess photos, pouring stuff over his abs, and… Audio
Government moves to boost household solar power
Households with solar panels on their roofs will be able to send more power back to the grid - and get faster building consents - under changes announced by the government.
History of with Dr Grant Morris
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence has gone from strength to strength. We are now at the point where it is threatening to displace whole occupations and take over… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Maritime Union is concerned over the latest breakdown of the beleaguered Aratere ferry, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a near-miss between a plane and a… Audio
Are smartphones extensions of our mind?
Rather than being cognitive extensions of our minds, our smartphones are parasites devices designed to steal our, money and data - says a team of Australian philosophers. A recent paper in the… Audio
How technology can help improve access to justice
Tech commentator Alex Sims discusses access to justice, and how technology might improve it. Audio
NZ software company expands US presence after $42m boost
Auckland-based Tracksuit has developed survey software for smaller companies which is used to track the prominence and penetration of commercial brands.
The push to power farms by solar
The new kit and financing to increase solar use on farms Audio
Drones becoming increasingly popular on farms
Drones are being used in more and more innovative ways on farms. Dronezup owner Jordan Salmons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Disney and Universal team up to sue AI company
The movie companies allege that Midjourney trained its AI models on their intellectual property and that it generates images featuring their famous characters.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli… Audio
Warning for period tracking app users
Experts are warning women who use period tracking apps are a goldmine for advertisers, and information from them - in the wrong hands - could result in risks to job prospects, workplace monitoring… Audio
The Pentagon, NZ and the new nuclear overlap
The US is modernising its nuclear weapons command and control system - but what does that mean for New Zealand? Audio
AI gun video of Nelson councillor sparks warning for voters
The councillor says voters should always look for an authorisation statement or something that's genuine.
Waikato rocket builders to blast off in international competition
A group of amateur Waikato rocket scientists need a funding boost if they are going to make it all the way to international competitions, after a sucessful final practice launch of their creation… Audio
Are EVs more likely to catch fire? Why we're still falling for the myths
Even electric car owners believe myths that have become deeply embedded and caught up in culture wars, a study shows.
Tech experts fear cybercriminals will exploit end of Windows 10 support
New Zealand technology experts are increasing calls for people and businesses to upgrade their Microsoft devices, as Windows 10's support expiration looms.
Air NZ trialling wireless internet using Starlink satellites
From Tuesday, passengers flying on one of its A320 domestic aircraft would be able to access high-speed, low-latency internet.
