Technology
Feature interview: why fix technology when we can fix ourselves
Constant connection comes at a price. Social media doesn't bring out our better angels, but instead feeds our worst instincts says writer and author Nicholas Carr. But he says blaming technology isn't… Audio
Tech Tuesday: smartphones under $1000k
Our tech commentator for today, Pratik Navani has recommendations for phones under $1000 dollars that will stand the test of time. Audio
Lentil, the cat brought back to life with AI
Following the death of his beloved cat Lentil comedian Robin Wealleans did something slightly unusual. He froze him and then brought him back to life. Audio
Remembering the NZ-built computer
Analysis - The story of the Poly-1 has enduring lessons about research and innovation policy.
Law change to allow new drug-testing devices
The change allows for devices that do screening, similar to at drink-drive checkpoints, rather than having to test oral fluid to an evidentiary standard.
'Ghost guns': NZ yet to act on three big legal gaps
'Ghost guns' created with 3D-printers are already posing a significant challenge in overseas jurisdictions, and it's an issue New Zealand can not ignore.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
On today's episode, European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine, Auckland Council is reviewing… Audio
Google's AI breaching NZ name suppressions
Both overviews and a website function have given away the names of people granted suppression. Audio
Google's AI breaching name suppression orders
Google's Artificial Intelligence has been breaching name suppression orders put in place by New Zealand courts. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tech safety agencies 'failed to protect' Ardern - HRC
New Zealand's internet safety agencies took aggressive legal action against the Human Rights Commission, after it called out social media giants for failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from vicious… Audio
Right to Repair Bill reading a big win - consumer advocate
Kiwis consumers are one step closer to the guaranteed right to repair the products they own with the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill set for its first reading in Parliament on… Audio
Brain drain claim as engineers quit NZ over stalled infrastructure work
Hundreds of engineers are losing their jobs and leaving our shores due to infrastructure project delays, creating "significant" risk to our nation's development, says the head of New Zealand's…
The future of gaming
More than 3 billion people around the world play video games - and that number is growing. Jim's joined by gaming journalist and commentator Evan Lahti to hear how the industry is developing. Audio
Facial recognition used on students, NZ university confirms
A New Zealand university is using facial recognition on students at one of its overseas campuses in China.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Money expert Mary Holm discusses the recent developments in bitcoin. Audio
Waikato forum discusses new uses of AI in education, health, industry
A data entrepreneur says facial recognition could be used in classrooms to call the roll.
Sam Altman fires back at Elon Musk: 'I don't think he's a happy person. I feel for him'
Sam Altman spoke-out against rival Elon Musk a day after rejecting a potentially seismic deal that could shape the future of artificial intelligence.
Solar-powered drone reaches stratosphere on as much power as a hairdryer
The drone - with a wingspan of 12.5 metres - is to be used for earth observations including environmental monitoring, disaster response and a range of commercial applications. Audio
Chorus doubles speed limits on basic household plans
High speed internet will soon get a lot faster for those on Chorus' basic household plans, with double the speed at no extra cost from June.
NZ solar powered drone travels to stratosphere
The drone engineered by Kea Aerospace, reached an altitude of 56,000 feet (equivalent to 17 kilometres) using the same amount of power as a hairdryer. Kea Aerospace chief executive Mark Rocket spoke… Audio
