10 Oct 2025

Govt backs AI app to boost mental health support

From Morning Report, 6:15 am on 10 October 2025

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 for adults who have mild to moderate needs. The chief executive of Groov, Matt Krogstad, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.