Technology
Where is the Masterton college of rizzcraft and sigmatry? Ask Google
Schools across NZ have had their names changed on Google Maps, in what appears to be a prank by internet users.
PlayStation Network offline in global outage
All services have been impacted since 2.21pm.
Massey University had no plan B when online exams failed
Massey could not initially contact its technology service provider during an online exam failure that affected hundreds of students. Audio
State's social media spying breaks the rules
Immigration investigators have broken the rules on using fake online profiles to spy on people's social media and been ordered to fix it. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Is NZ ready for AI-generated TV ads?
The legislation has not kept up with the technology, an intellectual property lawyer says. Video, Audio
Happy, sad or angry? AI can detect emotions in text according to new research
Analysis - If AI can read our emotions, how do we ensure this capability is used responsibly? How do we protect privacy? These are crucial questions that must be addressed as the technology continues…
Tech Tuesday: Minecraft scams and SME emails
Scammers are hitting children's game smore and more. Audio
A concept that could change lives
In New Zealand one in seven children and one in eight adults need to take medicine for asthma. Audio
Cutting down hospitality food waste
A growing hospitality initiative helping cafes pocket a little bit of cash for their surplus food, rather than seeing it go to landfill at the end of the day. Audio
Tech: Meta, LinkedIn AI models trained on users without asking
Technology commentator Mark Pesce looks at how Meta has been training its AI on all text and photos that adult Facebook and Instagram users have published since 2007. Audio
How four billionaires are selling us a fantasy.
Four tech billionaires are selling us a vision of the future where the world is run by Artificial Intelligence, crypto is standard currency and humans will be living on Mars. Audio
Assistive Technology consultant Jonathan Mosen
Apple has just released a new version of its operating system for iPhone 18. Jonathan Mosen has assessed the device for accessibility for people with disabilities. Audio
The fleet management business in growth mode
After launching an ambitious project two years ago to manage vehicle fleets for businesses and large households, Steph Kennard wants to push her business further. Audio
Tech Tuesday
Tim Batt tells Jesse about the latest events in the tech world, including an incredible blow to the Internet Archive; Sony's $400m failure; and a new Nintendo that may be on the horizon. Audio
Government using artificial intelligence to analyse public submissions
The government has previously stated it wanted AI used a lot more.
AI use in NZ schools: 'I just put in a prompt and spark some ideas'
Teachers are hailing artificial intelligence as a massive time-saver that could revolutionise their work.
Schools abandon take-home assignments after AI used to cheat
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education says the risk of AI misuse has contributed to a change in NCEA level one externals from 2025. Audio
Students using AI to cheat on school work
Teachers says artificial intelligence has huge potential for improving education, but misuse of the technology is an increasing problem.
Te Whatu Ora payment system currently working at 4% capacity
A review in March found there were big problems that appeared unresolvable.
Teachers warn students using AI to cheat on school work
Teachers are warning that students across the country are getting away with using artificial intelligence to cheat on their school work. Head of science at Wellington's Saint Patrick's College Doug… Audio
