Technology
B416 group is parenting in action
The push to get under-16 year olds off social media is a cause that's united some high-powered women from all walks of life. Audio
Tech Tuesday
Daniel Watson, managing director for Vertech.co.nz joined Jesse to discuss the latest tech news. Audio
Why it's getting harder to uncover new local musical artists
Over the last two decades the number of places we could - in theory - be exposed to new music has increased exponentially. But instead of making it easier to discover New Zealand artists, it seems to… Audio
Needy data centres showing up in water-scarce areas
Big tech companies are operating data centres that use vast amounts of water in areas of the world where water is scarce Audio
PM's new science advisor John Roche
The Prime Minister's new chief science advisor, John Roche, is getting underway with his new job, a year after the position was vacated Audio
Google pushes to keep Chrome browser
Google has urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search.
New technology with Mark Pesce
Mark delves into ChatGPT sycophancy, faking adhd tests with AI and artificial intelligence hallucinations affecting lawsuits. Audio
Lithium-ion battery fires double since 2020
A series of fires, suspected to be caused by lithium-ion batteries, has highlighted the slow progress in passing regulation to better deal with e-waste. Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Drone funding in Budget does not include 'priority' maritime models
Counter-drone systems received funding in this year's Budget, but this did not include maritime drones which the government's $12 billion defence capability plan says are crucial for transforming the…
Childrens' consent for photos should always be considered
New guidance on photography and filming will help empower children, says the privacy commissioner. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, A former All Black says the controversial collision game is allowing influencers and organisers to make money off head injuries and concussions, New Zealand's privacy commissioner… Audio
Oranga Tamariki issued compliance notice by Privacy Commissioner
New Zealand's privacy commissioner Michael Webster has issued Oranga Tamariki a compliance notice to compel it to do more to fix its deficient training, data sharing and privacy systems. Webster spoke… Audio
'We saved for ages for the gate, you'd expect something like that to last'
A Christchurch woman was shocked to be told that, if she wants her automatic gate to keep working, she'll have to spend almost $1k to get it upgraded.
Going deep: finding the next Rocket Lab
What does it take to start a tech company with global impact like a Rocket Lab or a LanzaTech? Audio
Land use changes could boost economy by $10 billion: Report
A report released by ASB Bank and Lincoln University suggests New Zealand's economy could be boosted by up to $10 billion through land use changes, diversifying farming and technology. Report author… Audio
Air NZ plane with hole in fuselage returns to Auckland
Repairs get underway in Auckland on Monday on an Air New Zealand plane left with a hole after it hit an air-bridge. Air New Zealand's chief safety and risk officer Nathan McGraw spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Misinformation war rages online amid India-Pakistan tensions
Spreading like wildfire: The online deepfake war surrounding the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Is increasing complexity humanity's path to survival or destruction?
Will humanity's 'global brain' of shared knowledge and cooperation lead to a better future, or to our extinction? Jim Mora talks with Cambridge University's Dr Thomas Moynihan. Audio
Sunken Manawanui listed as $77m write-off in Budget
A $77 million write-off of the Navy ship HMNZ Manawanui, which sank off Samoa last October, is contained in the Budget papers on defence.
Tauranga drone company wins big at tech awards
Tauranga based drone manufacturer Syos Aerospace won the top prize at the Hi-Tech Awards last night in Wellington. The company makes uncrewed vehicles for land, sea and air and recently won a big UK… Audio
