Technology
More than just ChatGPT: The surprising ways AI is being used in Aotearoa
From modelling measles outbreaks to keeping track of Wellington's exploding kākā population, researchers are calling on AI to assist them with a vast array of projects.
Tech giants warn against banning under 16s from social media
Tech giants TikTok and Meta have cautioned against a proposed social media ban for under 16 year olds, at a Parliament inquiry into social media harm.
Feature interview: Seeing the future with fresh eyes
When most of us picture the future, we fall into familiar patterns, imagining what we could do, should do, might do, or absolutely must avoid. But those habits can blind us to possibilities hiding in… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 6 October 2025
In today's episode, the Government is tightening access to jobseeker benefits for teens. From November next year, 18 and 19-year-olds won't get it if their parents earn over $65,000 per year. A new… Audio
Vast majority of kiwis say ban social media for under-14s
An IPSOs survey morning has found that almost three quarters of New Zealanders support a social media ban for under-14 year olds, and that 44 percent of kiwis think mental health is as the biggest… Audio
Much Ado About Tilly
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood has sparked heated controversy across the film industry. Audio
Digital IDs: Balancing privacy with convenience
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage.
Digital IDs are coming
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage. Audio
'Scares the hell out of me': James Cameron on the threat of AI
The Hollywood director has been present in the film space for many years but the emergence of AI and its power has him somewhat scared for the future.
Self-driving cars now a step closer in NZ thanks to AI
Last month Tesla introduced what it calls 'self-driving, supervised' software to New Zealand and Australia. New Zealander Alex Kendall is chief executive and co-founder of Wayve AI, and he spoke to… Audio
Mobile providers less transparent with customers
Consumer NZ's annual review with the Commerce Commission, released on Tuesday, showed Spark, One NZ and 2degrees all scored poorly. Audio
Mobile providers not giving customers info they need: Report
The three largest mobile providers are not giving customers the information they need to choose the best service plans, according to a report by the Commerce Commission and Consumer NZ. Consumer's… Audio
Tech: BBC staff targeted, brewery hacked, nursery data stolen
Cyber-security expert Tony Grasso on a BBC reporter was targeted by a ransomware operation, a cyber-attack on the Asahi brewing giant and a UK childcare chain has been hacked. Audio
The man who's never owned a cellphone
Even the Kiwi professor's mates are baffled, asking 'when are you going to move into the 21st century?'.
Kiwi's AI start-up aims to take gruntwork out of online tasks
Seven years on from Yang Fan Yun being NZ's top scholar he's now got an AI startup that has the backing of one the world's biggest AI companies. Audio
Minister steps in to help small businesses banned by Meta
RNZ has heard from over 30 New Zealanders and small businesses who've had their accounts suspended after being accused of breaching Meta's rules
AI in the classroom is hard to detect – time to bring back oral tests
News that several New Zealand universities have given up using detection software to expose student use of artificial intelligence underlines the challenge higher education is facing.
Digital driver licences are coming - how will they work?
Explainer - The government aims to introduce digital driver licences by the end of the year. But are they safe - and will everyone have to use them? Video
Tech Tuesday with Tim Batt
Tim joins Jesse to talk about the struggles in the IT sector and tips on what to do if your electronics get wet (hint: it' isn't rice) Audio
What exactly are "The Enhanced Games" and are they are game changer?
A new concept called the "Enhanced Games" appears to be sending the traditional sports world into a frenzy. The Enhanced Games are the invention of Australian entrepreneur Aron D'Souza, who says the… Audio
