Technology
Elon Musk's AI chatbot under fire after it undressed minors in photos
Complaints of abuses began hitting X after an "edit image" button was rolled out on Grok in late December.
Independent review of ManageMyHealth breach considered
The PSA says the ManageMyHealth security breach highlights the risk of cutting IT experts in public health.
Health NZ says systems unaffected by ManageMyHealth app breach
Health NZ is monitoring progress closely and speaking with GP practices and others who use the app.
'Catastrophic': Breached ManageMyHealth app used outdated encryption - expert
The country's largest patient information portal on Wednesday confirmed it had identified a cyber security incident involving "unauthorised access" to its platform.
ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach
Between 6 and 7 percent of the approximately 1.8 million registered users may have been affected.
ManageMyHealth confirms cyber breach
The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach.
Denmark becomes first country in world to end letter delivery
In Denmark, posting a letter in one of its iconic red mailboxes is no longer an option as the country fully embraces the digital age.
Ten things RNZ explained in 2025
What were some of the biggest topics RNZ's journalists explained this year? Here's a look back.
How short-form videos could be harming young minds
Short-form video apps weren't built with children in mind, but open conversations can help them understand their habits and build healthier ones.
Trade Me's top viewed auctions of 2025 revealed
Well-worn shoes, some vintage soft drink cans and a date with a rhinoceros - these are some of the top purchases Kiwis were considering.
AI resurrections of dead celebrities amuse and rankle
AI videos of dead celebrities have rapidly spread online, prompting debate over the control of deceased people's likenesses.
Rocket Lab signs huge deal with US space agency
The NZ company will manufacture 18 satellites equipped with advanced sensors to track and detect missile threats.
Helping hands: Could robots solve aged-care crisis?
New Zealand faces a healthcare worker shortage, but London-based robot designer Rich Walker talks about creating robot carers to fill some of those gaps. Audio
Helping hands: Could care robots solve the aged care crisis?
One future solution to the shortage of care workers is the use of care robots - robots with the ability to perform everyday personal and household tasks. Audio
Giles Male: Competitive spreadsheeting
Spreadsheets are some people's idea of organisational heaven. For others they are hell. But who knew spreadsheeting is a competitive e-sport? Audio, Gallery
Fears looming chip shortages will hit supply of electronic devices
Rapid growth in AI is driving demand for high tech superconductors, and creating shortages of less powerful chips used in such things as smart phones.
Probe finds multiple failures behind deadly Optus emergency call outage
An inquiry into Optus's emergency services telephone number outage in Australia, which resulted in two deaths, revealed a series of failures during a firewall upgrade.
The ins and outs of a 3D printed house
The country's first on-site 3D-printed home has been built in South Auckland's Waiuku While a small number of 3D-printed concrete houses have already been built in New Zealand, this is the first one… Audio
How underwater turbines could help power New Zealand
A huge study has been underway to find prime locations for underwater turbines, which are powered by the tides - something known as Tidal Stream Energy. As it turns out, the Cook Strait might be the… Audio
Rise of the dumbphone: Parents look to keep kids offline
Despite the ban on cell phone use at school, some children have found work arounds. Audio