Technology
Feature interview: We take a deep dive into the gaming industry
Follow the money in the gaming industry, and you'll discover incentives that shape the games and the ways they keep kids hooked. Young players are logging into gaming platforms and landing in Nazi… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 11th August
In today's episode, a new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis; A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New… Audio
More than 40 percent of health professionals using AI: Survey
A recently released survey of nearly 200 health professionals, found that more than 40 percent were using AI to help with patient notes. GP Dr Emily Cavana spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Construction sector remains confident despite economic pressures, survey finds
The survey included responses from 205 mid-to-large New Zealand construction businesses.
New Instagram feature shows where you're posting from
Instagram has a new feature to show followers where you're posting from. Technology expert and futurist Paul Spain spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Building fire-safety review hears concerns on clarity, inconsistency
Multi-storey warehouses built for robots and automatic retrieval systems present new firefighting challenges, a review prompted by the fatal Loafers Lodge fire hears.
Scam boutique stores targetting more NZers online
Scam sites on Facebook and Instagram are fooling Kiwis into buying badly made clothes from China by pretending to be local retailers going out of business - Matthew Hutching investigates. Audio
ChatGPT upgrade 'like talking to a PhD-level expert'
GPT-5, which launched across OpenAI's free and paid tiers, will make ChatGPT better at tasks like writing, coding and answering health-related questions, OpenAI has claimed.
Japan used to be tech giant. Why is it stuck with fax machines, ink stamps?
Japan is still in the 'dark ages' when it comes to modern technology.
Posting ennui: Is social media getting less social?
Have you noticed a drop in breakfast photos and random musings on your social media pages? It's not just you. Audio
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge.
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war, 80 years after A-bomb
Thousands have bowed their heads in prayer in Nagasaki to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's atomic bombing, as the mayor warned that current global conflicts could push the world again into…
Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself
A couple has won a refund after their new Tesla failed to "drive like a robot" as the salesman promised.
Ditching screen-time guilt could help families connect, psychologist says
Like many parents, Andrew* and Maggie* battled with their child over his creeping device time.
Trailblazing Tech - Julia Pahina and Eteroa Lafaele
Pacific people make up 4.4% of the tech industry, something that the founders of Fibre Fale are working to improve. Audio
Primary industries explore gene tech opportunities
Many scientists say the effective near 30-year ban on the use of gene technologies has held them back from progress.
How to take beautiful wildlife photos with your smartphone
If you want to get into nature photography, there's a lot you can do with your phone ahead of getting a dedicated camera.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 August 2025
In today's episode, research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a… Audio
Artificial intelligence saves doctors time, but makes mistakes - study
Of nearly 200 health professionals surveyed, 40 percent used AI for patient notes. Audio
GPs using AI to record and write patient notes
Research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes. Lead researcher and bioethicist Professor Angela Ballantyne spoke to Ingrid… Audio