Technology
New technology: Tony Grasso
Tony discusses a recent randsomware attack on an Australian construction firm where 17 GB of corporate data was allegedly taken; the US Justice Department has unsealed indictments against 12… Audio
The UK company that wants to recycle all of Britain's EV batteries
Batteries for electric vehicles are notoriously difficult to recycle, but growing demand for the rare metals they contain is leading to greater interest in retrieving their contents. Audio
Over half of NZers experienced online threat in past year: Survey
More than half of New Zealanders may have experienced an online threat in the past year, with many suffering some kind of financial loss, according to a local cybersecurity survey. National Cyber… Audio
Hundreds of millions of dollars lost to online security threats
New Zealanders could have lost $1.6 billion to online security threats in 2024, according to a new estimate.
No nukes: US satellites launched from NZ would need to follow domestic law
The US Space Force is in talks with New Zealand and other countries about launching more satellites from them.
Tech Tuesday
Time Batt joins Jesse with his thoughts on the world in tech this week. Today Tim discusses Duolingo's move to an AI first strategy replacing human contractors with AI. He also looks at the impending… Audio
The 'confession pages' worrying schools
At least two high schools are dealing with social media bullying after students shared highly personal information. Audio
Social media restrictions will need to be policed by government - expert
The government should not rely on social media platforms to restrict use for under-16s on their systems, an information systems expert says. Audio
The Panel with Dean Hall & Heather Roy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists. The three of them discuss: this Auckland's Measles case, and the governments proposed social media ban for under 16s. Heather Roy is a… Audio
PM needs to speak with Gen Z on social media ban - adviser
The Prime Minster needs to consult properly with young people about a proposed ban on social media for under 16's, not just shake hands and have surface level chat. The idea started as a private… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, a lobby group is pleased the government is making solid plans to try and ban social media for under-16s, a Banks Peninsula teenager is walking about 45 minutes each way to get to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s, The New Zealand TV series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the… Audio
Social media ban 'worth it' - Australian politician behind the crackdown
New Zealand will be a "fast follower" because "immense harm" is being done, the Education Minister says. Audio
The rise of robots: Job takers or life savers?
From rice-sized brain surgeons to elderly caregivers. The robots are no longer coming - they're already here. Audio
Humanoid robots: what should we expect?
American tech journalist Kurt Knutsson discusses the regulations he believes should be put around humanoid robots for the safety of the human race. Audio
Soviet-era spacecraft due to crash back to Earth
The spacecraft failed to reach Venus and has been lost in space for more than 50 years, but could crash back to Earth on 10 May.
AI avatar of man shot dead in road-rage incident appears in US court
"It is a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances," the avatar said. "In another life, we probably could have been friends."
The Panel with Jo McCarroll & Ed Amon (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll & Ed Amon. The trio discuss: the Nelson Giants saga, a Wellington mail box that's turned social media star, and Wallace asks… Audio
Is it time to rethink education for the age of AI?
Cheating is as old as time, but with the advent of generative AI to answer questions, are degrees worth as much as they used to be? Mike Grimshaw from the University of Canterbury weighs in. Audio
Electric chickens are the future?
Jesse talks to a chicken farmer from Tirau, who has made the switch to electrification of his farm. Audio
