Technology
Survey reveals most small-to-medium businesses faced cyberthreat in past six months
One expert believes businesses don't understand how to protect themselves.
Opinion: Amazon gives up building its own Auckland data centre, as power prices soar
The aborted construction of Amazon's west Auckland data centre shows just how much has changed in four years.
Vector on energy demands for Amazon's data centres
Amazon says it's making a $7.5 billion investment as it sets up data centres in Auckland, but the tech giant isn't disclosing how much power it expects to need to run them. Vector chief executive… Audio
Luxon hypes Amazon data centre opening
The Prime Minister says Amazon is spending $7.5b on data centres - a move the company announced four years ago.
Secrecy surrounds new Amazon data centres in Auckland
Three Amazon data centres have come online in Auckland today, with the tech giant inviting prime minister Christopher Luxon to speak at its big event. But much of the detail is secret, including where… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2nd September 2025
In today's episode, the global tech giant Amazon says it is finally launching its much-hyped Auckland data centres, four years after first announcing the plan; The New Zealand First leader, Winston… Audio
Amazon launching much hyped Auckland data centres
The global tech giant Amazon says it is finally launching its much-hyped Auckland data centres, four years after first announcing the plan. Amazon Web Services country manager Manuel Bohnet spoke to… Audio
Four phones, three weeks: Teen self-esteem and social media's distorted mirror
Four phones, three weeks: Body image and "depression content" are everywhere on social media, and reveal the dark side of the algorithm.
Experts send open letter to govt calling for better AI regulation
More than 20 AI experts have signed an open letter urging the government to better regulate the use of artificial intelligence here. Victoria University senior lecturer in AI Dr Andrew Lensen spoke to… Audio
The multi-billion dollar grab for old phones and batteries that we throw away
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore.
Why we send our precious e-waste offshore
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore Audio
Four phones, three weeks: Everything we saw on teen TikTok
We set up four brand-new social media accounts with teenage personas. Then we scrolled.
Investigation reveals content teens exposed to on TikTok
An RNZ investigation into teenagers' use of social media has found a significant amount of content on TikTok focusing on body image and physical appearance. In Depth journalist Kate Newton spoke to… Audio
Is Chat GPT influencing the way we express ourselves?
Are we starting to imitate Chat GPT? Massey University linguistics lecturer, Dr Eleanor Ridge joins Jim to discuss the language of chatbots. Audio
Could NZ win a future conflict in space?
The New Zealand Defence Force went over to the US to find out.
Musk seeks dismissal of SEC lawsuit on his 2022 Twitter stake
The complaint said the billionaire violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5 percent of Twitter's common shares.
A case of AI hallucinations, fake citations, and a cat
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact
Fake citations causing real-world damage
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact. Audio
Tech: Phishing, Operation Serengeti, Insider's kill switch
Tech commentator Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the big news in the cyber-crime world. Audio
DIA wants new system to block access to child exploitation websites
It says the current system is at the end of its life.
