Technology
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 October 2025
Winston Peters and Professor Robert Patman speak to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza; The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New… Audio
Agri-tech now big business but more investment needed
From virtual fences to collars monitoring an animal's health to robotics in horticulture, New Zealand's agri-tech sector is now a major earner. Audio
Govt backs AI app to boost mental health support
The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New Zealanders take control of their own wellbeing. The "Ask Groov" app will provide 24-7 mental health support… Audio
Tech: Phone plan transparency, 'open web' in decline, and more
Technology journalist Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to discuss Commerce Commission research which shows how difficult it is to get good information to help buy a phone plan. Audio
Counting the cost of infrastructure attacks
Telecommunications and technology journalist, Bill Bennett joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: he's back, our in-house linguist Rory O'Sullivan and today he is looking at the… Audio
Military and civilian aerospace sectors benefit each other - dronemaker
"The drone doesn't know if it's being flown for military or civilian purposes", says Dr Isaac Henderson.
Do we still need to write by hand? Read a map?
With more and more technology available, how important are these skills?
Police not looking into misuse of vehicle-spotting cameras
That's despite reports suggesting some officers may have repeatedly looked up the same vehicle.
How fake doctors are trying to sell you weight loss drugs
Explainer - The popularity of Wegovy and Ozempic has seen a flood of ads pop up. Who can you trust?
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
