Technology
Remember ’90s gaming classic Tekken? In Pakistan, it’s a ticket to fame and fortune
Tekken players in Pakistan are cracking (virtual) skulls on the international circuit, filling the rosters of lucrative Saudi-backed teams and taking home tens of thousands in prize money.
The Pre-Panel for 29 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
Why now's the time to put up guardrails around AI
Artificial intelligence is giving Daniel Barcay a sense of DeJa'Vu. He's the executive director of the Center for Humane Technology, and co-host of the podcast Your Undivided Attention. When social… Audio
Expert Feature: How can you make your home more sustainable?
It's time for our expert feature and today we're looking at ways to make your home more energy efficient. Eion Scott is the Senior Manager Residential at New Zealand Green Building Council, he's with… Audio
What you need to know about influencers and gambling
Four Kiwi social media influencers have been slapped with big fines by the Government gambling regulator. The fines are for breaching our rules; it's illegal for overseas gambling sites to advertise… Audio
Older workers rewrite the AI narrative
Some are sceptical, others enthusiastic - but over-50s are proving they can adapt faster than many expected. Audio
What is NZ's role in Trump's Golden Dome missile defence system?
A blueprint for the Golden Dome missile defence system has been created in the US, and while New Zealand has a burgeoning space industry, should it be involved? Audio
What Trump’s missile dome blueprint could mean for NZ
A US general in charge of building Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defence system has come up with a blueprint. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 29 September
On today's First Up pod: Poland and Nato scrambled jets early on Sunday as Russia carried out strikes on Western Ukraine... Europe correspondent Anita Purcell Sjollund has the details. If you thought… Audio
Kiwis over 50 embrace AI
New Zealanders over 50 years of age appear to be embracing AI - Ke-Xin Li has the story Audio
Facebook, Instagram to offer paid ad-free UK subscriptions
The company has long profited from selling user data to advertisers, leading to battles with regulators over data privacy.
New battery recycling units launched in Lower Hutt trial
New high-tech battery recycling units are now available at three Lower Hutt locations, as part of a council-led trial.
Could autonomous vehicles work in our transport system?
Most crashes on New Zealand roads are caused by human error so could removing the driver from the equation make our roads safer? Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
Methane-cutting cattle vaccine a step closer to NZ trials
Technology that could reduce methane emissions from cattle by as much as 30 percent is a step closer to being trialled in New Zealand. AgriZeroNZ chief executive Wayne McNee spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Teen' social media accounts rolled out today - will they work?
The social media company says it will roll out limits for teens across Facebook and Messenger from today, but critics say they don't go far enough. Audio
Meta expands teen protections in New Zealand
Social media company Meta says it's expanding protections for teenagers across more platforms in New Zealand. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
The Kiwi tech firm aiming for the top in the AI boom
The Detail puts on a rabbit suit and gets special access to the incubators of Taiwan's powerful semiconductor industry.
Inside Taiwan's powerhouse semiconductor sector
The Detail puts on a rabbit suit and gets special access to the incubators of Taiwan's powerful semiconductor industry. Audio
How do touchscreens actually work?
They're everywhere! But have you ever wondered how touchscreens actually work? Dr Fakhural Alam is a professor of engineering, computer, and mathematical sciences at AUT.
He is currently developing a… Audio
