Technology
Our Changing World: Smart traps
On Our Changing World, Claire Concannon heads to the Wye Valley just outside Queenstown.
The Southern Lakes Sanctuary project is setting up a new smart trap network there, the fourth they’ve built… Audio
Google Maps renames 'Gulf of Mexico' the 'Gulf of America'
Donald Trump ordered the name changes as part of a flurry of executive actions.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Sky TV ageing satellite causing signal issues
Sky TV's ageing satellite is causing signal issues for customers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tech stocks rebound slightly after DeepSeek shock
Tech stocks have rebounded slightly overnight after the emergence of a new Chinese AI, DeepSeek, ruffled feathers in the industry. Washington DC Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Talking tech with Finn Hogan
Nights' resident tech correspondent Finn Hogan joins Emile Donovan to talk about the shock fall of Chinese AI app DeepSeek, and the race between China and the US to achieve sustainable nuclear fusion… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss a new report suggesting retirees will need alternative savings and that spark in interest in security… Audio
Tech Tuesday: FPV drones, keyboards and Deepseek
VerTech manager Daneil Watson is back for 2025. He's talking about FPV (first person view) drones and how to get started with the hobby, he's reviewing a new portable keyboard from Logitech -the MX… Audio
Chinese AI app DeepSeek causes market turmoil in US
A new Chinese AI app has caused market turmoil in the United States, but could potentially provide new opportunities for other countries looking to dabble in the industry. ElementX co-founder and… Audio
Disruptive radios hooked from online markets
A baby monitor could have disrupted 111 calls on One NZ's cell network Audio
New Chinese AI app causes market turmoil in US
DeepSeek is now Apple's most downloaded free app in the United States, overtaking Chat GPT, and its emergence has seen share prices for the likes of Nvidia plunge by 14 percent. Dan Ives from Wedbush… Audio
Rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
A New Zealander based in California and displaced by wildfires is backing changes to visitor visas in NZ. Julz Tocker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Man sets world record living 120 days underwater
A German aerospace engineer has celebrated setting a world record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization - 120 days in a submerged capsule.
Three-hour IT outage impacts Auckland hospitals
Public hospitals across Auckland were affected by a IT systems outage between 2.30am and 6am on Saturday.
Cybernetic Techverse: Listeners’ Tech Questions Answered
Pratik Navani joins Corey and Ellie to answer your burning tech queries, so your tech-savvy loved ones can have a well deserved break. Audio
Tech talk with Finn Hogan
Tech expert Finn Hogan joins Anna Thomas to look at the Stargate announcement from President Trump, AI under the microscope in Hollywood this Oscars season, and Elon Musk's alleged cheating in a New… Audio
Meta users complain they can't unfollow President Trump
Instagram users have been complaining that Meta won't let them unfollow President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance. NPR's Ximena Bustillo spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Musk bashes Trump AI project
The Tesla boss's remarks undermine a $NZ880m AI infrastructure investment highly touted by President Trump.