Technology
Want a new iPhone 17? Be careful
The number of people in financial difficulty after signing up for a more expensive phone plan is increasing, an expert says.
'Misses the point': Professor calls for AI education to begin earlier
It comes as the government looks to introduce Generative AI as a year 13 subject. Audio
Forest guardians reject use of GMOs
The Forest Stewardship Council is holding firm on its stance against the use of genetic technologies in forests.
Kiwi students to learn AI in schools
Kiwi students will soon be learning more about AI in the classroom, potentially as a specialist subject in year 13. It's part of a major curriculum shake-up which the Education Minister says will… Audio
Tech: Doctors and AI, wifi heartrates, cleaning up AI slop
Tech correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at a new study into what happened when radiologists came to rely on AI to interpret endoscopy results. Audio
Festival fans angry as tech fails leave them ticketless
Music fans scrambling for tickets to Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival have vented their anger and frustration at missing out.
What Apple has announced: iPhone Air, iPhone 17, new watches and more
Chief executive Tim Cook called it the "biggest leap ever for iPhone", however, the company's share price fell after the launch event.
Investors turn to AI to make decisions
More than a third of retail investors are using AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to make investment decisions.
Analysis: Why comparing NZ's economy to Singapore or Ireland is simplistic and misleading
The two countries are rare winners in the global race to the bottom to attract foreign capital.
Australia looks to restrict AI chatbots
Australia correspondent Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about the country's e-safety commissioner wanting to place restrictions on AI chatbots, ahead of the nationwide ban of social media for… Audio
Principal asks parents to restrict online activity for children
A primary school principal is making a plea to parents to restrict online activity for their children. Snells Beach School principal Kathryn Ramel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Facial recognition technology for sheep. Yes, really!
A new trial is underway that involves facial recognition technology, for sheep. Audio
'The AI chatbot helped her write a suicide note'
Sophie Rottenberg took her own life after interacting ChatGPT-based AI therapist named Harry. Warning: This story discusses suicide.
Is self-help making us selfish?
Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins Jim to share his views on whether our focus on self-improvement is making us self-serving. Audio
New campaign aims to reduce gambling harm
Gambling loss in New Zealand sits at over $2.6 billion each year.
Exciting and terrifying: Richard Susskind on How To Think About AI
Drawing on more than forty years of work on AI, Richard Susskind demystifies artificial intelligence - and suggests the distinct possibility of a 15-hour week. Audio
Portable stroke device: saving time will save lives
A Wellington company's portable stroke detection device could not only improve patient outcomes but save billions of dollars globally. Audio
How can I put my phone down and stop doomscrolling?
It starts with one simple task on your phone. Next minute, you've been endlessly scrolling social media for an hour.
Mike McRoberts becomes latest subject of an impersonation scam
Scam activity seems to have picked up pace in recent months.
Pharmacist's stolen image used in 'dangerous' deepfake adverts for weight loss drug
Mary Baker's photo was doctored to make it appear she had lost a dramatic amount of weight thanks to an unapproved medicine.
