Technology
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.
Tech: AI Slop, Open AI sued over suicide linked to ChatGPT
Technology commentator Mark Pesce looks at how generative AI is creating more and more videos - but is it being almost weaponised and targeted against us? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 September 2025
In today's episode, former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing; In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the… Audio
Teenagers keen to discuss social media rather than ban it
Teenagers say they'd like adults to give them space to talk about what they see on social media rather than just have it banned. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Xero to launch new AI tools
Accounting software giant Xero is launching new AI tools, designed to automate some repetitive tasks. Xero chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What teens make of a social media ban
Four phones, three weeks: A proposed ban has the support of some. Others say it's a feel-good quick-fix for the adults.
Over half of small to medium businesses experience cyber threat in last six months
More than half of small to medium businesses in New Zealand experienced a cyber threat in the last six months. National Cyber Security Centre's Director Mission Enablement Mike Jagusch spoke to Corin… Audio
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
