Technology
NZ film, TV industry weighs pros and cons of AI
Artificial Intelligence has made previously tedious tasks quick and easy, but also carries risks for local film-makers.
Film industry adopting AI despite fears of job losses
Despite some fearing it threatens the industry's very existence, Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a commonly used tool in film and television production. Tasks that would once take days or… Audio
Technology with Bill Bennett
Bill Bennett is an Auckland based technology journalist. Audio
'Relationship she might not have had': Hayley's AI partner changed her life
Hayley's AI companion is credited with changing her life, but for others they can be used for sex or even convey sinister overtones.
Drones could cut lines charges for Aucklanders' power bills
Drones will be used to check on what is needed before linesman head up power poles.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 21st August
In today's episode, a tourism leader is warning New Zealand's being left behind by Australia and is calling on the government to ramp up efforts to bring big events here; New Zealand is facing one of… Audio
Spark blames big profit drop on tech changes, cost of living pressures
Its profit is down 18 percent to $260 million, driven by lower customer spending. Audio
Silicon Valley partnership could help with lines charges in Auckland
Have you complained about the lines charges that make part of your power bill lately? A partnership between Auckland and Silicon Valley could cut that. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
One in three 18-34-year old NZers using AI for life advice: Study
A study has found one in three 18-34-year-olds in New Zealand are turning to AI instead of a professional therapist for life and relationship advice. Clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland spoke to… Audio
BlinkPay launches real-time payments technology in open banking initiative
New Zealand's open-banking initiatives took another step forwards today as local financial technology (fintech) company, BlinkPay launches its instant payment technology.
Petition to make noise emitters mandatory on EVs launched
A blind New Zealander has launched a petition to make noise emitters mandatory on electric vehicles. Josaiah Fue spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Tim Batt
Today our tech expert discusses the worrying rise of AI chat bots and what you can do to stay safe from their dangers Audio
The Auckland Uni student's plans to help dementia research
People over sixty are wanted to hang out with a tiny robot called iRobi. University of Auckland Master of Robotics and Automation Engineering student Zahra Ally is developing a new game, and she needs… Audio
The moment Gareth Morgan realised a video of him was fake
There's a deep fake of Gareth Morgan doing the rounds on social media, and it is so sophisticated, even Gareth Morgan was taken aback. Audio
Thousands lose internet as Tauranga hit by outage
Work is underway to restore fibre to a large part of Tauranga after a feeder cable was cut on Sunday.
Technical issue being blamed for air traffic control disruption
A "technical issue" is being blamed for the weekend's air traffic control disruption, which left some planes circling overhead and others unable to take off. Airways chief executive James Young spoke… Audio
The robots are everywhere but why treat them as human? Poet Jiaqiao Liu
Culture 101's Mark Amery had to borrow a car this week and, while he was driving, pressed a button on the display console and a female voice startled him, speaking to him in Japanese. Mark doesn't… Audio
Air traffic control systems outage will be scrutinised, industry figure says
An air traffic control systems disruption that affected trans-Tasman flights was highly unusual and will be the subject of a full review.
AI chatbots accused of encouraging teen suicide as experts sound alarm
"It can get dark very quickly."
Retiree dies after being lured to New York by AI chatbot
He was planning a rendezvous with a young, beautiful woman he had met online - or so he thought.
