Technology
PM needs to speak with Gen Z on social media ban - adviser
The Prime Minster needs to consult properly with young people about a proposed ban on social media for under 16's, not just shake hands and have surface level chat. The idea started as a private… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, a lobby group is pleased the government is making solid plans to try and ban social media for under-16s, a Banks Peninsula teenager is walking about 45 minutes each way to get to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s, The New Zealand TV series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the… Audio
Social media ban 'worth it' - Australian politician behind the crackdown
New Zealand will be a "fast follower" because "immense harm" is being done, the Education Minister says. Audio
The rise of robots: Job takers or life savers?
From rice-sized brain surgeons to elderly caregivers. The robots are no longer coming - they're already here. Audio
Humanoid robots: what should we expect?
American tech journalist Kurt Knutsson discusses the regulations he believes should be put around humanoid robots for the safety of the human race. Audio
Soviet-era spacecraft due to crash back to Earth
The spacecraft failed to reach Venus and has been lost in space for more than 50 years, but could crash back to Earth on 10 May.
AI avatar of man shot dead in road-rage incident appears in US court
"It is a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances," the avatar said. "In another life, we probably could have been friends."
The Panel with Jo McCarroll & Ed Amon (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll & Ed Amon. The trio discuss: the Nelson Giants saga, a Wellington mail box that's turned social media star, and Wallace asks… Audio
Is it time to rethink education for the age of AI?
Cheating is as old as time, but with the advent of generative AI to answer questions, are degrees worth as much as they used to be? Mike Grimshaw from the University of Canterbury weighs in. Audio
Electric chickens are the future?
Jesse talks to a chicken farmer from Tirau, who has made the switch to electrification of his farm. Audio
Technology with Allan Blackman
A Soviet era space probe is expected to crash back to earth this month and how do they colour the smoke after voting in the Conclave. Audio
Oranga Tamariki to receive $70 million IT upgrade
Oranga Tamariki is pinning its hopes on a $70 million IT upgrade, as alerts about children being abused surge. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Oranga Tamariki pins hopes on tech upgrade as more child abuse reported
The ministry has indicated the overhaul will improve how long it takes for a child to be allocated a social worker.
National looking for support to ban social media for under 16s
National is looking for new friends to support a ban on children under 16 using social media. MP Catherine Wedd is behind the bill and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Smart litter boxes making life cleaning up after cats easier
Smart cat toilets are becoming more popular with cat owners, reporter Ke Xin Li investigated this growing trend Audio
Leonardo Puglisi: The case against banning teens from social media
The national party has introduced a new members bill to ban social media for those aged under 16. The bill will put the onus ion social media companies to verify that someone is over 16 before they… Audio
Tech Tuesday
Vertech's Dan Watson is all about security at the moment. He outlines what to do if you lose your phone and shares two services that can help you if your intimate photos are being shared on the… Audio
AI use could drive higher power demand
The country's biggest electricity lines company is warning artificial intelligence is becoming a big wildcard in how much demand Auckland faces. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand
An AI expert at a Waikato symposium recently pointed to a carafe of water, and told the audience using generative AI to produce a page of answers would use that much.
