Technology
Tech exporters generate $20 billion in revenue
About 200 top companies have increased revenue by 9.9 percent on the previous year.
How safe are our seniors when it comes to big tech?
This week we've been delving into the impact that phones are having on us. And while the focus is often on young people, there are actually many more who are impacted. Yesterday, Jesse interviewed… Audio
We're ill-prepared to combat threat of space terrorism
Once the domain of science fiction, the idea of terrorist activity in outer space is now a growing concern among experts.
Woman in court for putting googly eyes on sculpture
Police allege the South Australian was "recklessly indifferent" as to whether her conduct damaged the sculpture.
AI scribe cuts after-hours admin in hospital EDs, trial finds
But a primary health academic warns it could damage patient trust in the health system. Audio
Peters will not support Gene Technology Bill unless it's 'fixed'
The NZ First leader stopped short of a commitment to kill the bill outright.
New concerns around new mums and mobile phone use
The conversation around phone screen time - and how much is too much - usually centres around children and teens. But new research has highlighted the impact of phone use by another group - new mums… Audio
Expert says NZ must do more to protect against organised crime
A top financial crime prevention expert says New Zealand must learn from Australia which is introducing what its Government says are the world's strongest anti-scam laws. Criminologist and former… Audio
How porn deepfakes may soon become illegal
Explainer - They have been described as a sadistic and degrading weapon - yet in New Zealand, nude deepfakes are not explicitly a crime. Audio
An AI scribe being rolled out in EDs to save time
The government plans to roll out an artificial intelligence transcribing tool to emergency departments across the country. Audio
Meet first AI-powered artist to debut on Billboard airplay chart
Artificial intelligence is everywhere and the music charts are no different.
Have you been 'speedwashed' on your broadband plan?
Research shows many people are paying for more broadband than they really need.
Is the Internet dying?
With bots and AI-slop rampant, the Dead Internet Theory might be becoming more fact than fiction. Audio
Why the gene tech bill has some scientists worried
A couple of weeks ago we started a conversation about the gene tech bill that it seems scientists and politicians can't agree on. We spoke to Andrew Allan, a Professor at Auckland University's School… Audio
Amazon shares surge as AI boom drives cloud growth
Its share price skyrocketed by more than 10 percent on the back of better than expected earnings.
What was behind the global Microsoft outage?
Dev Singh from the University of Auckland's Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering school.joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Trump asks Pentagon to immediately resume testing US nuclear weapons
The United States last tested a nuclear weapon in 1992.
The issue the global Microsoft outage highlighted
Thursday's Microsoft outage disrupted wesbites around the world, impacting airlines, emergency services and hospitals. Audio
Businesses coming back online following outage
Websites and systems around the world are back online after a global Microsoft outage disrupted thousands of services around the world for several hours this morning. Bill Bennet, a freelance New… Audio
Is increasing use of AI damaging students' learning ability?
Tech correspondent Alex Sims focuses on the increasing use of artificial intelligence in classrooms and lecture halls. Audio