Technology
Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections
Analysis: Was the recent Velvet Sundown phenomenon a great music and media hoax, a sign of things to come, or just another example of what's already happening ?
UK Scientists build AI powered four-legged robot
Scientists in the UK have built a four-legged robot that moves like a real animal, adapting its walk, trot or bound in real time across rough terrain. University of Leeds lead researcher Joseph… Audio
NZ's new AI strategy: Big tech dreams, small safeguards
While the government talks up AI-driven productivity, its strategy offers little protection for jobs, ethics, or equity. Audio
Have we got the job for you? The rise of job scams
Netsafe's chief online safety officer Sean Lyons joins Jim to discuss the techniques scammers use Audio
Supermarket loyalty card cyberattack prompts password warning
Scammers may have accessed New World Clubcard accounts, the supermarket says.
Forget smart glasses, how about smart jewellery?
Samsung is looking into new AI-powered wearable devices, potentially including earrings, necklaces and rings.
Australia quietly introducing 'unprecedented' age checks for search engines
Australians will soon be subjected to mandatory age checks across the internet landscape.
How will govt's AI strategy help schools?
The government unveiled New Zealand's first ever AI strategy this week, it's a plan to reduce barriers and speed up responsible adoption, and yes it was written with the help of AI. Schools are… Audio
VR allows Wellingtonians to explore Antarctic landmark
Wellingtonians have had a chance this week to explore a famous Antarctica landmark using cutting edge virtual reality technology. Krystal Gibbens went down to Te Papa to check it out. Audio
Solving World's Problems with Ali Jones
We're going to solve some of the world's problems now, and today we're looking at the news, specifically claims of trouble with trust and bias and the resulting fall in audience numbers. Ali Jones… Audio
Some Kiwis prefer dental visits to helping older relatives with IT problems
A new study has also found half of older Kiwis still write their passwords on paper, posing a risk to their online security, an expert says. Audio
New technology: Peter Griffin
Peter Griffin is a Wellington-based science and technology journalist. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 July 2025
In today's episode, an independent reference group set up by the Ministry for the Environment released a suite of recommendations on Wednesday to help the government shape climate adaptation… Audio
Nearly half of older NZers write passwords on paper: Research
New data shows half of older New Zealanders still write their passwords on paper. The research also shows nearly a fifth of New Zealanders with older relatives say they'd rather go to the dentist than… Audio
Terse response from Musk as X CEO departs
Linda Yaccarino's departure comes one day after the company's Grok chatbot began pushing antisemitic tropes.
Nvidia becomes world's first $US4 trillion company
It is the first public company in the world to reach that milestone.
Shower Thoughts: Why does New Zealand use '.co.nz'?
InternetNZ CEO Vivien Maideborn joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Government launches new AI strategy
Andrew Lensen, senior lecturer of artificial intelligence at Victoria University of Wellington, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
First-ever national artificial intelligence strategy unveiled
New Zealand has now joined other countries in tackling the AI opportunity, and challenge.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7th July 2025
In today's episode, around 130,000 families were expected to take advantage of FamilyBoost, which reimburses a portion of early childcare fees, but only around 60,000 have benefitted, and only 250… Audio
