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Russian, Chinese intelligence recruiting disgruntled US national security employees
Russian and Chinese intelligence services have ramped up recruitment of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon.
NZ police part of global operation targeting AI-generated abuse material
There have been 25 arrests made as part of the operation.
New AI volcano forecasting tool potentially life-saving
New Zealand researchers say a new A-I volcano forecasting tool has the potential to save lives around the world. Audio
Gene Hackman and wife found dead in New Mexico home
Oscar-winning cinema giant Gene Hackman was found dead on Wednesday alongside his wife, in an incident that police are reportedly calling "suspicious". Roger Donaldson spoke to Charlotte Cook from Los… Audio
Meta fires employees for leaks amid Zuckerberg's Trump pivot
The social media giant laid off 20 workers.
TVNZ reports half-year profit, but foresees potential full-year loss
A drop in television advertising revenue was in contrast to a 16 percent year-on-year increase in digital revenue.
Amicable lending app by Hawke's Bay farmer
An ex-banker from Hawke's Bay has come up with a simple way of formalising loans between friends and family. Audio
Baby, you're a firework! Katy Perry to blast off into space
The pop star is set to "shoot across the sky" when she lifts off as part of an all-female crew on Blue Origin's next space flight.
Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in New Mexico
The Oscar-winning American actor Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead at their home in the US state of New Mexico. Showbiz correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Changes underway for media industry, but it's a messy process
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help.
Censorship fears over revamp at internet watchdog
Opponents of a review of InternetNZ's constitution are planning a takeover, saying the not-for profit is setting itself up as internet judge and jury.
Facebook down: Users experience global outage
Users have reported receiving an error message when trying to access the platform on desktops.
Podcast Critic: The Bunny Trap and Sea of Lies
Jemima Huston dials in to review two investigative podcasts. Audio
Peeking further into the universe than ever before
NASA's new SPHEREx infrared telescope, which is scheduled for launch this weekend, could answer our biggest questions about the universe. Audio
AI tech firm Nvidia earnings up, despite international challenges
AI tech firm Nvidia's latest earnings announcement has been positive, with all eyes on the firm amid challenges from new tech emerging from China.
Shaking up the media landscape
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help. Changes are in the wind. Audio
Midweek - messy ministerial resignation, NZME numbers.
Media go forensic on Andrew Bayly's ministerial resignation, the PM's ZB stumble, NZME's revealing annual results - & the real story of Golriz at PaknSave Audio
The art of online word games
With the huge popularity of web based word games like Wordle, Connections and thousands of versions of crossword, have you ever thought about trying to design one yourself? Where would you even start… Audio
In The White Lotus season three is tinted yellow. Here's why
The internet has noticed the warm wash - here's what colourist have to say.
Kiwi tech surveying world's largest oil pipeline
The 29,000 kilometre pipe, which NZAero aircraft monitor, runs from the Gulf of Mexico through the US and into Canada. It's transported nearly 37 billion barrels of oil over the past decade. Audio
