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Surviving 2025, decoding Destiny, luring tourists
Surviving 2025 in the intertwined industries of media and advertising. Should our government follow Australia's media policy - and beware of billionaires? Also: decoding Destiny and the tricky task… Audio
Would owning the rights to our face and voice reduce deepfake's harm?
Analysis - Not that long ago, the term "deepfake" wasn't in most people's vocabularies. Now, it is not only commonplace but is also the focus of intense legal scrutiny around the world.
Health NZ scrambling to check if data was misused
Health New Zealand is scrambling to fix contracts that gave it no power to check if people have been misusing sensitive health data or not. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Health NZ scrambles as hole leaves sensitive data unsecure
It did not even know about the weaknesses until the Manurewa Marae inquiry - that came out this week - exposed it.
Amazon to take full creative control of James Bond franchise
James Bond producers have given Amazon full creative control of the James Bond franchise. Entertainment reporter Sandro Monetti spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
An inside look a state-of-the-art research ship
RV Sonne is giving scientists new insight into the ocean floor, scouting underwater volcanos and coral reefs around the motū.
Rocket Lab launches satellite from Mahia peninsula
The satellite was launched for US company BlackSky.
Right to Repair Amendment Bill a critical 'first step' for consumers - advocate
New Zealand has been "lagging behind" the rest of the world in offering repairs for products, an advocate says. Audio
NZ Herald to cut around 30 roles
Around 30 roles are being cut from the New Zealand Herald's newsroom - with the likes of political editor Claire Trevett and deputy business editor Grant Bradley taking voluntary redundancy. RNZ… Audio
Online safety campaigners critical of Netsafe
Online safety campaigners say Netsafe is too close to the big tech companies and an independent regulator is required to improve online safety. Guyon Espiner has the story. Audio
Microsoft signs deal with Spark to accelerate its AI services
Microsoft NZ has signed its biggest ever deal yet to enable Spark to accelerate its AI services, with flow-on benefits to the wider business community.
NZME plans new video channel amid news cuts
The NZ Herald's streaming video service will be part of a restructuring that included the loss of 30 journalists' jobs, but it's not clear whether it will pay off, Mediawatch reports.
The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin New Zealand's international reputation is up for debate.
The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to our gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin our international reputation is up for debate. Audio
Midweek-NZME exodus & video, capital vision, attracting Aussies
Big names at the Herald lose their jobs in a major news rejig, a Wellington ginger group getting a helping hand - and attracting Aussies in 1962. Audio
Kiwi artist on his win at a global, AI filmmaking competition
Emile Donovan talks to Tim Gibson about how he used AI technology to produce an award-winning ad. Audio
Remembering the Poly-1 computer
Lecturer at the University of Canterbury's School of Product Design, Mark Rickerby joins Emile Donovan to discuss what we can learn from New Zealand built computer from the eighties. Audio
Parents reconnecting landlines to avoid smartphones' pitfalls
A lot of people have ditched their landlines in favour of relying on mobile phones. But some parents are reconnecting them to avoid the pitfalls of smart phones for young children while allowing them… Audio
Batteries - how to make them last longer
From massive power grids to tiny medical implants that keep our hearts beating, batteries are the backbone of modern technology. But how do we ensure they remain reliable? Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
In today's episode, Auckland marae are worried about future funding as the government puts a hold on new contracts in the wake of the Manurewa Marae election inquiry, economists are predicting the… Audio
