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NZME announces restructure
NZME, the publisher of the New Zealand Herald, has announced a restructure, which includes the voluntary redundancy of several well-known journalistic names. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'Everyone must go' tourism slogan hits international headlines
The slogan, which aims to attract Australians to visit, has received mix reviews.
2 Degrees to put cell towers into microsleeps to save power
Mobile company 2 degrees will put its cellphone towers into microsleeps to save power and reduce its carbon emissions. Climate correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Rocket Lab 'ready to serve' Pentagon
Rocket Lab is poised to launch a satellite from Mahia Peninsula for a US company which is looking to bolster military and spying operations.
First Up hosts Kea Kids News
First Up hosted 10 year old Jack Chamberlain from Kea Kids News - as the young fella found out how old fellas make a radio show Audio
Tech Talk with Finn Hogan
We're joined by Nights' resident tech correspondent to discuss the big news stories in the tech world. Audio
Elon Musk launches 'scary smart' AI chatbot
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company unveiled on Monday the latest version of its chatbot, Grok 3.
Feature interview: why fix technology when we can fix ourselves
Constant connection comes at a price. Social media doesn't bring out our better angels, but instead feeds our worst instincts says writer and author Nicholas Carr. But he says blaming technology isn't… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Over in Australia it's not as hot as it has been and mortgage holders are hopeful of an interest rate cut. Audio
Tech Tuesday: smartphones under $1000k
Our tech commentator for today, Pratik Navani has recommendations for phones under $1000 dollars that will stand the test of time. Audio
Lentil, the cat brought back to life with AI
Following the death of his beloved cat Lentil comedian Robin Wealleans did something slightly unusual. He froze him and then brought him back to life. Audio
Saving community newspapers of the past
The Preserving Local History and Educational Trust is calling for the public to assist in their mission to preserve old newspapers. Audio
Remembering the NZ-built computer
Analysis - The story of the Poly-1 has enduring lessons about research and innovation policy.
Law change to allow new drug-testing devices
The change allows for devices that do screening, similar to at drink-drive checkpoints, rather than having to test oral fluid to an evidentiary standard.
Oscar buzz builds after BAFTAs
The Oscars are in two weeks' time, but a good indicator of what might happen there took place in London at the BAFTAs. Showbiz correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Morning Report. Audio
'Ghost guns': NZ yet to act on three big legal gaps
'Ghost guns' created with 3D-printers are already posing a significant challenge in overseas jurisdictions, and it's an issue New Zealand can not ignore.
10th anniversary of the dress that stopped the internet
Ten years ago, Cates Holderness was working at BuzzFeed on their Tumblr page and she made a post titled "What Colors Are This Dress?" The post sparked an international debate over the color scheme of… Audio
Conclave wins best film at BAFTAs
Conclave, a film about the power struggle behind the election of a pope has won best picture at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, the BAFTAs. Movie critic Dom Corry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
On today's episode, European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine, Auckland Council is reviewing… Audio
Google's AI breaching NZ name suppressions
Both overviews and a website function have given away the names of people granted suppression. Audio
