Technology
Chernobyl nuclear plant protective shield damaged, UN agency says
Initial repairs were successful, but comprehensive restoration is needed to ensure nuclear safety.
Here's why phones might get pricier next year
Fancy cameras, giant screens and massive storage usually make smartphones more expensive. But next year, it's a routine component that might be boosting prices.
The 'groundbreaking' drones delivering medicine
A drone successfully delivered medical supplies to Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island during a simulated emergency as part of a healthcare trial. Audio
Medical drone trial a success, what next?
A drone successfully delivered medical supplies to a remote island in the Western Bay of Plenty last week. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's planned industrial action being called off; An… Audio
Google’s top New Zealand searches of 2025 revealed
From sports stars to viral trends, Google's top searches reveal the year that's nearly over. Audio
What to know about Australia's social media ban, which starts today
After more than a year of planning and global scrutiny, the ban is finally a reality for millions across the ditch.
New Zealand's most Googled words revealed
The most Googled phrases and words for 2025 are out today, and you might be surprised by what kiwis have been searching for. Google New Zealand's Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Carrie… Audio
New Zealand authors get payouts in massive AI lawsuit
Award-winning author Catherine Chidgey's books have been caught up in a class action in the US which saw Anthropic AI agree to pay up to $2.6 billion. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 December 2025
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government says it's working with social media, tech, and telco companies to tackle scams… Audio
Making the best use of your time
What makes a good day, and how can we ensure we have more good days than bad across our lifetimes?
How an Auckland professor is tackling anaesthetic gas emissions
When we think of harmful emissions, we think it's fair to say most of us picture clogged motorways not busy hospitals. But environmental damage from anaesthetic gases is a thing; one hospital with 15… Audio
Volunteer group no longer able to fund crime fighting tools
Police have praised community owned high-tech cameras that were used to catch suspects in two killings. But the volunteer group involved can't afford to keep running the crime fighting kit. RNZs Phil… Audio
'Very good aircraft': Expert on Airbus A320 grounding
Airbus A320s have been flying since the 1980s and an aviation expert says this is "probably the first event where they've had to ground half the fleet and do a software upgrade". Audio
Cameras used by police after killings - but who covers the cost?
Police are increasingly accessing camera systems to identify plates from street or carpark footage, but say there are no plans to cover costs of these cameras for councils or businesses. Audio
Global Airbus software issue grounds thousands of aircraft
Fleets of Airbus A320s are back in service after more than 6000 were grounded to repair a critical software issue. Ashok Poduval from Massey University's school of aviation spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Push for more access to private CCTV cameras for police
A missing woman could have been found faster if police had access to a CCTV register according to the founder of Australia's Safer Places Network, which helps police identify and contact the owners of… Audio
Air NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service
The national airline says it expects no "ongoing impact" from the weekend's disruption, which saw 27 flights cancelled.
Emergency mobile phone coverage rolled out to community groups
About 25,000 frontline responders are already using the Public Safety Network's (PSN) cellular service.
Drone, thermal imaging tech being trialled in push to eradicate bovine TB
The new technology is being trialled by the government, with the hopes it will detect possums in rugged, hard-to reach terrain.