Technology
Amazon shares plunge as AI costs climb
Amazon's stock slid more than 11 percent after the tech giant flagged eye-watering AI and infrastructure costs despite strong earnings.
Bitcoin plummets, worth half what it was four months ago
"It's clear the crypto market is now in full capitulation mode," one analyst said.
Wellington's new fusion energy facility: how will it work?
It'll get 35 million dollars from the Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund to build the bespoke facility, and its purpose will be to house what the company refers to as their "next generation… Audio
AI replicas of the dead an innovative tool or ethical nightmare?
Opinion - AI replicas are already used to assist people during bereavement and could be integrated into medical education - but should they?
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 February
Wellington beaches are a no-go zone after a water treatment plant outage sent raw wastewater into the sea off the southern coast. This morning, we spoke with Wellington Mayor Andrew Little about the… Audio
Kiwi start-up maps climate for cities and communities
A Kiwi start-up has created software to assess risks from hazards, like climate change, and help businesses and communities adapt and build resilience. Urban Intelligence Chief executive Mitchell… Audio
Wellington company secures funding for clean fusion power facility
OpenStar Technologies has secured a $35 million commitment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to further their research towards creating a clean fusion power source capable of being scaled up to…
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 February 2026
More New Zelaanders are out of work with unemployment rising to its highest level in more than a decade. Auckland and Wellington are hit hard as people lose their jobs in the cities. We unpack the job… Audio
Moltbook: The bot revolution? Not yet, says Joshua Vial
It's been dubbed social media for AI and has whipped the tech world into a frenzy over the last week.
On Moltbook, bots chat to each other, complain about humans and happily post their memes - much… Audio
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Enatel's new 8000 square metre factory is situated by Christchurch Airport.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4th February
This morning we spoke to Kris Faafoi as more people report trouble getting insurance in parts of the South Island; Are we losing the battle against the yellow-legged hornet? Biosecurity New Zealand… Audio
How will advertising in ChatGPT affect users?
OpenAI's announcement last month that it planned to test ads in ChatGPT has raised concerns about what the commercialisation of chatbots could mean for users' privacy. Audio
AI bots get their own social media platform
There's a new social media for bots, where AI posts, upvotes, argues, and occasionally declare themselves divine.Futurist and chief executive at Gorilla Technology, Paul Spain spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy EV charger hub opens at Lower Hutt landfill
The government, through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), covered $500,000 of the project.
Tech Tuesday: A new social network for AI bots? Yes, really.
Tim Batt joins Jesse to discuss Moltbook, a new social network for artificial intelligence agents or bots. Audio
Do you know how AI is used by NZ media organisations?
How much AI do you think is used by New Zealand media? All the big newsrooms here have guidelines around the use of AI but as readers, watchers and listeners do you know what they are? After… Audio
App developer creating help for rangatahi with mental distress
Kunal Gupta is a researcher at Waipapa Taumata Rau Auckland Bioengineering Institute and he's developing an app he thinks will help rangatahi with mental health struggles Audio
AI actress Tilly Norwood could soon be doing interviews
Whether the industry likes it or not, AI characters like Tilly Norwood will be a part of its future, her creator says.
Would you watch a film with AI-generated actors?
Tilly Norwood is the cause of much controversy in the film industry as the world's first AI-generated actress. Audio
Bright 'shooting star' lights up sky, delights viewers
A large flash that lit up the night sky over much of New Zealand was captured by a live feed camera and prompted speculation it could have been a meteor. Video
