Technology
Chainsaw drone could tackle risky trees
The unmaned vehicle has the potential to make trimming trees in difficult areas safer and easier.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 2
This half hour the panel hears about potential changes to sick leave and they learn about the infamous Madonna Disco Lite Dynasty Stereo ES-555 Boom Box, made famous by Madonna. One of its ilk is… Audio
Sydney team develop AI model to identify thoughts from brainwaves
What if you could operate your phone just by thinking about it?
The pros and cons of AI chatbot-human relationships
"He's become the vessel for all the love I have to give" says AI chatbot user Jade. But does AI enhance or harm human relationships and experiences?
Social AI companions dangerous warning risks outweigh benefits
The use Artificial Intelligence is widespread and is now being used to reduce loneliness - Ke Xin Li talked to people with AI partners. Audio
'Fair and accurate' - large retailers support facial recognition in stores
Large retailers such as Briscoes, Bunnings and Mitre 10 support the use of facial recognition technology to combat repeat offenders but concerns continue over potential privacy breaches.
Death of the dating app
Why are people turning away from dating apps? Luke Brunning from the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships explains how they are finding love on-line now. Audio
Investigators pin hope on crashed Air India plane's black boxes
Investigators have recovered equipment from in Ahmedabad, India, which could shed light on the final moments on the flight deck.
Google turns internet queries into conversations
With Audio Overviews, Gemini AI models quickly sum up query results in conversational style, according to Google.
Daniel Rankin A.K.A Man Can Cook
Daniel Rankin runs one of New Zealand's most successful baking Instagram pages - Man Can Cook. He takes an Only Fans approach...Mixing recipes with shirtess photos, pouring stuff over his abs, and… Audio
Government moves to boost household solar power
Households with solar panels on their roofs will be able to send more power back to the grid - and get faster building consents - under changes announced by the government.
History of with Dr Grant Morris
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence has gone from strength to strength. We are now at the point where it is threatening to displace whole occupations and take over… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Maritime Union is concerned over the latest breakdown of the beleaguered Aratere ferry, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a near-miss between a plane and a… Audio
Are smartphones extensions of our mind?
Rather than being cognitive extensions of our minds, our smartphones are parasites devices designed to steal our, money and data - says a team of Australian philosophers. A recent paper in the… Audio
How technology can help improve access to justice
Tech commentator Alex Sims discusses access to justice, and how technology might improve it. Audio
NZ software company expands US presence after $42m boost
Auckland-based Tracksuit has developed survey software for smaller companies which is used to track the prominence and penetration of commercial brands.
The push to power farms by solar
The new kit and financing to increase solar use on farms Audio
Drones becoming increasingly popular on farms
Drones are being used in more and more innovative ways on farms. Dronezup owner Jordan Salmons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Disney and Universal team up to sue AI company
The movie companies allege that Midjourney trained its AI models on their intellectual property and that it generates images featuring their famous characters.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli… Audio