Technology
Internet outage hits more than 900 homes in Auckland's North Shore
Over 900 homes in Auckland's North Shore had lost their internet connection, after a widespread network outage late on Thursday night.
Trump announces billions in deals during UAE visit, AI agreement signed
The deals equate to over NZ$340 billion.
A surplus of defence riches and lack of experience
Analysis - The minister of defence, space and spies has at least $9b of new money to spend, and a defence force demonstrably not ready to spend it. Audio
What does AI literacy look like in schools, used successfully
Educator Bex Rose tells us how our schools and students are using Artifical Intelligence Audio
Strong Chinese demand pushes global EV sales
The International Energy Agency expects EV sales will reach 40 percent by 2030.
New technology: Tony Grasso
Tony discusses a recent randsomware attack on an Australian construction firm where 17 GB of corporate data was allegedly taken; the US Justice Department has unsealed indictments against 12… Audio
The UK company that wants to recycle all of Britain's EV batteries
Batteries for electric vehicles are notoriously difficult to recycle, but growing demand for the rare metals they contain is leading to greater interest in retrieving their contents. Audio
Over half of NZers experienced online threat in past year: Survey
More than half of New Zealanders may have experienced an online threat in the past year, with many suffering some kind of financial loss, according to a local cybersecurity survey. National Cyber… Audio
Hundreds of millions of dollars lost to online security threats
New Zealanders could have lost $1.6 billion to online security threats in 2024, according to a new estimate.
No nukes: US satellites launched from NZ would need to follow domestic law
The US Space Force is in talks with New Zealand and other countries about launching more satellites from them.
Tech Tuesday
Time Batt joins Jesse with his thoughts on the world in tech this week. Today Tim discusses Duolingo's move to an AI first strategy replacing human contractors with AI. He also looks at the impending… Audio
The 'confession pages' worrying schools
At least two high schools are dealing with social media bullying after students shared highly personal information. Audio
Social media restrictions will need to be policed by government - expert
The government should not rely on social media platforms to restrict use for under-16s on their systems, an information systems expert says. Audio
The Panel with Dean Hall & Heather Roy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists. The three of them discuss: this Auckland's Measles case, and the governments proposed social media ban for under 16s. Heather Roy is a… Audio
PM needs to speak with Gen Z on social media ban - adviser
The Prime Minster needs to consult properly with young people about a proposed ban on social media for under 16's, not just shake hands and have surface level chat. The idea started as a private… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, a lobby group is pleased the government is making solid plans to try and ban social media for under-16s, a Banks Peninsula teenager is walking about 45 minutes each way to get to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s, The New Zealand TV series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the… Audio
Social media ban 'worth it' - Australian politician behind the crackdown
New Zealand will be a "fast follower" because "immense harm" is being done, the Education Minister says. Audio
The rise of robots: Job takers or life savers?
From rice-sized brain surgeons to elderly caregivers. The robots are no longer coming - they're already here. Audio
Humanoid robots: what should we expect?
American tech journalist Kurt Knutsson discusses the regulations he believes should be put around humanoid robots for the safety of the human race. Audio
