Technology
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.
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident
Sources say some jets may need hardware changes, during one of the busiest travel weeks internationally.
New 3D models of Easter Island’s Rapa Nui statues
High-resolution 3D modelling has been used to uncover new information about the famous statues of Rapa Nui - Easter Island. Carl Lipo, from the Department Of Anthropology at Binghamton University in… Audio
Lifecycle of a loaf: The company turning bread back into flour
What started with a "stir crazy" chef armed with a nutri bullet during lockdown is now an award winning company looking to tackle a major element of the country's food waste problem. Rescued Kitchen… Audio
Dancing, cooking, diving: How Kiwis beat Aussies at TikTok
A New Zealand cook, a dancer, a dad and a comedian have taken out top prizes.
Tech: Chip war, AI recipe slop, 2025 local tech highlights
Tech commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to talk about a revival of Google's AI ambitions, with news Meta may look at buying its AI-centric computer chips for its data centres - so where does that… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025
Major banks have already dropped their advertised home loan rates after the cut to the official cash rate; From next month, Wellington police will begin saliva testing drivers for four drugs - THC… Audio
Report into health of New Zealand’s tech sector
The tech sector has been a major bright spot in the economic doom and gloom in recent years. The TIN report is a well-regarded barometer of the sector, quantifying the economic significance of the top… Audio
Mental health data won't be misused by AI navigation tool - minister
A new AI tool will be a "real game changer in providing faster and real time access to support", says the mental health minister. Audio
'It's interesting times' - how AI is changing the search for information
NZ companies are finding new ways to get noticed in AI-driven searches, but are also causing headaches for lawyers and holiday planners. Audio
AI tool to provide digital front door to mental health services
A new AI navigation tool will provide a digital front door to mental health services, according to the Minister responsible. The government says a big barrier to accessing mental health services is… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 November 2025
The mother who murdered her children and hid them in suitcases has been sentenced to at least 17 years jail; The government hopes regional councils will be gone within two years, under changes… Audio
Peter Jackson's firm plays part in new extended Beatles Anthology
It's the same technology Jackson used to make The Beatles: Get Back documentary, which premiered in 2021.
AI and Google searches: How the changes are affecting NZers
AI is changing the way we find businesses on the internet - Ke-xin Li takes a look at how things are changing. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Tim Batt 25 November 2025
Our tech guy Tim Batt shares the latest goings on in the world of technology, and today he's looking into X, formerly known as Twitter, introducing a tool to aid transparency only to then remove it… Audio
The Hawkes Bay startup offering tikanga guidance to companies using AI
Hawkes Bay startup MahiAI is offering companies guidance on te ao Maori content. Audio
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
"People who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness and social comparison."
Angst over EVs blows up in headlines
EV uptake boomed with incentives in place, but this week, the government made traditional cars cheaper instead. Video
Farmer flying high with agri drone venture
Te Kuiti farmer Mitchel Hoare has a new side hustle, operating a drone to help other farmers improve the land.
AI's blind spot: Tools fail to detect their own fakes
When outraged Filipinos turned to an AI-powered chatbot to verify a viral photograph, the tool failed to detect it was fabricated - even though it had generated the image itself.
