Technology
NZDF working to get up to speed on drone use
A major drone maker is warning that New Zealand's Defence Force should not buy any of the weapons that have not proved themselves in the Ukraine war. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
AI use widespread in NZ workplaces: Survey
New numbers reveal use of AI is widespread in workplaces across the country, but few have guidelines to keep it in check. PSA's National Secretary Kerry Davies spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from his 125 percent China tariffs
The US government has granted tariff exclusions for smartphones, computers and other electronics imported largely from China.
The positives of AI according to the PSA
We're used to hearing how bad AI can be but there's no doubt there are many positives to it. One place you might not expect to see trumpeting those positives is the PSA. Audio
NASA back in Wānaka for test flights of stadium-sized balloons
NASA is back in Wānaka for test flights of its stadium-sized, super pressure balloons. Mission manager with NASA's Balloon Program Office Christy Hales spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Kiwi author of explosive Meta memoir stars at US Senate hearing
Sarah Wynn-Williams said she saw the social media giant work "hand in glove" with the Chinese Communist Party on censorship tools.
Majority of parents believe they should decide when teens use social media
A new survey has found four out of five New Zealanders believe parents should decide when teens can start using social media. Make Sense co-founder and parenting educator Holly Brooker spoke to Paddy… Audio
Defence Minister announce half a billion dollars for space operations
The Defence Minister has announced an unprecedented half a billion dollars or more to spend on space operations. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Feature interview: what it looks like if we get AI right
So much of the conversation about artificial intelligence focuses on what could go wrong. Audio
Nigel Latta returns with Parentland
One of the most trusted names in psychology in New Zealand is back: Nigel Latta. Audio
Ministry of Social Development to use basic AI to regrant benefits
Opponents fear a potential law change will create a loophole allowing AI to cut benefits and impose sanctions, which the ministry denies.
Massive NASA balloons to lift off in Wānaka
Each of the 'super pressure balloons' is roughly the size of a rugby stadium.
'There should always be a human in charge': Minister on killer drones
Judith Collins has given the NZ military permission to acquire the drones but with conditions attached.
Tech Tuesday: the latest email scams
Dan Watson talks about the latest email scams and a new service helping people record their loved ones' memories. Audio
A Christchurch company's mission to unlock a zero-emissions future
Fabrum develops zero-emission technologies and has just put in a hydrogen-testing facility at Christchurch Airport.. Audio
The New Zealand institution heralding change
The New Zealand Herald is barely out of everyone else's headlines these days, but will readers notice the changes that are bubbling beneath the masthead
The New Zealand institution heralding change
The New Zealand Herald is barely out of everyone else's headlines these days, but will readers notice the changes that are bubbling beneath the masthead Audio
Tina Pemberton: online dating in your 70s
Tina Pemberton last dated in her 20s before she was married. Now divorced, the 70-year-old is on dating apps daily. Audio
New hospital technology a world first
A world-first mass spectrometer will improve testing services for people throughout Aotearoa.
Microsoft AI chief executive interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester
Mustafa Suleyman's remarks were interrupted by a protesting employee during the technology company's 50th anniversary celebration, over the firm's ties with Israel.
