Technology
'It gave me shivers': Sound of 'dust devil' captured on Mars for first time
Scientists are thrilled to have recorded the sound of a dust devil - a small but violent whirlwind - from planet Mars for the first time.
All about e-bikes
E-bikes come in various shapes and sizes... so what should you look out for if you're thinking of buying one? Frank Witowski, managing director of Hybrid Bikes from Nelson, is the man in the know. Audio
The Panel with James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan discuss the changes to immigration that could bring back bus drivers, the death of 'Twin Peaks' composer Angelo… Audio
FTX crypto founder arrested, faces charges from two US agencies
The former head of major global cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been arrested after charges were laid against him in the US by two government agencies.
Feature interview: The promise and potential problems of AI
Artificial intelligence feels a little less artificial using a new chatbot called ChatGPT that can do everything from explain a medical diagnosis to writing what sounds like a heartfelt letter to… Audio
AI's new frontier: Works of art and human-like chatbots
The Detail - As artificial intelligence continues to seep into our daily lives, what are the ethical implications?
AI's new frontier: Works of art and human-like chatbots
Artificial intelligence continues to seep into our daily lives, but what are the ethical implications of it? Audio
AI's new frontier: Works of art and human-like chatbots
Artificial intelligence continues to seep into our daily lives, but what are the ethical implications of it?
AudioDatacentres in NZ: PM's office rejects OIA request on briefings over plans
The prime minister is staying tightlipped over her dealings with major multinational companies about datacentres being built or planned for New Zealand.
JR's radio repair shop
This year on Standing Room Only we've run interviews with all kinds of repairers. Our last is with a colleague of ours, John Roberts - better known around here as JR - who mends old broken radios that… Audio, Gallery
Businesses get helping hand as part of efforts to diversify Queenstown economy
A film company and a technology company have been given a financial boost with loans from a government fund.
Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back
Disgraced crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried says he hopes to start a new business to make enough money to pay back victims of the FTX collapse.
Police retain information on number plate snaps
Police are refusing to release risk assessments around their tapping into automated number plate recognition cameras.
Google's most popular 2022 topics - Wordle, Queen, RAT tests
Wordle, Queen Elizabeth, how to do a RAT test. Among the most popular topics we've turned to Google for this year. Covid-related searches feature highly in New Zealand's top-ten searches, as do major… Audio
Apple to offer targets of hacking new security options
Apple plans to allow users to more tightly lock down items stored on its iCloud service and require a physical security key when logging in from a new device.
Google's most searched terms for 2022 in New Zealand
Wordle, Queen Elizabeth and "how to do a rat test" are among New Zealanders' most searched terms this year.
New aid launched to help more parents put controls on streaming services
Families value age ratings and content warnings for online content, but many are not using parental controls on streaming services. Video, Audio
Outdoor ads are using smart tech on passersby
Technology that lets outdoor advertisers track people in the street is spreading, though the marketing industry says it is at pains not to invade privacy. Video
Chat GPT: AI tool surprises with human-like conversations
A new AI chatbot tool named ChatGPT is rising in popularity online as people share the surpising things it can create.
The system, which is still in a prototype phase, is designed to simulate… Audio
Chief censor wants families using parental blocks on streaming services
The chief censor says families should be making better use of parental controls on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus.
New research from Te Mana Whakaatu, the Classification Office… Audio
