Technology
Low-methane genetics on track for 2026, agri-tech co-operative says
One of New Zealand agriculture's largest private investors in research and development says low-methane dairy cow genetics could be in-market by 2026.
Race to bring skilled migrants to fill gaps in Auckland's tech sector
Some tech companies in Auckland are feeling desperate as homegrown talent moves across the Tasman.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today, Dan Watson joins Jesse to break down adblocker browser extensions and discuss the importance of 'RTFM'. Audio
Authors' work used to train AI without permission
Authors have been shocked to find out their books are being used to train AI. Alex Reisner, an American journalist with the Atlantic, acquired a data set of nearly 200,000 books known as "Book3"… Audio
How a chatbot encouraged a man who wanted to kill the Queen
The case of Jaswant Singh Chail has shone a light on the latest generation of artificial intelligence-powered chatbots.
Can man-made ivory save the elephants?
Professor Jochen Mannhart is a physicist whose scientific work could prove to be a conservation game changer. Every year tens of thousands of African elephants continue to be hunted down and killed by… Audio
How a Age of Empires could help to save native Australian ants
Once upon a time, back in the halcyon days of the late-90s, breakfast cereal companies used to give out free copies of video games in their cereal boxes.
Now, more than 20 years on, that game is… Audio
Biotech industry calls for government to make regulatory reforms
The biotech industry says the next government must give the sector some urgent attention with a focus on regulatory reform to make up for lost ground.
Privacy Commission: facial recognition technology not justified
The Privacy Commission says it is not yet convinced that facial recognition technology is a "justified and proportionate response" to combat retail crime. Retail NZ is calling for a coordinated and… Audio
Tech: AT hack, boost to Aussie ID app, Digital Health Week
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at the cyber attacks that have hit Auckland Transport, causing chaos for commuters. What's happening and what is the organisation doing to stop it? The… Audio
Police trial DNA tool for two high-profile cold case murders
Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy testing is being trialled in a bid to solve the murder cases of Mellory Manning and Alicia O'Reilly.
Scientists use Age of Empires computer game to simulate ant warfare
A computer game once given away in kids' cereal boxes is helping Australia eradicate an invasive ant species.
Police spending millions to fix glaring tech deficiencies
The New Zealand Police has been spending millions on its main technology system in the face of glaring deficiencies, while at the same time adding in high-tech data-mining tools.
OIA reveals flaws in Police ICT system
On Monday Morning Report revealed a powerful new intelligence tool police are using to search data much faster and further, especially about firearms threats.
It's called SearchX. It's been badly… Audio
New police AI tool searches fast and far on firearms threats
Police are using powerful new AI to help them assess the risk posed by offenders when officers are called out to emergencies, sparked by the shooting murder of an unarmed constable.
Police using AI to help assess risk posed by offenders
Police are using powerful new AI to help them assess the risk posed by offenders when officers are called out to emergencies.
RNZ can reveal the new intelligence tool SearchX can instantly display 15… Audio
Majority stake in NZ-based movie fan site Letterboxd sold
New Zealand-based film social media site Letterboxd has been acquired by a Canadian technology company for a deal that reportedly values the company at NZ$83 million.
How can AI intersect with the courts?
An AI advisory group has been set up to help courts and judges, and will start with the benefits and pitfalls posed by the likes of Chat GPT.
Slingshot and Orcon customers wrongly charged fees to get refunds
Vocus Group inadequately disclosed its fees after power and broadband sales that were made door-to-door or over the phone.
New Zealand crowdfunding platform celebrates $70 million
New Zealand crowdfunding platform PledgeMe is celebrating a milestone, having just crossed the 70 million dollar-through-their-platform mark. It was reached thanks to a little help from an ethical… Audio
