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Midweek Mediawatch - Are we there yet? No . . .
Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Nights. Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about the ongoing process of forming a new government testing the patience of political reporters -… Audio
Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO
OpenAI on Wednesday said it reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his ouster, capping a marathon discussion about the future of the startup at the centre of the artificial…
Cyber security overhaul for Australia after spate of attacks
The federal government has decided on a range of new protective measures to protect both small businesses and the general population.
Bookmarks with Courtney Dawson
Comedian Courtney Dawson talks about what she likes to read, watch and listen to when she's not entertaining others. Audio
Podcast Critic: Adam Burns
Today Adam talks to Jesse about Groovy Movies and 60 Songs that Explain the 90s. Audio
Cryptocurrency retailer launch NZ dollar-backed stablecoin
New Zealand's largest cryptocurrency retailer is launching its first stablecoin.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today Dan talks to Jesse about Apple agreeing to improve texting between iPhones and Androids. He's also got a list of his favourite tech for Xmas gifts. Audio
Rhys Darby to host this year's Emmy Awards in New York
New Zealand comedian Rhys Darby is centre stage in New York today as he hosts the International Emmy Awards. The awards recognise "excellence in television" that is produced outside the United States… Audio
Sam Altman: What on earth is happening at OpenAI?
A Netflix-worthy drama has been unfolding at OpenAI, the creator of the AI chatbot ChatGPT. Here's what's been going on.
Kiwi celebrity Rhys Darby to host International Emmy Awards
The comedian and actor will host the 51st International Emmy Awards in New York today.
Nationwide outage prompts Optus' CEO to resign
Optus chief executive officer Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has stepped down after an outage left 10 million people without mobile or internet service.
New online technologies putting Kiwi kids at risk of sexual abuse
Law enforcement agencies say offenders are hiding identities behind encryption and anonymising tools while children are suffering real sexual abuse.
The Panel with James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panelists James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou debate Jerry Seinfeld ticket prices which have caused a reaction across the country, while they indulge in some toilet… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Jesse about New Zealand television drama staring Robyn Malcolm, After The Party. She's also been watching The Crown on Netflix and Gone Fishing on TV1. Audio
Rural residents soon to have after-hours healthcare
After-hours health services will now be available by phone to almost 900,000 people living in isolated rural communities. The service is being run by Ka Ora which is jointly commissioned by Te Whatu… Audio
US contractor late on $475m NZ transport project
A US contractor has signalled it is running behind time on its half-billion-dollar New Zealand transport project.
Sam Altman sacked from Open AI
Two days ago, one of the most high-profile figures in artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, was abruptly ousted from his position as chief executive of Open AI, the company behind Chat GPT.
Altman's… Audio
Germany, France and Italy reach agreement on future AI regulation
The three governments are in favour of binding voluntary commitments for both large and small AI providers in the European Union.
Screen producers push for tax on streamers
This week the people who make the local stuff for our screens big and small urged the powers-that-be to tax the likes of Netflix and Disney Plus to fund it. But producers here can already get tax… Audio
SpaceX Starship launch failed minutes after reaching space
SpaceX's uncrewed spacecraft Starship, developed to carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, failed in space shortly after lifting off.
