Technology
AI covers see writers ruled out of New Zealand's top book awards
Our national book awards committee has rejected books with AI covers. It's nothing to do with the writing - just AI for the covers. Audio
Sydney person dies after outdated phone software blocked 000 calls
TPG Telecom said its mobile network was operational and no outages had occurred.
Podcast Critic: AI - how worried should we be really?
It feels like every day there is something new to be across when it comes to artificial intelligence and keeping across the hype and the fear is rather daunting. Fortunately like most things now… Audio
Stats NZ: Grinding gears in data's 'big machine'
The Integrated Data Infrastructure system - run by Stats NZ - is hard to use and badly in need of an upgrade, say experts who rely on the data.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Audio
Book ruled out of awards contention due to AI cover
Stephanie Johnson's collection of short fiction stories "Obligate Carnivore" have been ruled out of contention for next year's Ockham Book Awards. She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Feature Interview: What exactly is "workslop?"
You know it when you see it. An email from a co-worker or marketing pitch from a company that lands in your inbox, but you know it was written by artificial intelligence. AI promised to make work… Audio
Find out how AI is helping identify bird song
Last week we spotted an invitation to an event in Hamilton that had us intrigued; it was a conversation about how artificial intelligence can help identify the birds singing around us. We hear so much… Audio
Clinicians say patients at risk due to hospital IT issues
IT issues at Wellington Regional Hospital are putting patient care at risk and extending wait times, according to clinicians at the hospital. Sarah Dalton, the executive director of the Association Of… Audio
Shock as ACC turns to AI to help decide who gets help
"It's all about 'how can we ramp up exits, how can we get more people coming off the scheme," says an ACC advocate Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 November 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The number of Chinese tourists travelling to New Zealand has remained well below pre-Covid levels, despite a strong recovery from countries… Audio
Kiwis losing millions to new, more sophisticated scams
A retiree has lost almost a $250,000 dollars to a convincing fake cryptocurrency trading scam. He's among the many Kiwis who are losing millions to sophisticated scams. Financial Ombudsman Susan… Audio
NZ privacy laws need modernising, commissioner insists
The commission's annual report says financial incentives for people to take privacy seriously are lacking.
In a first NZ artist Yvonne Todd turns to AI
One of New Zealand's leading photographers and artists, Yvonne Todd has announced she is now only working in AI. We believe as a professional in Aotearoa, she may be among the first. Audio
Reg Cook: The fastest senior citizen on Earth
This week, New Zealand motor racing legend Reg Cook will attempt to set a new, world land-speed record in Bolivia. Audio
Can you really talk to the dead using AI?
We tried out 'deathbots' so you don't have to.
Apple's iPhone 'sock' launches to widespread bemusement
Eyebrows have been raised by the hefty price tag of a product "inspired by the concept of a piece of cloth".
Retirement village mulls banning electric cars, bikes - even wheelchairs
Some residents at an Auckland retirement village want to put the brakes on a policy that would ban more electric vehicles. Audio
Retirement village residents opposing policy to ban EVs
A group of residents at an Auckland retirement village are trying to put the brakes on a policy which could see electric vehicles banned within its gates. Fairview Lifestyle Village in Albany says… Audio
Kids outsmarting tech blocks to play games at school
A warning to parents about young children out smarting locks and blocks that are supposed to stop them get onto certain website. In a newsletter to parents a Waikato school says its aware of some… Audio
