Technology
Ditching screen-time guilt could help families connect, psychologist says
Like many parents, Andrew* and Maggie* battled with their child over his creeping device time.
Trailblazing Tech - Julia Pahina and Eteroa Lafaele
Pacific people make up 4.4% of the tech industry, something that the founders of Fibre Fale are working to improve. Audio
Primary industries explore gene tech opportunities
Many scientists say the effective near 30-year ban on the use of gene technologies has held them back from progress.
How to take beautiful wildlife photos with your smartphone
If you want to get into nature photography, there's a lot you can do with your phone ahead of getting a dedicated camera.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 August 2025
In today's episode, research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a… Audio
Artificial intelligence saves doctors time, but makes mistakes - study
Of nearly 200 health professionals surveyed, 40 percent used AI for patient notes. Audio
GPs using AI to record and write patient notes
Research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes. Lead researcher and bioethicist Professor Angela Ballantyne spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Tips and tricks to avoid falling victim to a scam
Internet scams are getting more and more sophisticated, and new research has shown more of us are falling victim to them. Audio
Creating sustainable potato chips
Samantha Baldwin, Science Group Leader at Plant & Food Research, is nominated for the AJ Park Commercialisation Impact Award for a new variety of potatoes. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 7 August 2025
In today's episode, a Christchurch man says he has applied for hundreds of jobs with no success, and despairs about what to do next; New Zealand's unemployment rate has hit 5.2% - the highest since… Audio
Police too loose with number plate recognition system, review finds
A review has found the 'Auror' system boosts crime fighting, but there's been limited internal audit of how police are using it.
Stronger rules planned for use of biometric data
The rules will cover aspects that include facial recognition, fingerprints and iris scanning. Audio
Headspace Invaders: New online tool for helping kids
A new interactive platform has now been developed for Kiwi kids to help them recognise mis and disinformation, identity-based harm and online extremism. Audio
Leaked passwords for thousands of Kiwis found on dark web
Credentials for NZ government employees among millions of compromised records, says a digital security firm.
Dire need for AI support in primary schools
Primary school children say using AI sometimes feels like cheating and teachers warn their "Luddite" colleagues are "freaking out" about the technology.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 5th August 2025
In today's episode, Doctors are being warned to be on alert for people with symptoms of Dengue Fever as the number of cases in New Zealand doubles; Dairies say they are having to act like banks as… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Tim Batt: YouTube using AI to check users age
Tech giant Google is taking action to verify how old YouTube users are. It says it will use AI to estimate the age of users and then show them age appropriate content. The move comes after Australia… Audio
Report shows need for policy around AI use in primary schools
A new report shows an urgent need for policy around the use of AI in primary schools. Report author David Coblentz spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
University building AI Māori pronunciation tool
Auckland University is building a new AI tool that will give te reo Māori learners real time, personalised feedback on their pronunciation. Audio
Expert Feature: Algorithms - what are they
Time for our expert feature, the moment in the show where we put your questions to our expert. Specifically - what are they? how do they work? And are there any ways to manipulate them into giving us… Audio
