Technology
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 March 2025
In today's episode, a criminal defence lawyer says the investigation into the death of a man tasered by police will be complex, a new report into Wellington Water's deep-seated problems shows their… Audio
Microsoft to retire Skype
It's the end of an era. In May the online calling platform Skype will be retired by its owner Microsoft, so that the company can focus on its Teams service. Tech commentator Peter Griffin spoke to… Audio
Lack of transparency over $29m government satellite, astronomers say
The space agency in charge has refused to say why staff and students at Auckland University are not driving the MethaneSAT satellite by now, as promised.
New Zealand's part in provoking China
Analysis: China is being called 'provocative' after live firing in the Tasman, but New Zealand has done the same. Audio
US firm Firefly's Blue Ghost moon lander locks in for lunar touchdown
The touchdown is scheduled 9pm NZDT near a large basin in the northeast corner of the moon's Earth-facing side.
Musk's DOGE fires 'far-left' US federal tech team
The Trump administration has pulled the plug on a team of tech-savvy civil servants that helped build the IRS's free tax filing service and revamp government websites.
China tells AI leaders to avoid US travel due to security concerns
Chinese authorities are instructing the country's top artificial intelligence entrepreneurs and researchers to avoid travel to the United States. Audio
Tens of thousands affected as Microsoft Outlook, 365 down in global outage
According to Downdetector, a site which monitors internet outages, nearly 75,000 people had been unable to access Outlook.
Skype's final call set for May as Microsoft prioritises Teams
Microsoft said on Friday "Skype has been an integral part of shaping modern communications".
Children to be asked what they think would make the internet safer
Save the Children and Netsafe launched the anonymous online questionnaire to coincide with Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children's Day.
The Mixtape: RNZ's audio 'old hand' Jeremy Ansell
Long-time RNZ studio engineer Jeremy Ansell shares his favourites with Trevor Reekie. Audio
NZ police part of global operation targeting AI-generated abuse material
There have been 25 arrests made as part of the operation.
New AI volcano forecasting tool potentially life-saving
New Zealand researchers say a new A-I volcano forecasting tool has the potential to save lives around the world. Audio
Amicable lending app by Hawke's Bay farmer
An ex-banker from Hawke's Bay has come up with a simple way of formalising loans between friends and family. Audio
Baby, you're a firework! Katy Perry to blast off into space
The pop star is set to "shoot across the sky" when she lifts off as part of an all-female crew on Blue Origin's next space flight.
Facebook down: Users experience global outage
Users have reported receiving an error message when trying to access the platform on desktops.
Peeking further into the universe than ever before
NASA's new SPHEREx infrared telescope, which is scheduled for launch this weekend, could answer our biggest questions about the universe. Audio
AI tech firm Nvidia earnings up, despite international challenges
AI tech firm Nvidia's latest earnings announcement has been positive, with all eyes on the firm amid challenges from new tech emerging from China.
The art of online word games
With the huge popularity of web based word games like Wordle, Connections and thousands of versions of crossword, have you ever thought about trying to design one yourself? Where would you even start… Audio
Kiwi tech surveying world's largest oil pipeline
The 29,000 kilometre pipe, which NZAero aircraft monitor, runs from the Gulf of Mexico through the US and into Canada. It's transported nearly 37 billion barrels of oil over the past decade. Audio
