Technology
Y2Q: The threat coming fast that could hit all our devices
Explainer: It's quickly emerging as the world's next 'Y2K moment', with potential to open up devices from door locks to data.
Y2Q: The threats posed by mega-powerful quantum computers
The country's biggest institutions are working on an emerging risk to the security of digital assets and critical infrastructure.
Quantum computing poses risk to existing cybersecurity
New Zealand's biggest institutions, including government, banks and regulators are working to address an emerging risk to the security of digital assets and critical infrastructure posed by quantum… Audio
Two Wellington students selected to represented NZ at Science and Engineering Fairs in US
Two school students have been given the opportunity of a lifetime, to represent New Zealand at the "Olympics" of Science and Engineering Fairs in the United States. Year 13 Wellington College student… Audio
NZ's first 3D-printed show home opens in Hamilton
The country's first 3D-printed show home opens in Hamilton on Thursday. Natalie Akoorie went on a tour. Audio
What it's like building a 3D house
The printer arm moves around building up layers, says one of those involved in the country's first 3D printed show home.
AI expert on why Deep Seek threw tech markets into spin
The founder and CEO of Trilium Technologies James Parr talks to Nathan about AI chatbot Deep Seek Audio
'Enshittifaction' Why everything is getting worse
' Enshittifaction' was crowned 2024's word of the year by Australia's oldest dictionary of Australian English. Blogger and journalist, Cory Doctorow coined the word and talks to Emile Donovan. Audio
Police review use of system to identify number plates, combat retail crime
Police say they are checking how they use a system that identifies number plates and combats retail crime.
First electric hydrofoiling boat joins Auckland ferry fleet
A one-of-a-kind electric boat has joined Auckland's ferry fleet, carrying passengers on a high speed tour of the Hauraki Gulf. The VS-9 is a ten-seater hydrofoiling tour boat built by Auckland-based… Audio
FENZ speaks on fires caused by battery powered devices
Earlier this month an iPad left inside a parked car in Mount Manganui exploded after its lithium battery overheated. The device was sitting on a blanket, fueling a car fire. There's also been five… Audio
Government releases artificial intelligence framework for use by public service
The government has put out its framework for developing and using artificial intelligence across the public service.
Our Changing World: Smart traps
On Our Changing World, Claire Concannon heads to the Wye Valley just outside Queenstown.
The Southern Lakes Sanctuary project is setting up a new smart trap network there, the fourth they’ve built… Audio
Google Maps renames 'Gulf of Mexico' the 'Gulf of America'
Donald Trump ordered the name changes as part of a flurry of executive actions.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Sky TV ageing satellite causing signal issues
Sky TV's ageing satellite is causing signal issues for customers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tech stocks rebound slightly after DeepSeek shock
Tech stocks have rebounded slightly overnight after the emergence of a new Chinese AI, DeepSeek, ruffled feathers in the industry. Washington DC Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Talking tech with Finn Hogan
Nights' resident tech correspondent Finn Hogan joins Emile Donovan to talk about the shock fall of Chinese AI app DeepSeek, and the race between China and the US to achieve sustainable nuclear fusion… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss a new report suggesting retirees will need alternative savings and that spark in interest in security… Audio
Tech Tuesday: FPV drones, keyboards and Deepseek
VerTech manager Daneil Watson is back for 2025. He's talking about FPV (first person view) drones and how to get started with the hobby, he's reviewing a new portable keyboard from Logitech -the MX… Audio
