Technology
The Pre-Panel with Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch
Wallace and panellists Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch talk to cartographer Jim Lewis about the dying art of map making. Plus our panellists tell us what's been on their mind this week. Audio
Plan to end streaming in schools by 2030
Around 90% of our schools use the streaming system, despite stacking evidence that proves it to be ineffective for students. Some have also called it inherently racist. Dr David Pomeroy talks to… Audio
Revolutionary AI is coming for a top earning industry near you
Automation came for the low paid jobs, now AI might be coming for the top earners, Kevin Norquay writes.
Parliamentary Service bans TikTok on its devices
New Zealand is following other countries in banning the popular video-sharing app TikTok from Parliament-issued devices.
The Post-graduate student blasting off to NASA
Leah Albrow one of five selected for NASA internship in US. Audio
ChatGPT recipe fail leaves a sour taste
The latest iteration of artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT is supposed to be able to create recipes from images. But as food writer Lucy Corry finds out, results may vary.
What are the implications of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse for the tech sector?
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to look at what the Silicon Valley Bank collapse could mean for the capital-hungry tech industry, the mass layoffs announced by Meta and what the… Audio
The rush is on to use ChatGPT - but what could it mean for our jobs?
It took the humble telephone 75 years to gain 100 million users. It took Facebook four and a half years. ChatGPT, the AI driven chatbot, reached that figure in just two months. The large language… Audio
10,000 more jobs to go at Facebook's parent company
Mark Zuckerberg has announced more than ten thousand jobs will be axed from Facebook's parent company Meta - and 5000 roles that are currently vacant will not be filled.
The tech industry has laid… Audio
'Drone to Home' helps the lost dogs of England
Phil James on how 'Drone to Home' has found 1400 lost dogs Audio
NZ tech firm with funds in collapsed Silicon Valley Bank relieved over funds access
A New Zealand technology company with money trapped in collapsed Silicon Valley Bank says it is breathing easier at the news depositors will get all their money.
Oscars: Wētā FX has 'got fingers crossed' for Avatar sequel win
A Wētā FX Academy Award nominee says he is hopeful the cutting-edge approach to the newest Avatar film will be recognised at the awards ceremony. Audio
New tech could offer air-powered energy source
Scientists have discovered a tool bacteria use to extract energy from hydrogen in the air, a discovery they say could pave the way for clean electricity generation. Audio
New (AI) doc on the block, near universal internet
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about how Artificial Intelligence software that detects breast cancer missed by doctors is being rolled out into production now, leaving… Audio
White House backs Senate bill to boost US ability to ban TikTok
The White House backed legislation introduced by a dozen senators to give new powers to ban TikTok and other foreign-based technologies if they pose national security threats.
On-site processing of slash an immediate solution - forestry expert
An immediate solution to solve the issue of destructive forestry waste - or slash - is available and implementing it must be accelerated, says a forest research organisation.
Muriwai residents bring in own geotech experts for stickered homes
Some Muriwai residents are bringing in their own experts - saying they're sick of being stonewalled by the council.
Last night the council's geotech boss told Checkpoint some residents may have to… Audio
Immigration biometric checks update targets fraudsters
The Biometric Capability Update project is due to be operational by the end of the year.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today Dan Watson, owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services talks to Jesse about usage of AI to make imposter scams using voice cloning. Audio
Global demand spurs increase in Rakon's profit expectations
The computer chip manufacturer is lifting its profit outlook by $2 million in the face of demand for its products.
