Technology
Government using artificial intelligence to analyse public submissions
The government has previously stated it wanted AI used a lot more.
AI use in NZ schools: 'I just put in a prompt and spark some ideas'
Teachers are hailing artificial intelligence as a massive time-saver that could revolutionise their work.
Schools abandon take-home assignments after AI used to cheat
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education says the risk of AI misuse has contributed to a change in NCEA level one externals from 2025. Audio
Students using AI to cheat on school work
Teachers says artificial intelligence has huge potential for improving education, but misuse of the technology is an increasing problem.
Te Whatu Ora payment system currently working at 4% capacity
A review in March found there were big problems that appeared unresolvable.
Teachers warn students using AI to cheat on school work
Teachers are warning that students across the country are getting away with using artificial intelligence to cheat on their school work. Head of science at Wellington's Saint Patrick's College Doug… Audio
How to stop your mindless scrolling in seven steps
Do you automatically reach for your phone - even while watching TV? Do you want to exercise more - but just can't head out the door? You need a dopamine menu, neuroscientist and author Nicole Vignola… Audio
The first government agency to trial generative AI
ACC is first out of the blocks, and the work is "of great interest across the other government departments".
What are Urban Miners - and what are they mining?
They currently divert between 24 and 25 tonnes of electronic waste going to landfill each year. Audio
Urban Miners diverting e waste from landfill by salvaging
About a hundred mainly retired volunteers operate a not for profit out of Waipa, sifting through people discarded household electronics, essentially mining your junk for stuff that can be salvaged… Audio
Magnet satellite rocket thruster being built in Wainuiomata
One of the coldest, and hottest, and most powerful magnet satellite rocket thruster ever to be used in space is being built in a hi-tech shed at the bottom of Wainuiomata Hill, in Wellington. Phil… Audio
Revealed: Police accessed second facial recognition tool
Police say staff connected to Facecheck.ID 274 times simply to look into the tool, rather than use it. Audio
Instagram to introduce youth version
Millions of young social media users will be automatically moved to a new version of Instagram ... with built-in protections controlled by their parents. This is part of a plan from Meta - which owns… Audio
Police access controversial online facial recognition website
Police staff have had unauthorised access to a controversial online facial recognition website described by its critics as "stalkerware by design". Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Devices rigged to explode in Lebanon
Further explosions have taken place throughout Lebanon overnight, following yesterday's deadly coordinated pager attack that left 12 dead and thousands more injured. Military technology journalist… Audio
Te reo Māori needs to go digital to survive - innovator
A Māori tech innovator and language revitalist wants to see te reo Māori thrive in-person and digitally.
The boat that floats, coming to Auckland
Auckland based company Vessev have just launched a brand new, electric, passenger hydrofoil. The boat, which seats just 10 people is already set to join the Fullers fleet. Jesse talks to its designer… Audio
Broadcaster Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki
After a decade alongside good mate Jeremy Wells, Heath has taken up a role on Afternoons at Newstalk ZB. Audio
Retired astronaut on the situation for former colleagues
Astronaut Sunita Williams will celebrate her birthday tomorrow - but in a location she might not have expected just three months ago. Audio
The resurgence of film photography
When you get given a camera to take photos for someone, you probably smash that button and take loads, and hope one of them is decent. First Up's Leonard Powell went to find out why people are… Audio
