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TikTok could be banned in US in days
The social media platform TikTok could be banned in the United States in a matter of days. Social Media NZ editor Tom Reidy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Everything you need to know before watching Severance season 2
Almost three years since its initial release, the Apple TV+ hit is finally returning to our screens.
What on earth is Library Music? Dj DubHead explains
DubHead joins Mark and Kara On the Air to explore the world of library music in today's genre deep dive. What is Library music? Well it's also known as production music, it's music that's written and… Audio
What's inside a gang-owned newspaper?
Not only did Black Power run a newspaper in the '90s, it was backed by a government-funded scheme.
Oamaru to transform into 1800s California for Netflix series
Hollywood has come to Oamaru, with the small South Island town transformed into 1800s California. Mayor for Waitaki Gary Kircher spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Pacific Edge cancer diagnosis firm shares plunge after US decision
Otago cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has lost key US Medicare coverage for its flagship test, and it's share price has fallen 63 percent in early trading. But it says it may appeal the US…
'We don't have to be based in New York' - AI and NZ's future
Last year RotoruaNZ chief executive Andrew Wilson urged businesses to investigate Artificial Intelligence tools to add value and improve productivity. Local democracy reporter Laura Smith spoke to a…
Fears missing male model may have been trafficked to scam centre
Shortly after receiving a message congratulating him on a successful audition Yang Zeqi flew to Thailand and hasn't been heard from since.
What Meta’s move to community moderation could mean for misinformation
Analysis - Meta has announced it will discontinue its third-party fact-checking programmes, but what will that mean?
Is it okay to ask someone about their disability?
When meeting someone with a visible disability for the first time, people often ask about what happened - but is that okay? Journalist and wheelchair user Olivia Shivas is heading a new magazine… Audio
Meta ends diversity, equity and inclusion programmes
The company is the latest to pull back from such practices in the wake of pressure from conservative critics and customers.
Cybernetic Techverse: Tech news overlooked in 2024
The Rise of Bluesky and other Implications of using A.I. - two big tech stories that we missed some detail on from 2024. Audio
US 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory gunman killed by police
A man notorious for shooting up a pizzeria where here believed prominant Democrats including Hillary Clinton were running a child sex ring has been shot and killed during a police traffic stop.
Nefarious activity may be behind Treaty submission woes - expert
Experts say an unprecedented flood of feedback may have been caused by a cyber attack. Audio
Further questions about Treaty Principles Bill submissions
Tech experts say the huge number of submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill earlier this week may have been the result of nefarious online behaviour. The numbers set a new record and some tech… Audio
'Disappointing': 13-hour internet outage leaves businesses fuming
A 13-hour outage forced many shops to close or switch to cash-only transactions for a day.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9th January
On today's episode, descendants of the original Treaty translators speak out against it the treaty principles bill, a least two people have died in Californian wildfires, Meta is getting rid of its… Audio
Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
Meta is abandoning the use of independent fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram, replacing them with X-style "community notes" Chief Executive, Mark Zuckerberg says it is a matter of promoting free… Audio
MPs consider extending submissions for Treaty Principles Bill
Tech experts say website problems preventing people from submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill may come down to cost-cutting measures. MPs will consider allowing late submissions - though bigger… Audio
What Five Eyes governments might tell other countries about their citizens
They already work together on broad issues, but may even share details of their citizens' criminal offending.
