Navigation for Sections
Media & Technology
The Panel with Aimie Hines and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and David Downs discuss the prospect of Meta pulling ads in light of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill and tourists threatening… Audio
Experts cautiously optimistic about govt interest in AI
Experts are cautiously optimistic about the government's interest in expanding artifical intelligence use in the education and health sectors. However, they're calling for a deliberate and… Audio
Judith Collins wants govt to expand use of AI
Collins said AI could be used as tutors for children or to assess mammogram results. Her 'digitising government' portfolio includes responsibility for AI policy, said it could lead to more equitable… Audio
Bookmarks with Matt Heath
This week we talk to fellow broacaster Matt Heath for Bookmarks. Matt's career spans over two decades, and his first book A Life Less Punishing has already sold out it's print run not just once, but… Audio
Podcast Critic: Evie Ashton
Today Evie talks to Jesse about Tortoise productions and some gardening podcasts she's been enjoying. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 July 2024
On today's episode, the Wairoa community is getting another $500,000 in government funding to help it recover from last week's devastating flooding. The Government has announced new standardised… Audio
Employees reminded to take care with private work messages
Employees have been reminded to take care of what they write in private work emails or texts, after two Ministry of Justice workers landed in hot water for making derogatory comments about an academic… Audio
Use of AI for tutoring has benefits, but also pose challenges
An education expert says the potential use of artificial intelligence for tutoring has benefits, but will also pose challenges for developing students' critical thinking and social skills. The… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 3rd July
On today's episode, Labour is pleased that the government is now supporting the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The Communications and Media Minister admits Australia has faced challenges in trying… Audio
Ario's remote-parking scooters make world debut in Auckland
Ride-share scooters have been a familiar sight on New Zealand's city streets for the past six years - but what about one that can "scoot" to repark itself? Audio
Government pushes plan for tech giants to pay for news
The government will pursue a plan to get global internet giants such as Google and Meta to pay for news, even if that means Facebook would ban news from its platform. The Fair Digital News Bargaining… Audio
More on the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
The Government's flipped from opposing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which started under Labour, to now supporting it - saying on balance, it's worth doing. The Fair Digital News Bargaining… Audio
Meta challenges government over Digital News Bargaining Bill
The company that owns Facebook - Meta - says the government misunderstands how its platform works. The Government has flipped from opposing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which started under… Audio
Govt pushes for expanded AI use in health and education
Cabinet Minister Judith Collins wants the government to expand the use of AI, starting with the health and education sectors where it could be used to assess mammogram results and provide AI tutors… Audio
Media trust calls for tax on online giants to fund news
The Better Public Media trust says online giants' turnover should be taxed and ringfenced to fund news. The Government's flipped from opposing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which started… Audio
26 Aaron Smale | The Terrible Legacy of Lake Alice
A surprise phone call from a sister Aaron Smale never knew existed led to an investigation into state abuse. His questions would ultimately result in an award-winning exposé of the heinous goings-on… Audio
ACT likely the stand alone against online news bill
Opposition parties are all voicing in-principle support for the law, which would force tech giants to pay for local news content. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why are mobile video game adverts so annoying?
You know the ones: a poorly-designed human avatar waving at you to save their house from burning down, or a mesmerising barrel-shooting game that inevitably leads to someone being squashed by a giant… Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Peter Field and Niki Bezzant discuss a Christchurch street art initiative that has received funding, some say too much, and a small community radio… Audio
Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill revived
Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the government committing to press ahead with a crucial piece of legislation that could throw a lifeline to local… Audio