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What to expect from House of the Dragon season two
The new series presents a number of challenging situations, with the characters facing grief and revenge in the aftermath of earlier events.
What we're watching: Chicken Nugget
What might happen if you were turned into a chicken nugget? In a new Korean series, it's a wacky and surreal comic ride that's weird enough to be almost great. Nik Dirga takes a look at an underrated… Video
Media cop flak for airing data misuse allegations
Mediawatch - Why has the media copped criticism for reporting a story where details were important and answers hard to get?
Media cop flak for airing data misuse allegations
Everyone seemed to agree the allegations of census information misused for political purposes were serious - serious enough for the PM to launch an independent inquiry on top of official… Video
Popular podcast contradicts assumptions about attention spans
A journalist kicked out of his local café kicked off hot debate in the media this week, and Gen Z copped criticism in the middle of all that - and not for the first time. But the appetite for a…
Half of hospitals' critical IT hardware out of date, government warned
The tech in hospitals throughout the country is "fragile and fragmented", with 1000 devices over a decade old.
How blurry lines between fact and fiction led to a lawsuit for Netflix
The leap from real life to the screen can be messy and content creators can find themselves in hot water in pursuit of 'real-life' storytelling.
Alex Jones' personal assets to be sold to pay Sandy Hook families
A judge has ordered the liquidation of Alex Jones′ personal assets as the media figure owes $US1.5 billion for false claims the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Dr Jo Cribb: how to thrive in the new world of work
With the exponential growth of AI-based technology many people are left wondering if their jobs will exist in the not-too-distant future. Audio
Why do we love Coffee News?
With over 30 different community editions, from Whangarei to Invercargill, Coffee News is a mainstay in cafes and eateries the country over. Audio
Film Review with Sam Hollis
RNZ producer and film critic Sam Hollis reviews Eileen, a psychological thriller with a Kiwi connection, and Hit Man, the latest from Richard Linklater. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 June 2024
On today's episode, the Minister of Education on an $89 million investment in specialist schools; our reporter gave an update from Otorohanga on the search for Tom Phillips; Brewers and Hospitality… Audio
Kiwi stuntman talks thrills and spills
You may not recognise him, but you'll certainly recognise his skill. Mark Harris is a stuntman and stunt coordinator with almost 40 years of experience in his industry. His credits include titles like… Audio
Study suggests Starlink satellites could make holes in ozone
A new study suggests Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could make a hole in the ozone worse. When satellites fall back towards earth, burning up in the atmosphere, they release aluminium oxide… Audio
Massey warned about online exam system for a year
With students panicked and distressed, a petition has been launched to ditch the system altogether.
Massey students fed up with system overseeing online exams
Some students are fed up with Massey University's system for overseeing online exams. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Oranga Tamariki began tech overhaul before it was ready
Oranga Tamariki began a multi-million-dollar overhaul of vital information systems when it was not ready, documents show.
Massey turns off cheat monitoring system amidst exam debacle
The university is apologising for the stress caused by the failure of its online exam system. Audio
Why Bridgerton season three is split into two parts
Netflix's two-part release strategy aims to build anticipation and keep shows in the cultural zeitgeist for longer. And it's worked for Bridgerton. Video
Our Changing World - Pest control drones
On Our Changing World this week - the new drone technologies with the potential to revolutionise pest control in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Producer William Ray speaks to scientists, hunters, and… Audio