Technology news
Electric & hybrid car news
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
Science news
Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake cools to record level; what that means for eruption chances
Volcano's crater lake registers coldest temperature in seven decades of monitoring.
New projections: How is the climate likely to change where you live?
New projections out to 2090 indicate NZ could grow warmer and drier than earlier forecast.
Scientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packaging
A new study details chemicals finding their way into human bodies from contact with food.
AI news
Want to trade like Warren Buffett? New chatbot mimics minds of the greats
Wall Street's 'Intelligent Livermore ETF' will create new riches for investors.
BlackRock and Microsoft plan US$30b fund to invest in AI infrastructure
FT: Nvidia and MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power grids.
ASB parent CBA could replace thousands of call centre staff with AI
AI comes knocking for helpdesk jobs.
Tech Insider: NZ's starvation rations GovGPT, Beam’s pain is your $299 gain
'It looks like you're trying to make a chatbot. Can I help you with that?'
Opening digital front door: Technology Minister supports expansion of Ukraine-inspired AI tool across government
The tool has been developed for businesses but could be expanded across the Government.
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Opening digital front door: Technology Minister supports expansion of Ukraine-inspired AI tool across government
The tool has been developed for businesses but could be expanded across the Government.
Auckland crypto firm's collapse: Authorities hunt for missing CEO
Where in the world is Stephen Macaskill?
Watch: Vessev’s hydrofoiling e-boat takes to the water, attracts US backer
Auckland startup had a funding close-call, backer reveals.
Apple’s launch: iPhone 16, Kiwi accent AI, AirPods that double as hearing aids
Apple launches new iPods, iPhones and other products.
‘Chrono-working’ tipped to be NZ’s next big employment craze
But are bosses suffering Next Big Thing fatigue?
One NZ predicament: Starlink ‘celltower in the sky’ slips
One NZ and Optus are forced to pull back on earlier promises as rivals target Musk's firm.
Webb telescope detects what looks like a giant question mark in space
'The cosmos itself teases us with a cosmic question mark.'
Half-price deals on EVs as policy changes, recession creates surplus stock
The industry's pain is your gain with the first electric car under $30,000.
Vandalism causes widespread internet outage in Auckland
The outage affected about 3000 customers in Auckland suburbs.
Disinformation-fighting group Tohatoha disbands after losing funding
The group lost support from its main financial backer.