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How Litmaps is using AI to accelerate scientific discovery
A new Business of Tech episode is available now.

World's first human bladder transplant successfully performed in US
Surgeons in Los Angeles performed the first human bladder transplant on May 4.

Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab
Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.

On The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the way
We sound out some New Zealanders who have taken AI by the scruff of the neck.

Spark confirms outsourcing deal, reveals number of NZ jobs lost
The restructure comes on top of a contract to outsource roles to Infosys.

NZ fishing rod pioneer returns with innovative tech for new venture
Lanza Rods are handcrafted, using solid carbon fibre for strength and lightness.

Spark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partner
Restructure comes on top of contract to outsource roles to Infosys.

Do you want a skinny smartphone with worse battery life?
Samsung's new Galaxy S25 Edge is 5.8 millimeters thick, compared to the S25's 7.2.

WNT Ventures launches fourth fund, targets deep tech growth
Deep tech, discipline and the future of early stage investing in New Zealand.

'Bold and courageous': PM sets priorities for new science council
The Prime Minister's new chief science adviser is Dr John Roche from MPI.

'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapper
The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.

NZ fogcaster start-up signs deal with British Airways subsidiary
A Kiwi inks a new deal as she aims to cut hassles fog inflicts on passengers and pilots.

Workplace of the future: How humans and digital colleagues will work together
Businesses face a new reality, says Microsoft boss.

‘A sense of invisibility’: Business leader survey finds lack of Government leadership
Crown inaction, talent and cyber-security pain points in Tuanz Digital Priorities report.

Fashion: The next frontier for clean tech as textile waste mounts
Fashion emits 8% to 10% of greenhouse gases yearly, more than aviation.

On The Up: Duo turning harakeke waste into carbon-fibre alternative
Ben and William started the project while at university, turning into a global opportunity

Watch: Robots race humans in world's first half-marathon
Enthusiastic onlookers cheered, saying 'it was quite a breathtaking experience'.

‘The building is a living being’: Māori cultural essence in spa design
Sculptures and patterns at the spa reflect deep Ngāti Whakaue heritage.

'Tariff wars miss the point': Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray criticises US tariff plan
Zuru has factories in China, which is in line for a US tariff of 104%.

Scientists claimed they brought back Game of Thrones beast from extinction. But did they?
Colossal claims to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf using ancient DNA.

NZ’s high school robot stars struggle to make world champs after funding denied
The previous backers have pulled out.