AI Daily Podcast Episode Description AI Daily Podcast: Innovations in Artificial Intelligence Technology In a recent episode of the AI Daily Podcast, we delve into the hotly debated Data (Use and Access) Bill discussed in the UK Parliament and its potential repercussions for AI innovation. This episode focuses on whether AI companies should obtain …

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how injured football fans who were at the Liverpool FC victory parade when a car drove into the crowd have been sharing their stories after being discharged from hospital and how a voiceover artist has been shocked to discover a version of her voice is being used on Scottish trains…

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Referee abuse is once again rearing its ugly head. However, the threats now appear to be escalating. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Education Minister, Erica Stanford, said the Selwyn district in Canterbury is getting a new 12 classroom primary school, 52 new classrooms at other existing schools as well as the government land-banking a site for a future primary. It's part of $161 million of spending on schools in the wider region. Timothy Brown was at Lincoln Primary School for…

Ryan Satterthwaite suffered a catastrophic head injury and died on Monday after playing a version of the game where competitors plough into each other at full speed with no protective gear. At an official Run-it Championship trials event in Auckland at the weekend two competitors were knocked unconscious. There's a $200,000 cash prize for the winne…

A high school has banned Run It Straight tackle games on its grounds, denouncing them as nothing more than violence. Gisborne Boys' High School told its 820 students about the ban on Monday, just hours before the life support was turned off for 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite, who died from a head injury suffered in a game in Palmerston North at the…

The Education Ministry has appointed a Kings Counsel to hunt the source of a series of leaks to RNZ. The ministry wrote to RNZ to share an internal message announcing the investigation by Michael Heron KC. It also invited RNZ to meet with Mr Heron - an invitation we've refused. This happened just hours after we revealed that a Public Service Commis…

The government has released the findings of independent rapid review of Sport New Zealand. The report, released by the minister for Sport and Recreation Mark Mitchell, has recommended potential changes to institutional and governance arrangements. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.…

The Privacy Commission has put out new filming and photography advice for organisations in a bid to protect children and young people. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster spoke to Lisa Owen.

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about how North Korea has had some strong words about Donald Trump's plans for a golden dome missile shield, how the new Pope seems to be turning his attention to China and Hong Kong zoo welcoming some new baby pandas.

A Former All Black is warning people off the Run It Straight game, where competitors smash into each other at full speed, after a teenager died playing a version of the social media driven trend at the weekend. 19 year old Ryan Satterthwaite died in Palmerston North hospital after suffering a catastrophic head injury. Meanwhile at an official Run-I…

There are just two industries that can not be sued for causing you harm. Big Pharma with Vaccines and the Wireless Cell Phone Companies. Why is this? In 2021 The FCC was ordered to update their data on the health effects of Cell towers. No One has held them accountable, even though there are over 18,000 studies that show cell towers and phones caus…

AI Daily Podcast: Innovations in AI Technology AI Daily Podcast: Innovations in AI Technology In the latest episode of the AI Daily Podcast, we delve into groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence technology from both industry giants and emerging players. Leading the spotlight is Apple, as the tech giant gears up to make AI a central th…

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about how severe flooding has been causing death and destruction for communities on the New South Wales east coast and how a push is on to include the sport of trail running in the 2032 Olympic Games being held in Brisbane.

A cable car race is underway in Queenstown, as two different companies unveil their schemes to connect the town by high-wire. Whoosh and Southern Infrastructure Ltd have revealed blueprints of their proposed urban transport networks, at the Electrify conference in Queenstown this week. But are these sky high fantasies, or firmly on track? Otago Sou…

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The Wellington Phoenix's inability to retain successful players is in the spotlight again. All Whites striker Kosta Barbarouses is the latest player to turn his back on the A-League club saying he wants to get game time elsewhere ahead of next year's Football World cup. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.…

A teenager is dead after being critically injured while playing a version of a full contact collision game being promoted on social media. 19 year old Ryan Satterthwaite suffered a serious head injury after playing the tackle game with friends in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon. He was taken to hospital by friends but he died there on Monday. …

Gloriavale leaders have refused to deliver a personal apology to a former member for abuse at the Christian community, despite publicly offering to say sorry to victims who ask for one. Leavers say that's exposed their pledge as a PR stunt, as Jean Edwards reports.

The Prime Minister, Police Commissioner and Police Minister have all been forced to hose down concerns over an internal police memo directing officers not to investigate crimes under a certain value. The nationwide internal directive, made public by RNZ, set the cut off for petrol drive off at $150, $500 for shoplifting and $1000 for fraud, includi…

A warning to Otago students after a group of would be flatmates were expected to keep paying for a house of horrors they never even moved into. The three students have been awarded more than $4000 in damages and compensation following a Tenancy Tribunal hearing. Otago student Zoe Eckhoff spoke to Lisa Owen.…

Staff at an Auckland mental health facility are rallying to save what they say is a vital service for people who would otherwise fall through the cracks. Health New Zealand has put forward a proposal to close Segar House, a publicly funded intensive programme for people with long-standing or chronic mental health problems. The proposal said not eno…

"We expect our police to tackle crime everywhere," that said by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as he and the Police Commissioner moved to reassure the public about a new police directive that's sparked confusion and concern. The directive told officers not to investigate allegations of shoplifting below $500. While petrol drive offs below $150 an…

It's been a fairytale season, but Moana Pasifika were given a stark reality check at the weekend. Hammered 85-7 by the Chiefs in Hamilton, Moana head to the capital for this weekend's match up - still with their fate in their own hands. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Could New Zealand's next big export be alcohol free wine laced with the natural stress relieving ingredient catnip for pets? Kiwi company Muttley's Estate is already making a range of vintages with the garden herb that is known to help the mood of cats and calm anxiety in dogs. It's now looking to the lucrative American market where it said there i…

The Kremlin is trying to downplay Donald Trump's criticisms of Vladimir Putin after Russia carried out a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine. The US President said Mr Putin has "gone absolutely CRAZY!" - but Russia is attributing this to Mr Trump suffering an "emotional overload." US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.…

In the face of rising coffee prices top chef Al Brown is urging people to park the snobbery and make the switch to the more filter coffee rather barista made espresso. Brown reckons filter has come a long way, since the bad old days. The cost of coffee beans hit a record high of $14 a kg earlier this year. Al Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.…

AI Daily Podcast: Exploring Innovation in AI Technology Welcome to the AI Daily Podcast, where we bring you the latest news and insights on innovations in artificial intelligence technology. In this episode, we dive into the contrasting applications of AI within the retail and automotive sectors. We start with a look at Target's integration of AI t…

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how a plan for NHS staff to restrain patients experiencing a mental health crisis is being labelled as 'dangerous' and how UK scientists are hoping to learn more about a group of dolphins living off the coast of Wales. She also spoke about how the famous Gloucestershire cheese roll…

Two French friends, a garden full of 50,000 snails and a dream. A foodie duo in Queenstown are bringing molluscs to the mountains, with the launch of the region's very first commercial snail farm. It's called "Otago Escargots" and the pair plan to start supplying top-end Queenstown restaurants with fresh, locally raised snails, in about a year's ti…

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New Zealand's Olympic champion Hamish Kerr won the men's high jump at the latest Diamond League event in Morocco this morning - but he's still seeking improvement. Sports Reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

Empty shop fronts and for lease signs are a call to action for consumers to buy local. That is the message from the Parnell Business Association, nestled in one of Auckland's oldest shopping precincts, with a mix of eateries and boutique shops. In a recent opinion piece, the general manager of the Parnell Business Association said that online platf…

The government may be keen to move on from the pay equity overhaul and the uproar it caused - But a cross-party group of former MPs is not letting it go quietly. Dame Marilyn Waring is leading the group which will hold its own unofficial 'people's select committee' process. The former National MP said women have become collateral damage in pursuit …

Retail New Zealand wants an urgent meeting with the police minister over concerns retail crimes under a certain value may not not be investigated. Checkpoint has seen a police directive to staff that said they will no longer be investigating allegations of shoplifting below $500, petrol drive-offs below $150, and online frauds below $1000 regardles…

A controversial and apparently unregulated backyard fight contest, had at least one gang member smashing it out for a $50,000 dollar prize. Social media posts show the event promoted by a well known MMA fighter Dan "Hangman" Hooker took place in someone's Auckland backyard. It was billed as 32 fighters going head to head in one minute scraps to be …

Nelson residents were taken by surprise on Monday morning when flash flooding hit the town, with the deluge blocking roads and water flooding into shops. The downpour saw around 40 millimetres of rain fall since midnight, with almost 20 millimetres falling between nine and eleven o'clock. One of the badly hit areas was the suburb of Toi Toi.…

Two district councils in the Lower North Island are banding together against down graded plans for an expressway through their districts. More than a decade since it was originally proposed - a revised design for the Otaki to North of Levin expressway has seen on-ramps and overbridges removed and interchanges replaced by roundabouts. Council and co…

The Formula One circuit made a stop at the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, while Indycars had their biggest race of the year at Indianapolis. Liam Lawson picked up his first Formula One points of the season, while Kiwis struggled in the Indianapolis 500 with one of them not even making the start line. Sports reporter Barry Guy spoke to Lisa Owen.…

The proposal is for a craft beer and pizza joint in a building on Burma road, that had been home to a licenced cafe but has since closed. The people behind "station kitchen" also operate several other venues and have applied for a liquor licence for onsite and takeaways too. But the Onslow Residents Community Association or ORCA, has lodged a last …

One person was flown to hospital in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash closed State Highway 1 just south of Taihape. Authorities say three people suffered injuries in the crash. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about how the lack of humanitarian aid continues to be a major issue for Palestinians in Gaza - and how there are questions about the group that the US is proposing to take over distribution. He also spoke about diplomatic talks getting underway between the European Union and Arab foreign min…

A new comer to the fuel market is disrupting prices at the pump - but how long can the lower prices last? U-Go, Z's no frills self service station is offering 91 unleaded at $2.23 a litre, when the average is about $2.51. In one Auckland suburb, it led to an opposition gas station dropping the price as low as $2.12. The AA's Principal Policy Adviso…

AI Daily Podcast AI Daily Podcast Welcome to the AI Daily Podcast, your go-to source for the latest news and groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence technology. Stay ahead of the curve as we unravel the stories that are shaping our AI-driven future. In today's episode, we dive into a groundbreaking move within the AI sector. OpenAI ha…

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK signing a deal to hand control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the Bank HSBC telling it's UK staff they have to work from home less and how the water quality at two of London's summer swimming spots isn't looking so flash.…

The Finance Minister has taken the government's new Investment Boost scheme on the road, telling businesses the government will give them a tax incentive to invest in assets. There appears to be cross-party support for the scheme - a rare example in a Budget that's had the opposition crying foul on almost everything else. Labour's promising to reve…

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Michael Mayne has been confirmed as the Football Ferns' new head coach becoming their first New Zealand-born coach in more than 20 years. Mayne has been the interim coach since last year and has signed on to the permanent role through to the 2027 Women's World Cup. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.…

More than 90-truck loads of humanitarian aid have made it into Gaza, after an almost three month blockade by Israel. The aid, including flour, baby food and medical equipment, has been taken to warehouses for distribution. The BBC reports some bakeries been able to make bread again. But aid agencies say it's nowhere near enough. On average 500 supp…