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
Seven things to add or subtract for happiness, according to science
Let’s take a look at the science.
'They're not dumb': New research on why some of us believe conspiracy theories
What turns Kiwis toward conspiracy theorising? A new study reveals surprising insights.
How many snakes and exotic reptiles have entered New Zealand?
Live python at Auckland factory a very unusual specimen.
AI news
Microsoft acquires twice as many Nvidia AI chips as tech rivals
Financial Times: Race on as demand outstrips supply of Nvidia’s most advanced units.
Opinion: AI and digital replicas - NZ performers need protection against new tech
OPINION: Digital replicas could strike a fatal blow to professional performers.
Orion Health sold to Canadian AI company
Digital health marketer buys Auckland firm in 'game-changer'.
Microsoft global exec on Collins’ AI strategy, security turnaround
Tech giant recalibrated after two serious breaches.
The AI wars: How Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta are investing
Big tech giants are investing billions to achieve AGI.
Markets with Madison: AI models
The competition for the best AI application is increasing as Amazon dropped more models to compete with Microsoft, Google and Meta’s AI labs.
More Technology news
‘World-first’ hydrofoiling electric ferry joins Fullers fleet
100-passenger commuter version in the works.
SolarZero collapse: Can the industry survive?
PLUS: Simeon Brown floats rooftop solar reforms. Willis has more questions.
SolarZero collapse: Willis’ three questions, NZGIF takes dig at BlackRock
A fact-finding session has only thrown up more questions from ministers.
Wellington AI software firm in liquidation after ‘David and Goliath’ legal threat
30 staff lose jobs as larger US firm is accused of bullying.
Angry tradies want to rip SolarZero panels off roofs
First liquidators' report finds $40m owing, but also a ray of hope with buyer interest.
SolarZero collapse: Liquidators’ first report reveals more than $40 million owed
There are 700 creditors including staff.
Meta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50m fine is threatened, but not NZ
PLUS: Bayly nudges telcos, social media firms with new open letters.
SolarZero insider saw 'signs of trouble’; BlackRock breaks silence
A staff protest is understood to be planned for outside SolarZero’s Auckland office.
Rakon culls 22% of staff, moves production from NZ to India
The ongoing telco slump has resulted in the firm swinging to a loss.
$10m a year: The man poised to be the NZX's highest-paid CEO
Shareholders Association says incentive scheme hurdles "too low".