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Fear and anger dominate our world. Are we being manipulated for profit?
Dictators, populists and online trolls can be blamed for the turmoil our world is in - but that's not the whole story, experts say.
Grace Millane: New film The Lie explores shocking case
The 2018 murder of 21-year old British backpacker Grace Millane gripped the country. A powerful new film The Lie explores how the shocking case highlights disturbing attitudes about violence towards… Audio
Push for govt screen rebate to fund Shortland Street
The makers of New Zealand's long-running TV drama want the government to extend its cash-back scheme for local productions. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident film critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review some top picks for weekend viewing, including Origin (2023) in cinemas now, Constellation (2024) streaming on AppleTV+, and… Audio
Mike McRoberts to end career as news presenter
McRoberts has spent the last 23 years of his career with Newshub, and says its the right time to pursue new opportunities.
Iranian media plays down impact of strikes
Let's get more on the developing story in the Middle East now. The US says Israel has carried out a strike on Iran. Audio
Shortland street wants govt help to keep afloat
In the face of an unwanted scene change, the makers of Shortland Street want the government to help out financially by extending its cash back scheme for local productions. The future of Aotearoa's… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom talks to Jesse about the romantic drama Challengers and horror caper Abigail. Audio
Online education start-up NextWork raises $2.3m in funding
Start-up NextWork wants to upskill the growing number of displaced non-tech workers as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
Police target LabHost platform users in global operation
Police have sized devices they believe were used as part of a cybercrime operation, which targeted thousands of people across the world.
New locally made dating app launched
For a lot of people these days, being single means being on a dating app. Now there's a new local one helping people find a good match. It was launched yesterday and it's founder Emily Heazlewood… Audio
Tech: Where does software fit in the right to repair movement?
Technology commentator Alex Sims joins Kathryn to discuss the issue of the right to repair, which also covers the right to use and maintain goods. As more of what we use comes to rely on software to… Audio
AI skills linked to higher salary, productivity, new jobs - report
Generative AI could dramatically boost overall productivity with workers in line for much bigger salaries, a global tech giant says.
Community leader Dave Letele interviewed by Guyon Espiner
Speaking to the new interview show 30 With Guyon Espiner, Letele talked about his own experience growing up around gangs and how he turned his life around to now help others with his Buttabean… Audio
Students head to Dallas for world robotics championships
A group of students from Aotearoa will next week be heading to the United States for the world robotics championships. Video, Audio
How AI can help you be funnier
University of Sydney researchers have developed an AI application using cartoons from The New Yorker to help people be funnier. Dr Anusha Withana joins Nights to explain. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - Stuff's bold TV play
Midweek Mediawatch - Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Emile Donovan about Stuff leaping into uncharted waters by taking on Newshub at 6. Also: TVNZ going 'beyond broadcasting,' NZ Post and… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
Colin Peacock joins Nights to debrief another big week in the media. Audio
AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts
Māori AI and data ethicist Karaitiana Taiuru believes there are other Māori who have been affected but have not yet come forward.
Podcast Critic: Alex Barnes
Today Alex Barnes talks to Jesse about Island Roots Auckland Ways and To the Best of our Knowledge. Audio