environment Why we’re lagging with wind power Farah Hancock takes a look at our lagging wind generation scene and finds its proponents remarkably relaxed. Jun 14 2019 Farah Hancock
Ideasroom How can we prepare our children for AI? The third of three debates on AI wades into the perilous business of predicting technology, asking what skills schools should be teaching to equip students for technological upheaval. Jun 14 2019 Victoria University Of Wellington
Ideasroom The robot that rocks the cradle The 2nd of three Victoria University of Wellington debates on AI looks at a relationship that will be pivotal for children’s schooling, Jun 13 2019 Victoria University Of Wellington
Ideasroom What would happen if the lights went out? Audience members are asked to imagine a world without electricity in the first of three Victoria University of Wellington debates about the opportunities and challenges of AI. Jun 12 2019 Victoria University Of Wellington
Ideasroom Social shopping on its way - are you ready? Product placement is as old as Hollywood, but it is Snapchat and Instagram, not the movies, that have now taken it to its next level. Jun 10 2019 Michael S. Daubs and Vincent Manzerolle
Ideasroom What Google hides from its users Victoria University of Wellington’s Cameron Lai explores the perils of reliance on Google, finding the search engine hides 20 percent of relevant information. Jun 07 2019 Cameron Lai
Ideasroom Women’s gamble in an old boys club Dr Jessica Lai argues against the belief women are innately different to men in a way that makes them less suitable for STEM. Jun 06 2019 Dr Jessica Lai
technology Watch: Vodafone likes 5G, is big on TV In part two of a three part video interview with Newsroom’s Bernard Hickey, Vodafone CEO Jason Paris discusses the advantages of 5G. Jun 05 2019 Bernard Hickey
Week in Review Watch: Vodafone’s new era with new owners In the first of a three part video interview with Newsroom’s Bernard Hickey, Vodafone CEO Jason Paris discusses his plans for the company under its new owners. Jun 04 2019 Bernard Hickey
Podcast: The Detail Gaming’s meteoric rise The Detail today looks at why the government and University of Canterbury have put millions of dollars into a gaming lab - and the incredible figures the industry produces. Jun 04 2019 Alex Ashton
Podcast: The Detail Why Huawei is under attack Chinese tech giant Huawei is at the centre of a technology cold war, and now consumers have been dragged into it. May 31 2019 Newsroom Staff
new auckland What Auckland needs now Auckland has a range of challenges and needs that are distinct from the rest of New Zealand. Here, we ask seven Beca experts and Auckland market leaders “What does Auckland need now to be successful in future?“ May 24 2019 Tim Murphy
Business What the heck is fintech? Turns out there’s an industry of aspiring ‘unicorns’ dedicated to easing the pain and suffering of dealing with money, taxes and banks. May 22 2019 Vanita Prasad
new auckland “I’m here to look to invest” Auckland hosts Los Angeles and Chinese mega-city Guangzhou for business and technology discussions, but the emphasis is on tangible investments not just photo-ops and Ted Talks. May 21 2019 Tim Murphy
Week in Review Are old, cheap drugs new treatments for cancer? What if treatments for cancer have been under our noses for decades, cost a few cents and have already been extensively tested for safety? May 20 2019 Farah Hancock
