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Attitudes to what counts as a family have changed over the years, and now we know families can take many shapes and forms. This week we look at the makeup of the modern whānau. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details 

In the 1970s New Zealand authorities started cracking down on so-called overstayers from the Pacific Islands, leading to increasing hostility towards the Polynesian community. The Polynesian Panther Party was formed as a way to protect their community and stand up for their right ... Show More

In Māori culture tapu and noa are two very important protocols or tikanga, which can guide people's behavior. We look at how they can help everyone to stay safe and healthy.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details 

Robotaxis: in. EVs: Out? The Verge's Andy Hawkins joins the show to talk about the goings-on in the transportation industry, including the reasons car makers are slowing down on EV production (but not giving up entirely) and why suddenly everyone's back in on robotaxis. Then, The ... Show More

It's been just over 2 years since our lives changed forever and we still can't believe it. Today, Kat and Latisha reflect on just how far they've come.Vote For Our Podcast Here x: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ... Show More

If you’re anything like Will and Mango, you remember playing with Transformers as a kid. Or maybe you still enjoy transforming bots, in which case you should know the correct verb is “converting.” On today’s episode, we take a closer look at this ubiquitous toy with a surprising ... Show More

<p>"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vedantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectiv ... Show More

How far will companies infringe on their worker's privacy for the sake of efficiency? Now, and in the very near future, companies will take corporate surveillance to a whole new level. What I discuss in this podcast goes well beyond reading your emails or monitoring your chats on ... Show More

<p>“AI is already demonstrating deceptive, self-preserving behaviors that we thought only existed in science-fiction movies,” says technology ethicist Tristan Harris. Following his talk at TED2025, Harris is in conversation with Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, to explore an “a ... Show More