Today, we're tackling a global problem that costs the retail industry a whopping $150 billion in stolen goods - retail crime. We're stepping into the world of Phil Thomson, co-founder of New Zealand-based company Auror, whose pioneering work in technology and artificial intelligence is making significant headway in combatting this epidemic. Their innovative solutions have put an estimated equivalent of 500 extra police on the streets, recovering millions in stolen goods.

Technology is at the forefront of crime prevention, and Auror's collaboration with police forces globally and their use of data-driven systems like license plate recognition is creating safer communities.

Join me in this fascinating look into the world of retail crime, and celebrate the innovative Kiwi solutions that are making a real difference not just in New Zealand, but around the globe.

Chapters:

5:46 - Slam Dunc

9:28 - Phil Thompson

44:20 - Letters To The Editor