A game changer for aerial firefighting is being developed by a New Zealand company.

Artificial intelligence developed by aviation tech company SkyBase would allow pilots to guide the plane from the ground to tackle dangerous bush fires.

SkyBase CEO Michael Read says it would enable planes to fly at night and in poor visibility.

Michael Read also says it unlocks possibilities to fly at times and in places that wouldn't be possible if a pilot was on board.

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A game changer for aerial firefighting is being developed by a New Zealand company.
Artificial intelligence developed by aviation tech company SkyBase would allow pilots to guide the plane from the ground to tackle dangerous bush fires.
SkyBase CEO Michael Read says it would enable planes to fly at night and in poor visibility.
Michael Read also says it unlocks possibilities to fly at times and in places that wouldn't be possible if a pilot was on board.
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Michael Read: SkyBase CEO on new AI technology allowing pilots to fight fires remotely

Frankie McNair is an up-and-coming Australian comedian who won best comedy award at Melbourne Fringe 2018 and best newcomer and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022. 

Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, ‘An Intimate Evening with Tabitha Booth’ is coming to Q Theatre – starting tomorrow evening – and runs until July 6th. 

She plays ‘medicated lounge singer’, Tabitha Booth in an intimate evening of unhinged comedy.

McNair joined Tim Beveridge on Newstalk ZB’s Holiday Breakfast.

“I won one of the biggest awards in Melbourne and I started panicking – thinking, I don’t know how to follow this up!”

McNair describes her 50s, Munroe era character: “I do go for that Trans-Atlantic, old-school Hollywood accent.”

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Frankie McNair is an up-and-coming Australian comedian who won best comedy award at Melbourne Fringe 2018 and best newcomer and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022.  
Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, ‘An Intimate Evening with Tabitha Booth’ is coming to Q Theatre – starting tomorrow evening – and runs until July 6th.  
She plays ‘medicated lounge singer’, Tabitha Booth in an intimate evening of unhinged comedy. 
McNair joined Tim Beveridge on Newstalk ZB’s Holiday Breakfast. 
“I won one of the biggest awards in Melbourne and I started panicking – thinking, I don’t know how to follow this up!” 
McNair describes her 50s, Munroe era character: “I do go for that Trans-Atlantic, old-school Hollywood accent.” 
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Frankie McNair: Australian Comedian on her upcoming Q Theatre show

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The fifth annual dolphin and whale count is taking place nation-wide this weekend. 

The count contributes both a snapshot at the same time every year, and information about the marine mammals close to shore across time.

Whale and Dolphin Count Organiser, Christine Rose, told Tim Beveridge “We encourage people to go to the coastline and stare out to sea for a couple hours and report what you see.”

Rose said “It’s a celebration of the marine life we share our world with.” 

She said “We want people to be aware of the whales and dolphins that are in New Zealand – at this time of year humpbacks and Southern right whales are migrating from Antarctica to the tropics.”

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The fifth annual dolphin and whale count is taking place nation-wide this weekend.  
The count contributes both a snapshot at the same time every year, and information about the marine mammals close to shore across time. 
Whale and Dolphin Count Organiser, Christine Rose, told Tim Beveridge “We encourage people to go to the coastline and stare out to sea for a couple hours and report what you see.” 
Rose said “It’s a celebration of the marine life we share our world with.”  
She said “We want people to be aware of the whales and dolphins that are in New Zealand – at this time of year humpbacks and Southern right whales are migrating from Antarctica to the tropics.” 
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Christine Rose: Whale and Dolphin Count Organiser on fifth annual nationwide count this weekend

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Te Anau-born Swiss-Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has qualified for the ladies singles at Wimbledon.

Sun is placed 123rd in world rankings - she eased past Filipino, Alexandra Eala, in the third round of qualifying.

We’ll find out who she'll face when the draw is made overnight.

Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist, Dean McLachlan, told Tim Beveridge “It’ll be her second Grand Slam appearance after playing at the Aussie Open earlier this year.”

McLachlan said “She’s just switched allegiance from Switzerland to New Zealand.”

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Te Anau-born Swiss-Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has qualified for the ladies singles at Wimbledon. 
Sun is placed 123rd in world rankings - she eased past Filipino, Alexandra Eala, in the third round of qualifying. 
We’ll find out who she'll face when the draw is made overnight. 
Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist, Dean McLachlan, told Tim Beveridge “It’ll be her second Grand Slam appearance after playing at the Aussie Open earlier this year.” 
McLachlan said “She’s just switched allegiance from Switzerland to New Zealand.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

Dean McLachlan: Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist on Lulu Sun's qualification for Wimbledon

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Michael Read: SkyBase CEO on new AI technology allowing pilots to fight fires remotely

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