Data centres are not a new phenomenon, but hyperscale AI data centres? Well, that's a whole other conversation.

There are currently no AI hyperscale data centres in New Zealand, but that looks to change with plans already approved to build one in the South Island. Not everyone's happy about it, including the Greens who have called for one-year moratorium on consenting new AI data centres.

Today on The Front Page, University of Auckland AI expert Dr Kerry McInerney joins Chelsea to discuss how big data became such a big deal. 

Host: Chelsea Daniels 
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin 
Executive Producer: Jane Yee

Data centres are not a new phenomenon, but hyperscale AI data centres?&nbsp;Well, that's a whole other conversation.
There are currently no AI hyperscale data centres in New Zealand, but that looks to change with plans already approved to build one in the South Island. Not everyone's happy about it, including the Greens who have called for one-year moratorium on consenting new AI data centres.
Today on The Front Page, University of Auckland AI expert Dr Kerry McInerney joins Chelsea to discuss how big data became such a big deal.&nbsp;
Host: Chelsea Daniels&nbsp; Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Executive Producer: Jane Yee

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

It turns out size does matter. The AI data centre debate hits NZ

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It’s do or die for the Warriors as they head into this weekend’s sudden death match against the Newcastle Knights with a spot in the preliminary final against the Penrith Panthers on the line.  

Last weekend the Warriors seemed in control against the Dolphins before three late tries saw the visitors take the win, denying the Wahs a direct path through to the next round.  
 
Now they have to do it the hard way, and while they may have the hometown advantage, you’d be hard pressed to say they have the homeground advantage.  

Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by NZ Herald sports reporters Nathan Limm and Christopher Reive to look at what went wrong last weekend and what needs to happen at Eden Park on Sunday to keep our grand final dreams alive. 

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Editor/Producer: Richard Martin

It&rsquo;s do or die for the Warriors as they head into this weekend&rsquo;s sudden death match against the Newcastle Knights with a spot in the preliminary final against the Penrith Panthers on the line.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Last weekend the Warriors seemed in control against the Dolphins before three late tries saw the visitors take the win, denying the Wahs a direct path through to the next round. &nbsp; &nbsp; Now they have to do it the hard way, and while they may have the hometown advantage, you&rsquo;d be hard pressed to say they have the homeground advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, we&rsquo;re joined by NZ Herald sports reporters Nathan Limm and Christopher Reive to look at what went wrong last weekend and what needs to happen at Eden Park on Sunday to keep our grand final dreams alive.&nbsp;
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Host/Producer: Jane Yee Editor/Producer: Richard Martin

Why it’s championship or bust for the Warriors

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Should we put the brakes on AI? 

Well, the bosses of some of the world's largest AI companies say we should. 

Sam Altman and Elon Musk have both backed head of Anthropic Dario Amodei after he came out and said we need to slow the pace of AI development.

He's warned that AI could become capable of "taking over the entire internet" within a year. 

So if the people developing this tech are worried about where we're heading, should the rest of us be worried too? 

Today on The Front Page, University of Auckland professor and director of Huanui – The AI Initiative, Dr Alexander Richter is with us to discuss whether we're moving too fast, and what would actually happen if we slowed things down.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Should we put the brakes on AI?&nbsp;
Well, the bosses of some of the world's largest AI companies say we should.&nbsp;
Sam Altman and Elon Musk have both backed head of Anthropic Dario Amodei after he came out and said we need to slow the pace of AI development.
He's warned that AI could become capable of "taking over the entire internet" within a year.&nbsp;
So if the people developing this tech are worried about where we're heading, should the rest of us be worried too?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, University of Auckland professor and director of Huanui &ndash; The AI Initiative, Dr Alexander Richter is with us to discuss whether we're moving too fast, and what would actually happen if we slowed things down.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Is an AI slowdown our next nuclear-free moment?

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National and Labour have both unveiled new plans to shake up the supermarket sector.  
 
National wants to investigate splitting Foodstuffs into two competing nationwide groups, while Labour is promising to make price gouging illegal – not just for supermarkets, but a range of essential goods and services.  

Both parties say they want to bring down the cost of living, but they’re taking very different approaches to the supermarket sector, while the minor parties have their own – not dissimilar ideas -  about how to shake up the market.  

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford is with us to unpack the new supermarket policies and what they tell us about how the election campaign is taking shape.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

National and Labour have both unveiled new plans to shake up the supermarket sector. &nbsp; &nbsp; National wants to investigate splitting Foodstuffs into two competing nationwide groups, while Labour is promising to make price gouging illegal &ndash; not just for supermarkets, but a range of essential goods and services.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Both parties say they want to bring down the cost of living, but they&rsquo;re taking very different approaches to the supermarket sector, while the minor parties have their own &ndash; not dissimilar ideas -&nbsp; about how to shake up the market.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford is with us to unpack the new supermarket policies and what they tell us about how the election campaign is taking shape.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

How political parties plan to take on New Zealand’s supermarket giants

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It turns out size does matter. The AI data centre debate hits NZ

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