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• Our Changing World: How researchers are using AI

  From the public service sector to businesses to individuals, AI's uptake across New Zealand has been rapid. And it's not just large language models. Claire Concannon meets researchers who are harnessing different kinds of artificial intelligence to boost aquaculture, prepare for a measles outbreak and assist in urban conservation. But alongside the benefits sit potential harms. How can we try to minimise them in our AI future?

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• What it's like to grow up autistic

  Growing up on the autism spectrum, Leland Vittert knew what it meant to be singled out. He was bullied by classmates, written off by teachers, even branded "weird" by a school principal. But his father never let his son be defined by autism and he never gave up on him. His dad understood a hard truth: the world wasn't going to adapt for his son, so his son would have to learn to adapt to the world. And he did. From war zones to the anchor desk, Vittert built a career in journalism that few could have imagined. Leland Vittert's new memoir is a thank you letter to his father and the tough love and unwavering belief that helped transform a boy the world underestimated into a man defined by resilience, gratitude, and purpose. His book is called Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism.

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• Easy Eats: Grain bowls with soy sauce eggs and carrot miso dressing

  These soy sauce eggs are a brilliant recipe to have on hand. They are food preppers dream. Once marinated, they and be stored in the fridge for a few days and are perfect for adding to salads and homemade ramen, topping avocado toast and just snacking on as they are!

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• Heading Off: Yellowstone National Park

  Time for our weekly travel segment. Heading Off. If you have a travel story to share with us, then please get in touch. 2101 or [email protected] Recent examples include listener Kevin who took a kayak trip down the Yukon River or David Lees motorbiking around the world. We've stopped closer to home too Louisa & Ama's guide to Mangere. Today we're joined by Australian writer Ash Jurberg, he's taking us to Yellowstone National Park.

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• Why vinyl records are having a comeback

  Vinyl sales are booming. They've more than tripled since 2016, far outselling CDs and other physical media, but of course digital is where most people get their music or indeed podcasts. In a new podcast for The Spinoff Duncan Greive & former music 101 host Charlotte Ryan explore what is making vinyl hot again. Duncan chats to Jesse.

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