Drone
Seed-dropping drone may be future of tree planting
A team hopes a drone dropping thousands of seeds over the Hūnua ranges could provide a boost to native reforestation efforts.
RNZ reporter Louise Ternouth and cameraman Nick Monro were there for its… Video, Audio
My Current Song: Haddon, 'Remember'
Haddon is a Hawke's Bay artist who has been creating music with international beat makers and producers. The 19-year-old is a prolific songwriter with over 150 songs already under his belt. He joins… Audio
Voice of the Kākāpō 5: Kākāpō sperm takes to the air
The tally of infertile eggs is climbing and the kākāpō team is using artificial insemination - and a drone - to try and counter the problem, in part 5 of Voice of the Kākāpō. Audio
Voice of the Kākāpō 5: Kākāpō sperm takes to the air
The tally of infertile eggs is climbing and the kākāpō team is using artificial insemination - and a drone - to try and counter the problem, in part 5 of Voice of the Kākāpō.
AudioOur Changing World for 19 September 2019
The largest wind tunnel in New Zealand is used to test everything from the effects of turbulence on drones to ancient building designs and tiny gas turbines. Audio
Govt considers broad range of drone regulations
Drone users might soon need a license to fly one and could be pinged by the police or have them seized if they break the law. Video, Audio
The New Buzz on Mustering
The King Country's John Gray has spent years working with sheep. Now he's combining his skills as a stockman, his trusty dogs and a drone to round up feral goats. Many landowners paying him to clear… Audio, Gallery
The New Buzz on Mustering
The King Country's John Gray has spent years working with sheep. Now he's combining his skills as a stockman, his trusty dogs and a drone to round up feral goats. Many landowners paying him to clear…
AudioDrone disrupts flights in Auckland
A drone around Auckland airport has caused disruptions to seven flights. Police are searching the area for the drone operator. Audio
Introducing: Strange Stains
Strange Stains introduce their track 'Subterranean Insides'. Audio
Drone pro says amateurs lack skills
Amid calls for tougher regulations on drones, an operator says a few clumsy amateurs are giving the entire industry a bad name. Audio
Minister rejects calls for tougher drone restrictions
The Transport Minister is dismissing calls for tougher drone regulations after a report that one nearly hit a commercial plane on Friday.
Drone use raises issue of privacy protection
The Privacy Commissioner says drone use and the protection of people's privacy is an emerging issue which New Zealand needs to address.
World first by graffiti drone
The world's first graffiti drone has vandalised one of New York's largest billboards. Audio
