Drones
Drones for pest control
Aotearoa is a country plagued by pests, but conservationists are hoping advances in drone technology could turn the tables. Producer William Ray looks at how drones are being trialled in controlling… Video, Audio
Droning on about flying pizza - again
This week the prospect of pizza by drone from store-to-door hit the headlines again - seven years years after a similar PR fly-by prompted stories insisting this was just around the corner for needy… Audio
Easing the way for farmers in difficult times at Field Days
Country Life is among drones, driverless tractors, nude sheep and comfy rocking chairs at the Central Districts Field Days, seeing what products are on offer to make the work of hard-pressed farmers… Audio
CAA oversimplifying drone rules - aviation experts
An aviation expert says the Civil Aviation Authority has been oversimplifying the rules around drone safely in its advertising - and it's fuelling a public backlash against drone operators. Dr Isaac… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services talks to Wallace about drones and their rise in popularity and incidents in the civilian world as well as their use in warfare. Audio
Tokoroa Youtuber with global aviation audience
Retired electrical engineer Bruce Simpson has two YouTube channels with more than 440,000 subscribers. His videos featuring remote controlled aircraft and drones filmed at the Tokoroa airfield have a… Video, Audio
Drones to be used to deliver medical supplies on the West Coast
The West Coast District Health Board has partnered with Melbourne-based company Swoop Aero to introduce New Zealand's first drone-delivery service for medical supplies. Swoop Aero CEO Eric Peck talks… Audio
The Kiwi photographer on Ukraine's frontline
New Zealand photojournalist Amos Chapple has just returned from a stint on the frontlines of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Chapple, who is now back at his Prague base, reflects on his time on the… Audio, Gallery
Police drone data risks ending up on servers Chinese government can access - reports
Police drones are at risk of the data they gather ending up in cloud servers the Chinese government can access, but this can be managed, and the benefits outweigh the risks.
Great white shark stomachs reveal surprising diet secrets
The findings of the first-ever detailed study of the diets of great white sharks is out, and it shows that the stereotypical notion of the apex predator's dorsal fin sitting above the surface as it… Audio
Michael Portillo's Great Australian Railway Journeys
Accompanied by his distinctively colourful wardrobe, former UK cabinet minister turned TV presenter Michael Portillo travelled almost 15,000km around 'The Lucky Country' by train for his latest… Audio
Shaped by the wind
The 20-metre long wind tunnel at the University of Auckland is used to test the aerodynamics of objects as varied as Olympic cyclists and buildings, as well as drones, ancient building designs & tiny… Audio
Mike Hagen: Search continues for Canadian teen murder suspects
The manhunt for two Canadian teens suspected of killing three people in cold blood continues after the accused took authorities 2,000 miles across Canada's rural north. Globe & Mail reporter Mike… Audio
Facial recognition: crime tool or breach of privacy?
Technology commentator Paul Matthews looks at the ethical dilemma that's come with the development of facial recognition technology - where is it useful and how accurate is it? He'll also talk to… 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
Super Hercules among $20b Defence spending plan
The government will spend more than $1 billion on new aircraft, a decision Defence Minister Ron Mark says is driven by climate change and a responsibility to help our Pacific neighbours. Video, Audio
Barking drones used on farms instead of sheep dogs
Drones that bark like dogs are being used on farms as farmers increasingly look to drone technology to help them with their work. Video, Audio, Gallery
Growing concerns for missing Auckland man
Hundreds of family and friends of Denver Chance have taken to the streets of Auckland and further to search for the missing 43-year-old businessman. Police say they have growing concerns something… Video, Audio
New tech trialled ahead of 1080 drop
A Taranaki conservation group is trialling the use of drones, battery-powered self-priming traps and infrared cameras ahead of a 1080 drop in Egmont National Park. Audio
Flying kākāpō sperm
In a world-first for kākāpō conservation, a drone (nicknamed the 'spermcopter') has flown kākāpō sperm across Whenua Hou / Codfish Island - the Kākāpō Files was there for episode 10. Audio