Drones
Drones increasing problem for power companies
Power companies are asking people flying drones to keep well clear of power lines, after two struck powerlines in the space of a week. Audio
Unmanned helicopters now certified to fly in NZ
An unmanned helicopter for spraying crops has won the first approval given out under new aviation rules around using drones. Audio
Animals and drones
Mark Ditmer is a researcher at the University of Minnesota who's using heart rate monitors to study the reaction of black bears to drones. Audio
Opotiki District Council wants to welcome drones into the town
Opotiki is flying in the face of new civil aviation laws by allowing all drones and model aircraft to be flown in public. Audio
Want to fly a model plane? You may need a permit
If you're in the market for a remote controlled toy, beware - it might now be illegal to fly it in your local park. Audio
New drone regulations
If you or your children own a remote controlled plane or helicopter, beware - it might now be illegal to fly it at your local park. Audio
Tech: Apple Watch, drone laws and tiny transistors
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin on the imminent launch of the Apple Watch in New Zealand, bad news for drone owners with tighter regulations, and the tiny transistor that could mean the end of… Audio
Drone users face tougher regulations from next month
Anyone with a drone, from commercial operators to children with toy machines, will have to comply with new, tougher rules . Audio
New rules to police spying in the skies
After a long wait, rules are finally coming in around drones to boost safety and curb snooping, but at the same time opening up the chance to fly them at night. From next week, anyone with a drone… Audio
Courier firm tries out drone deliveries in Auckland
A courier company has carried out New Zealand's first delivery by drone, flying a package across Auckland in a quarter of the time it would have taken by road. Audio
Insurer tests drones in NZ
A global insurer's trial using drones to assess property damage in New Zealand, is helping it to roll out the technology to the rest of the world. Audio
Drones could increase our rural economic productivity
The Government is considering relaxing the rules on the use of drones, which a report says could result in a multi-million dollar boost to the farming, forestry and energy sectors. The Callaghan… Audio
Media law with Ursula Cheer
Ursula Cheers discusses the legal implications for media using drones for news gathering. Audio
Paris drone mystery deepens with more sightings
Drones have appeared over landmarks in central Paris for the second night running and police are no closer to knowing who is operating them. Audio
Mystery drones spotted over Paris
Drones have been seen flying over several sensitive landmarks in Paris in a night-time mystery that French police say is being taken seriously. Audio
Tech: Neon and drones
Peter Griffin on Sky's streaming video-on-demand service, Neon. Also, proposed laws governing drones in the US could rule out Amazon's new delivery service. Audio
Drone could've stopped spread of Flock Hill fire
A Canterbury University researcher says a drone could have helped to prevent the spread of the Flockton Hill fire. Audio
Air Line Pilots warn of drone use ahead of conference
Airline pilots are warning of the risks drones pose to the country's airspace. Audio
Tech: gigatown and new drone rules
Peter Griffin on the news that Dunedin's become NZ's first 'gigatown'. Also with more drones buzzing around our skies, the CAA is tightening up the rules governing how they operate in New Zealand. Audio
Civil Aviation Authority beefing up rules for drones
The Civil Aviation Authority is beefing up rules for drone use, but it says it still can't protect your privacy. Audio