Technology
Connection and Chaos
The internet allowed connection to continue during lockdown, but for at least one young person, it also proved to be a steppingstone to a new career. Audio
Auckland port's controversial automation system paused after another crash
The handbrake's gone on Ports of Auckland's controversial automated system for unloading freight containers because of safety concerns.
On Thursday a giant robotic straddle carrier that moves the… Video, Audio
Improvements needed at MIQ facilities
An independent review of the country's MIQ facilities has identified how the system can work better as the pandemic rages on. The 66-page report - commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation… Audio
Data company brings "intelligent eye" to managing herd health
A Dunedin data company has brought high-tech analytics to the dairy farm in an effort to help farmers detect lameness in cows. Powered by artificial intelligence software, Iris Data Science's cameras… Audio
First crew blasts off to new China space station
Three astronauts successfully take off for China's longest ever spaceflight mission.
Robots at Field Days
At this year's Field Days the Prototype category of the Innovation Awards has three rather striking robots in it from the University of Waikato's mechanatronics lab! Audio, Gallery
Understanding Generation Alpha: Kids born between 2010 and 2024
There are the Builders, the Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. But what about the youngest kids today - and the ones that are yet to be born over the next few years? Mark McCrindle is a social… Audio
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt looks Autonomous Weapon Systems and why the government is currently seeking feedback from the tech sector to help develop policy on it. Sarah will also look at the… Audio
Rocket Lab to send spacecraft to Mars in 2024
New Zealand's Rocket Lab has won a contract that may send two of its Photon spacecraft on a mission to Mars in 2024.
The firm is to design the craft for NASA's Escape and Plasma Acceleration and… Audio
Nasa contract sees Rocket Lab aiming at Mars study
The New Zealand-US company has won a contract that may send two of its Photon spacecraft on a mission to Mars in 2024.
ID scans sought after violence at pubs: 'Punched, kicked, threatened'
A rise in violence and racial abuse has led a Northland publican to photograph punters and scan their IDs, or they won't be allowed a pint.
Growth in online investing highlights cyber security risks
A digital revolution is transforming the investment scene, but throwing up issues of security.
The McElroy Brothers: Godfathers of podcasting
Three brothers from West Virginia are the Godfathers of the podcasting world. The McElroy brothers started with a comedy advice podcast, answering questions like: Can you shower with a parakeet? … Audio
The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response
Cybercrime is on the rise but, in the wake of the Waikato District Health Board ransomware attack, Anusha Bradley finds New Zealand's response to it is fragmented and victims rarely get justice.
Police tight-lipped on tools used to scan social media activity
Police have been using or trialing at least three tools to search social media activity during investigations, but won't say what ones.
International space agreement takes off
New Zealand has become the latest signatory to an international space agreement, but has made clear its particular concern is about ensuring the sustainability of space mining. The Artemis Accords are… Audio
National: EV scheme 'takes from the poor to give to the rich'
The government is being accused by National of acting like a "reverse Robin Hood" with its latest electric vehicle rebate scheme. Audio
Dealing with cyber criminals: Some NZ businesses 'feel they have no choice but to pay'
In its first interview since being hit by a ransomware attack a year ago, Fisher and Paykel Appliances warns other businesses it's a case of "when, not if" they will be targeted.
Internal Affairs' intelligence and investigation system panned
The Department of Internal Affairs has given up on running a single investigation and intelligence system after years of trying to set one up.
Fifty years since the birth of the barcode
In 1971, leaders from the biggest names in commerce put their differences aside and came together to transform the global economy by introducing the barcode.Dr Peter Stevens joins the show to look… Audio
