Technology

Even if you worry about using your smartphone too much, the idea of simply unplugging or ditching it altogether just isn't an option for most of us. So how can we strike the right balance between our… Audio

Last year we looked into the problem of loot boxes and whether they could be introducing children to gambling. We check back in with Dr Aaron Drummond who has been keeping an eye on the development of… Audio

Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at the concept of ownership in the digital world, as Microsoft closes its e-book store. Audio

Instagram bullies are soon going to be asked to consider what they're saying before they post. The social media platform's announced it's rolling out two new features to tackle cyberbullying. Our… Audio

When is something you buy not really something you own? When it's an e-book. Microsoft is closing its ebooks store later this month and when it does all the books you've bought will cease to work… Audio

The Provinical Growth Fund has awarded $15 million in funding to a Taupo company which extracts minerals from geothermal water. This so-called 'green mining' will see the valuable mineral - silica -… Audio

As droughts, floods, storms and unseasonal temperatures affect the global food supply, what will humans eat in the future?  Audio

Jeff Hughes was in need of a job when came up with the idea to train up the next generation of YouTubers by running camps and courses. He founded Level Up and it's been so successful the franchise is… Audio

How to manage screen time is a delicate topic in many households: like how much is too much? Are some screen-based activities better than others? And how can parents make sure they stick to the rules… Audio

Part of central Auckland has been closed off to traffic after a 40kg panel fell off a building yesterday, causing traffic chaos. Reporter Jordan Bond is at the scene with the latest on the situation.

There are growing safety concerns after a building inspection showed more potentially deadly panels are coming loose from a problem-plagued apartment building in Auckland's CBD. It's also emerged… Video, Audio

Most of us take our phones everywhere. Often they're part of our work, a tool as important as a pen. But some organisation are looking at banning phones to boost productivity.  Audio

Technology correspondent Mark Pesce looks at three things that happened over 12 days that pretty much changed everything about cryptocurrencies: Facebook's Libra announcement, The Financial Activities… Audio