Technology
Centre to showcase Māori astronomy opens on Tekapō lakefront
South Island iwi Ngāi Tahu has opened the world's largest dark sky reserve, Rehua, which includes an indoor multimedia experience showcasing Māori astronomy.
'Google's contempt for NZ law is unacceptable'
Justice Minister Andrew Little is considering what to do about what he describes as Google's contempt for New Zealand law. Video
Are robotic fruit pickers the way of the future?
The Government says developing new technology like robotic fruit pickers is the future of work and will help shift the focus from volume to value for those in the agricultural sector. Audio
Govt calls for agritech partnerships
The government is planning a transformation of the agritech sector, shifting its focus from volume to value.
Mat Jury: Hands changing lives
Today's expert, Mat Jury broke both his wrists a decade ago, prompting a career change as a prosthetist, making prosthetic hands. Audio
Huawei concessions: Trump's move may force GCSB 'to revisit' risk to NZ
A New Zealand technology commentator says Donald Trump's latest Huawei concessions are effectively a "get out of jail free" card for the Chinese company.
Rocket Lab launches satellites into orbit
Rocket lab has successfully launched a rocket from the Mahia Peninsula, sending seven satellites into space.
Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return
The US Federal Aviation Administration has identified a new risk that Boeing must address on its 737 Max before the grounded jet can return to service, the agency said today.
Watch: 'Huawei technology is superior' - outgoing Spark boss Moutter
The outgoing chief executive of Spark has one departing wish - for the government spy agency to reconsider its ban on Chinese technology company Huawei. Video
NZ fintech risks getting left behind without strategy
The financial technology industry fears the country risks getting left behind in the development and adoption of new services and systems. Audio
Why did Sky drop the 'puck' and Uber's Jump on e-scooters
Technology commentator Peter Griffin looks at why Sky's new boss Martin Stewart cancelled an Android-powered 'puck' that would've delivered Sky's channels over the internet instead of satellite dish… Audio
Facebook to give data on hate speech suspects to French courts
In a world first, Facebook has agreed to hand over the identification data of French users suspected of hate speech on its platform to judges.
Facebook to give French hate speech suspects' info to courts
In a world first, Facebook has agreed to hand over the identification data of French users suspected of hate speech on its platform to judges. Lisa Bernhard reports. Video, Audio
Porn in schools: 300,000 searches blocked in four weeks
The Ministry of Education says in a one-month period 300,000 searches for pornographic material were blocked on school networks. Audio
Mobile ban in schools: It's the 'right thing to do'
Mobile phones will be banned in state primary and secondary schools during school hours in the Australian state of Victoria, in a policy designed to stop cyberbullying. Audio
What will Auckland's future workforce look like?
Construction jobs in Auckland city are set to grow by 70 per cent, or around 56,000, over the next decade. That's finding of new research commissioned by Auckland Council's economic development arm… Audio
GPS improvement: Funding will allow pinpoint accuracy
The government has announced it will fund more advanced satellite technology, which will make GPS accurate to within one metre, down from the current 10 metres.
Apple recalling MacBook Pro laptops
The US tech giant is recalling a limited number of 15-inch MacBook Pro units sold between 2015 and 2017 that contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk.
The future of currency: Do we still need banks?
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at what Facebook's proposing with its Libra payment system and how it varies from Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. Audio
Scale of US 'attack' surprises Huawei CEO
Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said the impact of a US ban was more severe than expected and warned that revenue would dip to around $US100 billion this year and the next.
