Technology
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
If Big Brother’s surveillance cameras never sleep, can we ever be private?
What does privacy mean in a world where our entire public lives may be subject to security cameras, face recogntion software and Big Brother's algorithms? Andrew Chen investigates. Audio
E-scooter safety concerns: 'Post Reports'
Seen by some as a viable, cheap and fun urban transport solution, Lime electric scooters got taken off the streets of Auckland and Dunedin last week over safety concerns. We share an e-scooter… Audio
'David Tennant Does A Podcast with...Olivia Colman'
He's probably best known for playing Doctor Who, or for his role as a dishevelled detective in Broadchurch...now the Scottish actor David Tennant's got his own podcast too! His first guest is his… Audio
Lime decision could lead to more e-scooters on Auckland's streets
Lime e-scooters could be back on Auckland's streets tomorrow, after the council lifted its suspension over a software defect. Audio
DOC’s chats with Thompson & Clark reveal anti-1080 surveillance
Pages and pages of secret chat room conversations between DOC and Thompson & Clark have been released to Checkpoint, revealing how anti-1080 activists were being monitored. Lisa Owen reports. Video, Audio
Lime e-scooters to return to Auckland streets
Auckland Council has given Lime the green light to return its e-scooters to the city's streets, with a few conditions. The council's chief operating officer Dean Kimpton runs through the conditions… Video, Audio
Tackling food waste through technology
Abi Ramanan is the co-founder and CEO of food technology company ImpactVision - which has developed software using hyperspectral imaging to give food producers, retailers and consumers real-time… Audio
Birkenhead college criticised for requiring "spyware"
Auckland's Birkenhead college has been criticised by civil liberties advocates for requiring parents to install what it calls "spyware" on their children's devices. The college has advised parents… Audio
Auckland council to meet with Lime for please explain
An Auckland councillor rates Lime's performance 3 out of 10 so far but says he'll still vote to keep them on Auckland streets. Chris Darby says he's received a confidential report on Lime and… Video, Audio
Lime to add 300 more e-scooters to Christchurch footpaths
Lime has won a big victory today in Christchurch, with the city council agreeing to boost scooter numbers from 700 to 1000. This comes not long after the scooters were removed from Dunedin and… Video, Audio
Technology with Mark Pesce
Futurist, writer, educator and broadcaster, Mark Pesce on the Elon Musk-funded Open AI and the danger of the infinite fake news machine. Also, what happens when our chips can't get any smaller? Audio
Ultrasonic pest control
Ultrasonic pest control issues a high-pitched sound that's meant to deter birds and pests.Not only are there unknown health consequences for children, there are civil liberties worries as these… Audio
Unanimous backing for $100m spend on Wellington Town Hall
Wellington city councillors have voted unanimously to commit more than $100 million to fixing the city's town hall.
5G networks key at global mobile conference
Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins us live from Barcelona where he's attending the Mobile World Congress. 5G security and high price tag "hero" phones are dominating the discussion. Audio
Auckland Council found out about Lime defects through media
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says Lime should have told the council as soon as it knew there was a brake fault with its e-scooters. But it didn't - it was media reports that first alerted the council to… Video, Audio
Lime scooter ban leaves Auckland feeling empty
Lime scooters have been pulled from the streets of Auckland and Dunedin - our panellists weigh in on whether they'll be missed in the short-term. Audio
A low footprint life in the NZ bush
Howard and Yvonne Collins live up a 6 kilometre bush track in the Tararuas. They live entirely off grid, generating their own power with mini hydros and solar. Audio, Gallery
Higher labour costs hit Freightways' first-half revenue
The courier and data management company has posted a modest lift in its first-half profit as it copes with higher labour costs and reduced mail volumes.
