Technology
Virtual simulation brings space to life in new exhibition
An international flight exhibition opening in Auckland tomorrow will use the latest technologies to simulate space travel and teach people about aerodynamics.
The future of Augmented Reality
Augmented reality has the potential to change the way people live and work - but there are significant challenges to overcome before the technology is used in everyday life. Computer scientist… Audio
Major flight exhibition opens at MOTAT
An international flight exhibition by aerospace giant Boeing is opening for the first time in New Zealand this weekend. Named Above and Beyond, the exhibition has been travelling the world since 2015… Audio
Experiencing the Digital Divide
Tech commentator, Sarah Putt, has details of a study into what it is like to live without broadband. She also details on the amazing growth of Uber Eats - could it outstrip Uber? And a fight is… Audio
Mum shocked by $7000 internet bill
A single mum has been slugged with a $7000 internet bill from Vodafone after apparently exceeding her monthly broadband cap. Video, Audio
Is digital reading changing how our brains work?
Lynn talks with neuroscientist Dr Maryanne Wolf, director of the center for dyslexia, diverse learners and social justice, at UCLA whose research looks at how the brain takes on knowledge. She says… Audio
Artificial blue light exposure may risk your health - new research
Blue light emitted from your phone at night could be keeping you up and preventing your body's ability to heal itself.
Lime determined to scoot into Wellington
California-based company Lime has rolled out hundreds of e-scooters on to the streets of Auckland and Christchurch, and now has its sights set on the capital. People use an app and pay by the minute… Audio
Digital blue light harmful beyond sleep disruption - report
A new report from the Royal Society Te Aparangi suggests the effects of blue light from digital screens and LED lights are more widespread than just sleep disruption. Guy Warman is an Associate… Audio
Pilots call for drone user registration
Pilots want the laws around drone use beefed up to force users to register their aircrafts. They say compulsory registration would make flying safer as the number of near miss incidents between… Audio
Old music made new
The Beatles White Album has been remixed with new technology. Over the years many great albums have been remastered and released, making the musicians a lot of money. Audio
Rocket Lab sends first commercial rocket into space
It's the launch of a new era in the space industry. Rocket Lab has sent its first commercial rocket into space. The rocket, dubbed "It's Business Time", successfully took off from the Mahia Peninsula… Audio
Airways seeing more drones near runways
Air Traffic controllers are warning drones flying in controlled airspaces is a growing problem and it could be catastrophic if one hits a plane. The controlled airpace around Wellington was closed for… Audio
Rocket Lab launches commercial rocket
Six satellites onboard a rocket launched from the Mahia Peninsula have all been successfully deployed into orbit.
Reducing our carbon footprint
Transport is responsible for a huge chunk of New Zealand's overall greenhouse gas emissions. If we change the way we do things, we could reduce that carbon footprint by up to 90 percent by 2050. Audio
Ridesharing Battle Royale
Tech commentator, Robbie Allan discusses the rideshare revolution. This week a young law student started a female only ridesharing company DriveHer in New Zealand, just as Indian giant Ola enters the… Audio
Virtual pregnancy, loot boxes and dark web among research granted funding
Cutting edge cyber and electronic technology is leading the way in this year's Marsden Fund announcements.
New supercomputers to research effects of climate change
Three new supercomputers capable of processing more than 2000 trillion calculations per second will enable scientists to carry out more research into the effects of climate change.
E-scooters not as dangerous as reported, council told
Christchurch City councillors have come out in defence of the Lime e-scooters, saying safety concerns are nothing but a beat up.
Scary scooter stories come fast and furious
New forms of environmentally-friendly two-wheeled transport have arrived in our three biggest cities - on a trial-only basis. How did media react to the shock of the new? Audio
