Technology
High-tech disco ball satellite launched from rocket
Rocket Lab hopes a newly launched satellite will be the brightest object in the night sky. Audio
Spark customers lose broadband connections
Spark customers in Wanaka, Queenstown, Arrowtown and Cromwell have have lost broadband connections after a line was cut.
Pocket money, smartphones and teen romance
We're talking kids on The Panel today. The panelists weigh in on a handful of the latest news in child-rearing and teen-controlling. Audio
The life and times of wastewater
A passport of a man seeking asylum is just one of the valuable items that have made their way to Mangere's wastewater treatment plant. The water that carries it there is itself an undervalued… Video, Audio
World running out of computing power
The world is rapidly "running out of computing capacity", the head of tech giant Microsoft has warned.
Checkout-less supermarkets
Amazon has opened a supermarket in Seattle with no checkouts. Customers scan an app on their phones as they walk in and shop as they like. Audio
Gamers battle nausea as VR takes off
Virtual Reality is gaining traction in New Zealand's gaming community, but some are finding the out-of-body experience can be stomach-churning. Video
Virtual reality proving a hit on Wellington's Courtenay Place
Virtual reality is gaining traction in New Zealand's gaming community, but for those with a weak stomach it can be a disconcerting experience. Audio
To infinity and beyond
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is now up in space after finally lifting off from Mahia Peninsula. It's the first time a satellite has been launched into orbit from New Zealand but it wasn't without it's… Audio
The case for rammed earth houses
Although rammed earth construction involves a bit of labour, houses made with the age-old technique are good at moderating humidity and can stand for hundreds of years, says the director of an… Audio, Gallery
Survey sheds light on NZers' internet use
More people in Porirua used the internet last month in than any other part of the country, while Dunedin had the fastest average speed.
Rocket launch 'marks new era of access to space'
Rocket Lab has successfully launched its second flight as well as launching three mini-satellites into a low Earth orbit. Video
Gang-violence game a "comical time-waster" - makers
A new gang-violence game is being described as a "comical time-waster" by its makers, but others don't think it's so funny.
High tech hearing aids
Hearing devices have for years been an expensive and somewhat unfashionable necessity for those with hearing troubles, but as the tech improves, hearables are becoming a cool functional accessory.
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Rocket Lab second test called off for today
Rocket Lab's attempt at its second test flight has been called off for the day after it was earlier stopped one minute before take-off due to a rogue ship entering the launch area.
Vodafone loses customer's emails
A Vodafone customer says he has lost weeks' worth of emails because of a failure in the company's system.
Swipe right for conspiracy
What do you do when when you're looking for love but but most people don't share your views on the world and society?
Up This Way's Shaun D Wilson spoke to truther Jenny and writer Florence Wilkinson… Audio
Why Dexter Guff is smarter than you
On Wednesday 24 January, RNZ National will be airing the first episode of Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can Be Too).
The comedy series has a very droll, completely deadpan format… Video, Audio
Bits+Bytes: changes to Facebook and YouTube & the future of smart speakers
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Alphabet (Google) tightens up YouTube advertising rules; the future of smart speakers; Simon and Peter test out wireless home audio systems; and why has Facebook changed its algorithm? Audio
Australian swimmers saved by drone in 'world-first rescue'
An Auckland lifeguard says the world-first use of a drone to save swimmers struggling in heavy surf in Australia is remarkable. Audio
