Technology
Is twitterverse teaching harming our students?
Teacher Ben Robson heard our discussion with the Mind Lab last week and although he doesn't disagree with the use of technology in our schools, he does have some concerns and asks are we helping or… Audio
Professional video gaming: 'It's bigger than the NFL'
Local video gamers who are hoping to get public funding to help them compete internationally say New Zealand is getting left behind on the eSports scene.
New system to help snare bogus doctors
A new system being adopted today is expected to prevent fake doctors from practising in this country. Audio
Possibility of Olympic glory spurs video gamers
The prospect e-sports could be part of the Olympics in just seven years time has spurred video gamers to take the first steps to be formally recognised here. They've set up a federation in a bid to… Audio
Identities of colonial soldiers uncovered
Researchers have identified the names of 12,000 imperial soldiers who fought in the New Zealand Wars.
The art and science of composting toilets
Lisa Johnston is immersed in the science of permaculture, which includes composting toilets and she reckons they don't have to be smelly at all. Audio, Gallery
Social media giants reveal Russian connection
Facebook estimates 126 million people in the US may have seen one of 80,000 Russia-linked posts, while Twitter says Russia-linked automated accounts sent 1.4m tweets about the 2016 election.
Pike River robot plan may be scrapped ahead of manned re-entry
A project to send a robot into Pike River is likely to be scrapped as the new Government looks for ways to send in people instead. Video, Audio
Heathrow security files found on USB stick in street
Heathrow Airport says it has launched an internal investigation after a USB stick containing security information was reportedly found on the street.
Celebrating New Zealand's light bulb moments
Whether it's on land, up in the air, under water, in the clouds or even in outer space there are a jaw-dropping number of Kiwi innovations. Audio, Gallery
Questions raised over bitcoin idea in Vanuatu
Vanuatu passports are in question again after a plan was announced to allow the use of bitcoins in exchange for citizenship. Audio
The brain drain: how smartphones hijack our thoughts
Does staring at your phone for hours on end serve any practical purpose? Are smartphones hijacking our mind? Audio
Kiwi teens face peer pressure for 'nudes'
New research shows almost one in five Kiwi teenagers have been asked for nude or nearly nude pictures in the past year, but only four percent have shared pictures of themselves. Netsafe conducted the… Audio
Tech news: the Facebook feed furore
Apple buys a New Zealand company that's developed an efficient way to move power around without wires, Amazon works on a way to deliver when you're not home and Facebook experiments with the display… Audio
Amazon accessing your home
Amazon is introducing a new delivery system which will allow packages to be delivered directly into your home even if you are not there. Audio
Modern dating in musical form
What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on? Just imagine that, but a lot worse, and on stage in front of hundreds of people. Dating, in particular through the app Tinder, is the inspiration behind the… Audio
New technology with Mark Pesce
Futurist, writer and educator Mark Pesce looks at how internet-connected toys, also known as "smart toys" can be compromised by hackers looking for crucial information about your child. Also Google… Audio
Where do spacecraft go to die? Near NZ, actually
Have you ever wondered where spacecrafts go to die? To avoid hitting cities and towns spacecrafts are sent to what scientists call the Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility. Which is actually not too far… Audio
Autonomous ships on the horizon
Self-driving cars, driverless trucks, and airliners that fly on autopilot. They'll soon be commonplace. But how about crewless ships? New Zealand interest in the technology - which could allow ships… Audio
Editing Our Genes: Pest Control
Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Dr Andrea Byrom, Kevin Hackwell, and Jan Hania about using gene editing as a weapon against animals which are pests in New Zealand. Audio
