Technology
50 things that made the modern economy
What do mutual funds, the gramophone, birth control and barbed wire have in common? They are all innovations that have had a huge impact on the economy. Audio
Why some clothes get smellier than others
Otago University scientists have been looking into why some clothes get much smellier than others. Audio
What Kiwis asked Google during the debate
Online search interest in Jacinda Ardern was almost one third higher than Bill English during last night's debate.
Living with Robots
University of Auckland's Professor of Connectivity, Darl Kolb, on what life will be like for humans as robots have an increasing presence in our lives. Darl Kolb's main research interest has been in… Audio
US astronaut Peggy Whitson's sets new NASA record
US astronaut Peggy Whitson broke NASA's record on the weekend, clocking up a record length of time in space. Historian Robert Pearlman says it's just the latest in a huge string of achievements… Audio
NZ electricity firms switch up tech efforts
Solar panels, batteries and peer-to-peer trading are quickly changing what's on offer for customers.
Electricity companies try to head off threatening technologies
Fearful of becoming a 'sunset industry,' electricity companies are scrambling to come up with ways to adopt cutting new edge technology themselves, with solar power and renewable energy trial projects… Audio
Why can't Soundcloud make any money?
Ten years in, Soundcloud can't seem to turn a profit. Journalist Ryan Mac breaks down what went wrong. Audio
Sensor tech targets conservation, emergency services
An Auckland company is about to start trials of drones that can not only track rare birds but tell if they're running about, flying or mating.
Which computer games have the most educational value?
With an expanded digital curriculum for Year 1 to 10 students already in the works, online games and other digital resources will increasingly be used as teaching aids in the classroom. Which have the… Audio, Gallery
Jon Carroll: 'Kids are less interested in traditional toys'
Colorado company Sphero is leading the way in next-generation toys. They've produced a scaled-down version of the Star Wars characters BB-8 and R2-D2 and an educational robot called SPRK. Video, Audio
InSight - Queenstown's tech weekend
This weekend the popular tourist town looks inward, investigating how it can become more liveable and how it can prepare for the future. Specialist speakers will discuss technology, science and ideas… Audio
Midday Markets for 1 September 2017
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Small business urged to spend more time online with customers
Small businesses are being urged to make the time to catch-up with rapid advances in technology, as online trading threatens to leave many behind. Audio
The power of prefab
It's predicted that by 2030 New Zealand will need 100,000 new homes - 70,000 of them in Auckland - to meet the demand for housing. Audio
New technology commentator Robbie Allan
Sexism in tech, and what's in store for Uber's new CEO? Plus kids and technology. Audio
Protecting personal data, the 8 questions that matter most
We're all being mined for our data, but it's not always clear how it's being collected and used. In order to fix this the Data Futures Partnership, an independent Government appointed group, has come… Audio
Ultra-fast broadband extended to 190 small towns
An extension to the ultrafast broadband rollout will connect to another 190 small towns over the next five years.
Are iGen kids unprepared for adulthood?
Four out of five New Zealand teenagers now have a smartphone, but this super-connected generation is less happy and more isolated than those who've gone before, according to a new book. Audio
