Technology
Keeping our health records safe from hackers
A recent global cyber attack that crippled the United Kingdom's national health service has shown Kiwis' health information is vulnerable and must be protected. Kathryn Ryan talks to Microsoft's… Audio
From near bankruptcy to start-up magnet
The Israeli city of Tel Aviv has gone from near bankruptcy in the early 2000s, to a magnet for technology start-ups. Kathryn Ryan meets Hila Oren, the chief executive of the Tel Aviv Foundation and… Audio
Saved by drone - the way of the future?
Drones could soon save people from drowning at Auckland's treacherous West Coast beaches. Video, Audio
The Science of... Sweat
Simon Morton and Alison Ballance present a three-part series exploring the science of sweat, virtual reality and Vitamin C. This week, the function of a much-maligned bodily fluid that plays a vital… Audio, Gallery
Detecting skin cancer through smart phone apps... Do they work?
A New Zealand-made mobile app has joined the fight against skin cancer to provide remote consultations with local skin specialists, and to encourage people to get suspicious skin lesions checked… Audio
New technology with Sarah Putt
Sarah Putt talks to Lynn Freeman about the possibility of Amazon coming to NZ, the Game of Thrones hacking and Bitcoin's value soaring. Audio
Horowhenua chief executive would intercept emails again 'in a heartbeat'
Horowhenua District Council's chief executive says he would intercept emails again in a heartbeat, to protect his staff from abuse. RNZ's Michael Cropp reports. Audio
Google fires diversity memo author
A Google employee who wrote a controversial memo about workplace diversity has been fired.
Tech glitch caused NZ rocket's launch failure - report
A review of the failed maiden flight of a New Zealand-built rocket shows a computer glitch and not a fault with the rocket forced the test to be aborted.
CSI Gracefield: using forensics to catch poachers
Scientists have helped convict seven people and a Bay of Plenty fishing company, for illegally selling nearly 700 kg of paua over a 13 month period. Dr Karyne Rogers, a Senior Scientist with GNS… Audio, Gallery
All Blacks' bugging court case continues in Sydney
Day two of the hearing against an All Blacks security guard will begin in Sydney on Tuesday. ABC reporter, Jen Browning, spoke to our producer, Edward O'Driscoll, about the proceedings. Audio
China forces home dozens of suspected fraudsters from Fiji
The mass deportation of more than more than 70 suspected online fraudsters from Fiji to China is being called a violation of Fiji's jurisdiction and sovereignty by human rights advocates. RNZ… Audio
Guy Frederick - Postcards to Antarctica
Photo-journalist Guy Frederick had an unusual request make of scientists and staff at Scott Base; if you could write a postcard to Antarctica, what would you say? Their thoughts are included in an… Audio
An embryonic heart defect was fixed with gene editing – so what now?
A genetic heart disorder has been fixed using gene editing in human embryos. We assess how this week's big science story could impact New Zealand. Audio
A rough ride for UBER in Asia
The ridesharing app UBER is struggling to make much of an impact in Asia; QR codes spur a cashless revolution in China; and why the field of asteroid mining is so attractive for investors today. Audio
A headset to measure earthquake damage
Building inspectors can assess earthquake-affected buildings quickly and safely thanks to a new augmented reality headset. Audio
New building technology: threat or opportunity?
Prefabricated skyscrapers and brick-laying robots will change the face of building and the New Zealand industry isn't keeping up, its leaders have been told. Video, Audio
FBI arrests 'WannaCry' accidental hero
A researcher credited with disabling a global cyber attack has been arrested on unrelated charges of conspiring to advertise and sell malicious software.
Is new technology a threat to the building industry?
Will new technology overwhelm our building industry or be its saviour? Industry leaders are being warned about the future, Tom Furley reports. Audio
