Technology
New technology - Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett discusses Russia's move to crack down on virtual private networks. Also, two conflicting takes on the power of online advertising; and the day the music died: the… Audio
Honolulu bans texting while crossing roads
Honolulu moves to legislate against crossing the street while looking at a mobile electronic device. Audio
Review: Xenia Pestova
Piano combined with birdsong produced through an app on the phones of the audience was the highlight of the Xenia Pestova’s concert in Wellington. Pianist Fiona McCabe reviews Xenia’s engaging… Audio
Creating sound with unusual technology
Using technology you necessarily wouldn’t associate with artistic or musical applications is what drives composer Clovis McEvoy. His creative thinking has seen Clovis awarded a Professional… Audio
Tech news: Amazon Down Under & more Facebook ads
Facebook tries to bolster its ad revenues to meet Wall Street's expectations.Also Amazon's CEO Jeff Bezos has just overtaken Bill Gates to become the world's richest person. It's all down to Amazon's… Audio
Beyond binary: storing data in DNA
The cloud may soon blow over, as scientists investigate storing information in the densest known storage medium in the universe – DNA. Luis Ceze has been exploring the possibilities. Audio, Gallery
Report shows Kiwis too trusting of public wi-fi
Are New Zealanders too relaxed when it comes to their security when using public wifi? Internet security company Norton thinks so. It's released a survey showing many people think their privacy is… Audio
Public wi-fi 'represent a security risk'
If you don't think twice about logging onto Facebook using your local Starbucks' wi-fi, you're not alone.
The future of robots is soft
Trevor the caterpillar and Julie the dragonfly are soft robots that can walk and flap using electricity that powers artificial muscles, without a printed circuit board in sight. Video, Audio
Nights' Culture - Electronic Music
Tonight's focus in on the idea of chill out zones or rooms, a trend that took off in the 90s as tempos in the clubs got higher, the music became more intense. Paul Berrington is with us to impart his… Audio
Queenstown aviation pioneer designs 'black box' for light aircraft
The aircraft look likely to be fitted with smaller versions of an airliner's black box in a boost for aviation safety.
New technology with Sarah Putt
Will Bitcoin split? Will the hyperloop get the green light? And is it the end of Microsoft Paint after 32 years? Audio
Nights' Overseas - Estonia
Sliver Tambur is looking at self driving cars, and opening the world's first data embassy in Luxembourg. Audio
RNZ's new app has you covered for news and programmes
At RNZ we love giving you great, new ways, to experience the best stories from New Zealand and the Pacific. So, today, we've started rolling out our new app.
Social media posts could help to contain flu outbreaks
The Ministry of Health's director of public health, Caroline McElnay, says it's currently working out how useful it is to collect data from people's social media. Audio
Virtual medical centre seen as model for the future
A virtual medical clinic that has begun operating in Patea could be the future model for rural health provision in New Zealand, according to the iwi behind the initiative.
Chamber Music brought to life with technology
New Zealand pianist Xenia Pestova is playing a collection of new music by mostly contemporary and female composers as part of her Chamber Music New Zealand tour. One of the works she has commissioned… Audio
Changing the Subject on TV Movies
We're in the middle of a new season of locally-made Sunday Theatres on TVNZ One - all, as they say, plucked from the nation's headlines. Why Does Love told the story of pop band the Dance Exponents… Audio
Young minds look to solve society's woes
Three speakers at the Festival for the Future are rising leaders Lisa King, Fatumata Bah and Yoseph Ayele and they all hail from overseas - Hong Kong, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia. With the election not… Audio
