Technology
Gangnam Style's Psy vows he's not a one hit wonder
Psy, who holds the record for the world's most watched YouTube video, says he can repeat the feat with his new album. Video, Audio
Rocket to blast off today at launch time
The international spaceflight community is watching New Zealand today as a local rocket company attempts its first test launch into orbit.
Vodafone bringing rugby to the small screen
Vodafone is bringing rugby coverage to your smartphone, in a new partnership with New Zealand Rugby. In the deal, the telco giant will offer replays and highlights from All Black's matches along with… Audio
Why we choose terrible passwords
Passwords (good ones) are said to be like underwear. Don't share them and change them regularly. But for many of us it seems 1234, qwerty, are our go to passwords. Megan Squire wants us all to rethink… Audio
Keeping up with tech savvy kids
The Mind Lab by Unitec, is about to kick off its second "Tech Toolbox" programme - a 10 week evening course for adults who want to stay ahead of the curve in the tech world. Over the course, they'll… Audio
Rent bidding apps heading for NZ
A new rental app which allows tenants to bid against each other for a property is to be launched in New Zealand. Rentberry describes itself as a "price negotiation platform uniting tenants and… Audio
Trump sounds different note in Saudi Arabia speech
Donald Trump has changed his tone in Saudi Arabia, pleading Muslim countries to drive out terrorists. He spoke to a group of young people about the use of social media. Audio
Tech news: Google's latest ideas and net neutrality
This week, Google's offerings from its annual I/O developer conference; the latest fallout from the WannaCry ransomware attack; and the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) votes 2:1 to overturn… Audio
A (working) dog's life
New Zealand is reputed to have more working dogs per capita than anywhere else in the world. So what's in a day's work? A groundbreaking study is using canine fit bits to find out. Audio, Gallery
Synthetic life – can we build it?
At a recent conference in New York, 250 scientists from 10 countries discussed the ethics of creating genomes. They also pitched ideas, including plants that can sniff out explosives and microbes that… Audio
Anthony Weiner pleads guilty to sexting minor
Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner has tearfully pleaded guilty to sending obscene material to a minor.
100s of messages, gifts sent to girl whose mum said was bullied
A mother has declined repeated requests to be interviewed today after Checkpoint learnt there might be more to her claims that her daughter was bullied and no one would attend her birthday. Audio
High-ranking public servant falls on his sword
Social Development Ministry acting deputy chief executive, Murray Edridge, is quitting the ministry, saying staff under his watch did not adequately protect client information. Audio
Laptop bombs a matter of 'when, not if' - UN
Laptop bombs on planes are a matter of "when, not if", the head of the UN's counter-terrorism committee has warned.
Apple dream building a reality
The new Apple HQ is a $5 billion building which includes 9000 trees and a four-storey tall glass door. Audio
Christchurch couple stung with $31,000 in roaming charges
Emma and Stephen Cliff were shocked to be billed $31,000 for roaming charges while on holiday in Rarotonga. Spark says the couple was repeatedly warned, but they deny this. Video, Audio
New Technology: WannaCry - what and why?
Paul Matthews reports on the 'wanna cry' cyber attacks wreaking havoc around the globe. Audio
'Wagbot' gives school kids instant legal info
Children can get legal information about their rights at school at their fingertips, after a community law service developed a mobile chatbot.
Maiden profit of $13.4m for 2degrees
Surging mobile phone and broadband usage has produced a maiden profit for the country's number three telco, 2degrees.
3D printed homes?
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Kathryn Ryan talks with Australian innovation scientist George Quezada about what developing technology will mean for the construction industry. He says we'll see 3D printed… Audio
