Technology
What's the future for insurance?
Dr Michael Naylor says 70 percent of jobs in the insurance industry are at risk from major technological disruption, but its not all bad news. He's expecting the overall number of people employed in… Audio
Robo-advice could be on the cards for investors
Robots look poised to break into a new area of work currently reserved for humans - giving financial advice.
Personal details of 200 million US citizens exposed
Sensitive personal details relating to almost 200 million US citizens have been accidentally exposed by a marketing firm contracted by the Republican National Committee.
Police disappointed software contracts not met
Police say they are disappointed that a company has not honoured its obligations to fix problems with special crime-fighting software before it went into liquidation.
Tech news: cryptocurrency booms & the latest in gaming
Why the market for digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum is booming; the latest from LA gaming conference E3 2017; and Crash Override, the malware that can take down power grids. Audio
This Way Up: Cycling Without Age
Take one trishaw - which is a little bit like a tricyle but with two wheels at the front. Then add two passengers and a volunteer driver and get out in the fresh air for a pedal! That's the essence of… Audio
Study finds digital investment ahead of consumers demand
A study has found Asian businesses, including New Zealand exporters, are moving faster than consumers in using digital networks. . Audio
New technology - Paul Matthews
Paul Matthews on artificial Intelligence coming to a court near you, Aussies rolling out mandatory privacy breach reporting, and big announcements from US tech this week. Audio
Make way for the fourth industrial revolution
When will the future arrive? According to the World Economic Forum we are already in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution... It's been dubbed the 'rise of the machines', but is the digital… Audio
Rats under the hood cause expensive repairs
Eco-friendly wiring used on some makes of new cars is good for the environment but unfortunately for their owners, irresistibly tasty to rats. Audio
French pilot to cross English channel in flying car
A French pilot is due to attempt to cross the English channel in a flying car. Video, Audio
A step-up for young start-ups
Facebook, Tumblr, and Snapchat... All big names in the tech industry, and all founded by millenials. Now a group of New Zealanders has raised half-a-million dollars to be invested in start-ups founded… Audio
World experts in wearable tech gather to inspire NZers
Sensors that tell you whether you're doing those press ups too slowly, a collar that monitors how much food you're eating, and strap on arms for those who have lost movement in their limbs. Some of… Audio
Electricity distributors rebut outdated equipment allegations
In its survey of 29 electric lines companies, the Commerce Commission found some had power poles, transformers and switching gear in use long past their usual life expectency. The electricity… Audio
Odour sensor devices for disease
Professor Cristina Davis is part of a multi-disciplinary team working on developing an an odour sensor device to diagnose disease. She is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the… Audio
Disposable drones to the rescue
The US Department of Defense is developing vanishing air vehicles that can make precise deliveries of critical supplies, then vaporise into thin air. Audio
A View from Above
Drones are increasingly being used in forestry, farming and orcharding. They're zeroing in on diseased trees in forestry plantations, are making sure kiwifruit growers haven't planted more gold… Audio
A View from Above
Drones are increasingly being used in forestry, farming and orcharding. They're zeroing in on diseased trees in forestry plantations, are making sure kiwifruit growers haven't planted more gold…
AudioJohn Price: adventure photographer
Kathryn Ryan talks to photographer John Price, whose efforts to dispel the myth of his "perfect life" on social media is the subject of a new documentary screening at this year's mountain film… Audio, Gallery
