Technology
'Kia Ora, Steve' and little else: No answers about delays in NZ space mission
New Zealand's space agency has refused to answer questions about delays to a key milestone in a multi-million dollar project involving a methane tracking satellite.
US speeds up integration of partners like NZ into military space operations
New Zealand is already engaged with the US Space Force in several ways, including a network it aims to expand to deliver battlefield intelligence from commercial satellites to "military commands". Audio
Why NZ's corruption ranking could affect your mortgage
The country has been "complacent" about its reputation for honesty and has fallen in a major global index.
The corruption ranking that could affect your mortgage
New Zealand has been too complacent for too long about our reputation for honesty, and now we're on a downward slide in international perception. Audio
Solar hybrid system to power Te Matatini stalls
The hybrid unit uses a 60kWh battery unit with a standard diesel generator - designed to be quiet, efficient and sustainable.
Melissa Hogenboom: the hidden digital workload impacting mums
If you're a mum drowning in admin tasks you're not alone. A study has found women are 1.6 times more likely to take on digital communication tasks than men. Audio
Would owning the rights to our face and voice reduce deepfake's harm?
Analysis - Not that long ago, the term "deepfake" wasn't in most people's vocabularies. Now, it is not only commonplace but is also the focus of intense legal scrutiny around the world.
Health NZ scrambling to check if data was misused
Health New Zealand is scrambling to fix contracts that gave it no power to check if people have been misusing sensitive health data or not. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Health NZ scrambles as hole leaves sensitive data unsecure
It did not even know about the weaknesses until the Manurewa Marae inquiry - that came out this week - exposed it.
An inside look a state-of-the-art research ship
RV Sonne is giving scientists new insight into the ocean floor, scouting underwater volcanos and coral reefs around the motū.
Rocket Lab launches satellite from Mahia peninsula
The satellite was launched for US company BlackSky.
Right to Repair Amendment Bill a critical 'first step' for consumers - advocate
New Zealand has been "lagging behind" the rest of the world in offering repairs for products, an advocate says. Audio
Online safety campaigners critical of Netsafe
Online safety campaigners say Netsafe is too close to the big tech companies and an independent regulator is required to improve online safety. Guyon Espiner has the story. Audio
Microsoft signs deal with Spark to accelerate its AI services
Microsoft NZ has signed its biggest ever deal yet to enable Spark to accelerate its AI services, with flow-on benefits to the wider business community.
The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin New Zealand's international reputation is up for debate.
The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to our gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin our international reputation is up for debate. Audio
Kiwi artist on his win at a global, AI filmmaking competition
Emile Donovan talks to Tim Gibson about how he used AI technology to produce an award-winning ad. Audio
Remembering the Poly-1 computer
Lecturer at the University of Canterbury's School of Product Design, Mark Rickerby joins Emile Donovan to discuss what we can learn from New Zealand built computer from the eighties. Audio
Parents reconnecting landlines to avoid smartphones' pitfalls
A lot of people have ditched their landlines in favour of relying on mobile phones. But some parents are reconnecting them to avoid the pitfalls of smart phones for young children while allowing them… Audio
Batteries - how to make them last longer
From massive power grids to tiny medical implants that keep our hearts beating, batteries are the backbone of modern technology. But how do we ensure they remain reliable? Audio
