Drones

Technology correspondent Alex Sims joins Kathryn to look at three recent tech stories and how they fit with privacy.  Audio

Aotearoa is a country plagued by pests, but conservationists are hoping advances in drone technology could turn the tables. Producer William Ray looks at how drones are being trialled in controlling… Video, Audio

This week the prospect of pizza by drone from store-to-door hit the headlines again - seven years years after a similar PR fly-by prompted stories insisting this was just around the corner for needy… Audio

Country Life is among drones, driverless tractors, nude sheep and comfy rocking chairs at the Central Districts Field Days, seeing what products are on offer to make the work of hard-pressed farmers… Audio

An aviation expert says the Civil Aviation Authority has been oversimplifying the rules around drone safely in its advertising - and it's fuelling a public backlash against drone operators. Dr Isaac… Audio

Retired electrical engineer Bruce Simpson has two YouTube channels with more than 440,000 subscribers. His videos featuring remote controlled aircraft and drones filmed at the Tokoroa airfield have a… Video, Audio

The West Coast District Health Board has partnered with Melbourne-based company Swoop Aero to introduce New Zealand's first drone-delivery service for medical supplies. Swoop Aero CEO Eric Peck talks… Audio

New Zealand photojournalist Amos Chapple has just returned from a stint on the frontlines of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Chapple, who is now back at his Prague base, reflects on his time on the… Audio, Gallery

Accompanied by his distinctively colourful wardrobe, former UK cabinet minister turned TV presenter Michael Portillo travelled almost 15,000km around 'The Lucky Country' by train for his latest… Audio

The 20-metre long wind tunnel at the University of Auckland is used to test the aerodynamics of objects as varied as Olympic cyclists and buildings, as well as drones, ancient building designs & tiny… Audio

The manhunt for two Canadian teens suspected of killing three people in cold blood continues after the accused took authorities 2,000 miles across Canada's rural north. Globe & Mail reporter Mike… Audio

Technology commentator Paul Matthews looks at the ethical dilemma that's come with the development of facial recognition technology - where is it useful and how accurate is it? He'll also talk to… Audio

Drone users might soon need a license to fly one and could be pinged by the police or have them seized if they break the law. Video, Audio