Technology
Online safety fears: 'It's really worrying for people'
Most New Zealanders feel concerned about the safety of children online, according to a new survey. Audio
Car thieves using new tech to steal cars, insurer says
Car thefts from the start of the year suggests thieves are becoming more sophisticated.
Tourism NZ launches collaboration with Minecraft
Tourism New Zealand has launched a collaboration with Minecraft. Brodie McLeish from Tourism New Zealand spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM calls for new norms on how armies use AI
The Prime Minister is calling for new norms on how armies use artificial intelligence, but also says rules are 'giving way to power'. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Survey finds NZers concerned about AI
A new report has been released detailing the trends, habits, and surprises of New Zealand's internet use in 2024. Internet NZ chief executive Vivien Maidaborn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
5 years since COVID pandemic and start of Zoom meetings
It's been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic which also saw the spread of virtual meetings. Some workers have been ordered back to the office - but regardless the virtual meeting or video call has… Audio
Feature interview: the tech that could wean us off fossil fuels
Turning sunlight and air into fuel sounds impossible. But Australian scientist Dr Casey Handmer has found a way to pull carbon from the air and hydrogen from water to create synthetic natural gas that… Audio
Stranded American astronauts return to earth
Two American astronauts who have been stranded in space for eight months have returned home to earth on Wednesday morning. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ troops join testing of world's most lethal drones
New Zealand has joined military exercises in the Californian desert testing the world's most lethal drones, even as the Pentagon moves to fully embrace AI. Video, Audio
Google makes its biggest-ever acquisition
The all-cash $55 billion takeover represents a big bet by the tech giant on cloud security and cybersecurity.
NZ joins military exercises in Californian desert
New Zealand has joined military exercises in the Californian desert testing the world's most lethal drones. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minecraft recreates NZ's most popular tourism destinations
Gamers will soon be able to explore some of NZ's most popular tourism destinations - walk part of the Abel Tasman and gaze at the night sky from Lake Tekapo - in the cube-shaped world of Minecraft.
Caulerpa on Great Barrier Island moving away from sea floor
Scientists fighting the spread of Caulerpa on Great Barrier Island say they're starting to see the invasive weed move away from the sandy sea floor. It's the Caulerpa growing on the rocky reefs that's… Audio
Tech Tuesday
Our tech commentator Tim Batt is in with Jesse to talk about all the recent developments in the industry that is shaping the world and our lives. Audio
Government need not 'reinvent the wheel' digitising services
The Government need not 'reinvent the wheel' when digitising services, according to a leading tech chief executive. Audio
Olympics: Six challenges facing new IOC President
The new president will inherit both opportunities and significant obstacles as the movement seeks to evolve while staying true to its core values.
Smart homes a boon for accessibility, but come with a technology warning
More and more appliances are being connected to the internet. Audio
How smart are smart homes?
"Alexa, play RNZ" may be something some of our listeners are used to saying, as smart devices ingratiate themselves into our lives. But others have embraced the internet even more and can say "okay… Audio
Digital inclusion is a right, not a privilege - disability advocates
They warn that without urgent reform, a significant portion of the population will continue to be excluded. Video
Gene Technology Bill debated
Hearings are underway on the government's Gene Technology Bill, which overhauls the regulatory regime governing the use of gene technology. Audio
