Technology
The underground revolution in video gaming
One group of developers in the US has finished a decade-long project to turn Henry David Thoreau's Walden into a video game, but can it penetrate the competitive market of fast-paced games? And how is… Audio
Carers asked if enough was done to ensure safety of man
Darryl Kitto, 47, had an intellectual disability and was subject to a compulsory care order when he fell from a cliff while having his photo taken by a person responsible for looking after him. Audio
National govt's data-for-funding scheme scrapped
The new Labour-led Government scraps National's controversial data-for-funding plan, calling it dangerous and unnecessary. The plan would've required social service providers to hand over personal… Audio
Policing drones
Linda Bulk of UAVNZ talks about regulating drones and how they can be monitored after a near miss above Auckland Airport yesterday. Audio
Is digital poetry still poetry?
For poets these days there are far more options to share their work than there used to be, beyond the printed page. But seeing their words and name in print for many is still the ultimate ambition… Audio
Mediawatch for 5 November 2017
Downsizing your daily paper; if you can't beat them, join them - TV broadcasters adapt to ondemand; more moves to get Te Reo on TV. Audio
Broadcasters tuning out of television
You can now get the shows you want from our biggest TV broadcasters without tuning in to them - or even owning a TV set. This week's All Blacks games are available live - and legal - online without a… Audio
Broadcasters tuning out of television
You can now get the shows you want from our biggest TV broadcasters without tuning in to them - or even owning a TV set. This week's All Blacks games are available live - and legal - online without a…
AudioMaking Music with Arduino
Music 101's Yadana Saw tries to make music using her laptop and a whole bunch of wires. She's at Victoria University's Women and Music Technology symposium attending an Arduino circuit making… Audio
Tane Hunter and Angus Hervey - Future Crunch
Dr Angus Hervey is a former manager of Random Hacks of Kindness, a global initiative from Google, IBM, Microsoft, NASA and the World Bank to create open-source technology solutions to social… Audio
Where did life begin?
New Zealand scientists who are seeking answers to some of life's biggest questions have received $84.6 million in grants in this year's Marsden Fund.
New Technology with Sarah Putt
Sarah Putt discusses what Clare Curran is likely to bring as the new Minister for Communications and Broadcasting, Vocus putting its NZ business up for sale, and Facebook snapping up tbh. Audio
Is twitterverse teaching harming our students?
Teacher Ben Robson heard our discussion with the Mind Lab last week and although he doesn't disagree with the use of technology in our schools, he does have some concerns and asks are we helping or… Audio
Professional video gaming: 'It's bigger than the NFL'
Local video gamers who are hoping to get public funding to help them compete internationally say New Zealand is getting left behind on the eSports scene.
New system to help snare bogus doctors
A new system being adopted today is expected to prevent fake doctors from practising in this country. Audio
Possibility of Olympic glory spurs video gamers
The prospect e-sports could be part of the Olympics in just seven years time has spurred video gamers to take the first steps to be formally recognised here. They've set up a federation in a bid to… Audio
Identities of colonial soldiers uncovered
Researchers have identified the names of 12,000 imperial soldiers who fought in the New Zealand Wars.
The art and science of composting toilets
Lisa Johnston is immersed in the science of permaculture, which includes composting toilets and she reckons they don't have to be smelly at all. Audio, Gallery
Social media giants reveal Russian connection
Facebook estimates 126 million people in the US may have seen one of 80,000 Russia-linked posts, while Twitter says Russia-linked automated accounts sent 1.4m tweets about the 2016 election.
Pike River robot plan may be scrapped ahead of manned re-entry
A project to send a robot into Pike River is likely to be scrapped as the new Government looks for ways to send in people instead. Video, Audio
