Technology
Shipping industry: More research into emissions reductions
The shipping industry says a lot more research into new technology needs to happen before emissions targets ... at the International Maritime Organization last week can be reached. Audio
Maori taonga around the world
The producers of the new Dame Anne Salmond hosted Maori TV series Artefact were offered unprecedented access to collections and taonga here and overseas. Audio
Bits+Bytes: How should NZ regulate driverless vehicles?
Many predict self-driving vehicles will be the biggest disruption to the transport system since cars replaced horses. Are New Zealand road users – and laws – ready? Audio
Infrastructure fails
Broadband cables being chewed by rodents. Landline phones not working in storms. People want their amenities to not be so vulnerable. We talk to Tristan Ilich of the Telecommunications Users… Audio
Summit looks to foster Pasifika involvement in tech
An Auckland summit aims to get more Pacific people pursuing a career in the technology sector. Audio
Vector shuts down app after privacy breach
The Vector power company has shut down its outage app after thousands of customers unwittingly had their data shared.
New technology with Mark Pesce
Facebook has shut down access to many of its APIs (the means through which third parties access data on its platforms) - but it's now affecting researchers who have been doing work on social media… Audio
Telcos work together to combat scammers
The telecommunications industry is banding together to combat scammers and provide more consumer protection.
DoC insists it's not using Thompson + Clark for spying
The Department of Conservation is refusing to release the intelligence it's received from Thompson and Clark - and of the communications it has with controversial security firm. Audio
Michael Hall: Photographing climate change
Documenting the reality and impact of climate change around the globe in his bleakly beautiful images, is the all consuming project of expat photographer Michael Hall. Audio, Gallery
Bits+Bytes: Amazon conquers the world
What's happening with Amazon's Australasian strategy, and is Prime likely to come this way anytime soon? Plus is the new international cybersecurity accord akin to a digital Geneva Convention or a… Audio
Roy Orbison in the flesh - nearly
Roy Orbison is on tour 30 years after his death. His In Dreams holgram show is receiving great reviews. Who would you like to see via hologram? Audio
Predictive computer apps should be monitored - experts
Computer programmes that predict how people are likely to behave are increasingly being used by government departments. Immigration New Zealand was recently accused of racial profiling in its pilot… Audio
Elon Musk: Just walk out of bad meetings
Elon Musk wants staff to cut short unproductive phone calls and meetings as he aims to boost production of the Tesla Model 3 over the next few months.
NZ 'prevented harm being done' by state-backed hacks - PM
New Zealand's spy agencies have had to take action to stop hacking attacks by foreign powers from doing harm here, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
New technology with Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett on the US and UK restricting Chinese telecommunications equipment company ZTE, and the Commerce Commission laying 27 charges against Vodafone under the Fair Trading… Audio
GCSB checking whether Russian hackers hit NZ
United States, Britain and Australia have said hackers backed by the Russian government infected computer routers around the world. The GCSB is checking if they have hit New Zealand. Audio
Engine issue forces Air NZ to delay, cancel flights
Air New Zealand has had to delay and cancel flights, affecting 6500 passengers, because of urgent maintenance it needs to do on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. Aviation expert Geoffrey Thomas… Video, Audio
Water wheel powers West Coast farm
Power cuts are no problem for a West Coast farming couple. They are turning - literally - a stream on their property into power. Audio, Gallery
PM checking if Russian hacking hit NZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is checking whether New Zealand has been hit by a fresh wave of global cyber attacks, she says.
