Technology
Watchdog investigating illegal toxic foam
The Environmental Protection Authority has launched an investigation into banned firefighting foams which have been linked to cancer. Audio
Outdated tech trove keeps digital archives alive
Hidden away in Mick Crouch's office at Archives New Zealand is an Aladdin's cave of old technology.
Ancient computer systems a challenge for digital archivist
His job title, senior advisor digital preservation, is somewhat prosaic, but Mick Crouch's office at Archives New Zealand is a veritable Aladdin's cave of technology going back several decades, which… Audio
Govt seeks chief technology officer
The hunt is on for a new tech supremo to drive the country's digital future. Audio
'About time' in Whangarei
There's about to be a new tourists attraction in Whangarei, a life-sized running ball clock. The sculpture has been created by the About Time committee of locals, to entice people to visit the town's… Audio
Copyright law confirmed for a makeover
The country's copyright law is to get it's first overhaul in a decade amid calls for a crackdown on what some call New Zealand's rampant piracy problem. Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi confirmed last… Audio
New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year
Neil Silverwood has just been named New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year for a portfolio of images shot deep underground. Audio
Rowan Simpson: how to make a startup business last
How do New Zealand companies such as Xero, Animation Research Limited and Weta Workshop compare on a global scale? Someone who's been building the innovative tech sector here for the past two decades… Audio
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AudioTaking a stand for privacy
A landmark US Supreme Court case against a US citizen accused of drug trafficking has caught the eye of New Zealand' privacy commissioner, and prompted him to take a stand against the United States… Audio
Rocket Lab launch window closes
New Zealand company Rocket Lab has delayed the second test flight of its Electron rocket until early next year.
Uber used undercover agents, covert tactics - letter
Uber set up a covert unit tasked with stealing competitors' secrets and engaging in undercover surveillance, a letter published by a court alleges.
Bits+Bytes: Cryptojacking and the heavy-hitters dissing Facebook
'Cryptojacking' is not the latest urban dance craze, but a way your computer or smartphone gets hijacked to mine cryptocurrencies without you knowing. Also why some heavy hitting ex-Facebookers are… Audio
Simon Morton - Undercover Uber
What's it really like to be an Uber driver? RNZ's Simon Morton went undercover to find out. He talks to Kim Hill about becoming a driver, what he earned, picking up passengers – and passengers trying… Audio
Lift off delayed
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket launch today on the Mahia Peninsula has been scrubbed again, sadly. A power fault this time. Audio
Christmas shoppers warned about dodgy online stores
Christmas shoppers are increasingly avoiding the last-minute dash to the store by going online. But consumer advocates are warning people against fake traders touting deals that are too good to be… Audio
The 'tgoma' trend
'Tgoma' is this year's hot Chritsmas trend. It stands for 'take games outside and make them active'. It aims to get children outside in nature, but connecting their outside fun to their inside fun… Audio
Tech talk with Paul Brislen
The future of electrified travel, and why we won't have electric planes any time soon. Audio
