Technology
Nights' Science - Computer Science
Prof. Mark Apperley from the University of Waikato shares examples of how science fiction sometimes becomes science fact. Audio
Museums: portals to the past, windows to the future
From pop-up exhibits to helping people get tattoos of artworks, museums are making a big effort to keep up with the digital age, but US museum guru and futurist Elizabeth Merritt says we shouldn't get… Audio, Gallery
Are Sky dishes destined for the dustbin?
Sky’s proposed merger with Vodafone is a sign of pay-TV's sell-by date approaching. Audio
Are Sky dishes destined for the dustbin?
Sky’s proposed merger with Vodafone is a sign of pay-TV's sell-by date approaching.
AudioTransport technology might get around consumption habits
Eric Frykberg goes to Germany to find out how technology might be able to both support people's lifestyles and preserve the environment. Audio
Tech: Sky/Vodafone merger
Tech correspondent Peter Griffin on the proposed merger of Sky TV and Vodafone and what it could mean for New Zealand consumers. Also Google could be planning to tighten up control over its Android… Audio
Dementia game
Sea Hero Quest is a navigation game played on mobile phones and computers that's contributing to dementia research and has already racked up over a million downloads. Professor Michael Hornberger of… Audio
Rebecca Jesson: equal education
The Manaiakalani group comprises 13 decile one primary and secondary schools in the Auckland suburbs of Glen Innes, Panmure and Point England where students are doing almost all their class work on… Audio
Flying cars might not be too far off in the future
Flying cars might be a reality sooner than you think. Audio
New kind of auto race is underway:
A new kind of auto race is underway: to build cleaner, cheaper cars, and even self driving cars. Audio
Sky rejects claims about Vodafone merger
As Sky and Vodafone prepare to merge, some are suggesting they will use their power to block some people from watching favourite TV programmes. Audio
MPs warned of major email glitch
Until a major problem with the parliamentary email system is fixed, MPs have been told not to open emails - or risk losing all their information.
Singularity U: understanding exponential change
Kaila Colbin, is the NZ ambassador for Singularity University. She talks to Kathryn about the summit she's part of in November, where world experts in leading technologies will gather in Christchurch… Audio
Samsung developing bendable smartphone
Technology giant Samsung is said to be developing a new bendable smartphone. Audio
Major Auckland IT merger passes first test
One of the country's biggest IT mergers has passed it first test, with the Auckland Council hooking up information belonging to three of the eight councils that amalgamated in 2010.
Sky and Vodafone in merger talks
Pay TV company Sky is in ongoing talks with Vodafone over a merger of their New Zealand operations. Senior equities analyst Blair Galpin joins Checkpoint. Audio
Cera's international and domestic air travel raising eyebrows
There are questions being raised about the amount CERA spends on air travel when meetings can always be held via Skype. Audio
Talks between Sky TV and Vodafone may not lead to a merger
Sky TV and Vodafone are talking about a possible merger, but warn it might not happen. Audio
Mega telescope to map the stars
It could be one of the most ambitious astronomy projects, and it's underway, with the help of a team of New Zealanders. The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), is being built in northern Chile… Audio, Gallery
Sky TV and Vodafone in merger talks
Pay TV operator Sky Television has confirmed it is in merger talks with telecommunications giant Vodafone. Speculation has been rife over the past few weeks, and a trading halt was been placed on Sky… Audio
