Technology
Tech: new undersea internet cable and 'Netflix tax'
Peter Griffin gives his views on 'smart contracts' and some potential applications of blockchain technology. Also how willing are New Zealanders to pay for their news, media and other content? Plus… Audio
'Smart contracts' and the Blockchain
Mark Pascall is organising two conferences held in Auckland and Wellington looking at the emergence of the blockchain, and of what's being called the 'smart contract'. He thinks it could have some… Audio
Flyover Country
Have you ever had that experience of flying somewhere, looking out of the aeroplane window, and seeing a mountain or a river or a valley and wondering where it is and what it's called? Well wonder no… Audio
Disposable batteries - which ones are best?
Disposable batteries - heavy duty, alkaline or lithium? Which ones are best for you and the environment? With George Block of consumer.org.nz. Audio
New ways to make flights quicker
Aviation experts in Auckland have been told of new ways to make commercial flights slightly quicker and more efficient. Audio
The swallowing robot
A soft, swallowing robot that mimics the human oesophagus is being developed as a tool that food technologists could use to design better food for people with swallowing difficulties Audio
The swallowing robot
A soft, swallowing robot that mimics the human oesophagus is being developed as a tool that food technologists could use to design better food for people with swallowing difficulties
AudioHospital-smartphone link a NZ first for Waikato patients
In the last five years, almost 700 children and young people brought to the attention of Child Youth and Family have been placed in a police cell because there's been no bed for them in alternative… Audio
'Virtual DHB' puts healthcare in the home
Waikato patients are being offered the chance to speak to hospital doctors from home on their smartphone with a new 'Virtual DHB' service. Video
Xero makes full-year loss with spending on global expansion
The accounting software company, Xero, says its full-year net loss is up nearly 19 percent, but says it's heading towards break even. Audio
New technology with Sarah Putt
Sarah Putt discusses technology battles in and out of court, Oracle vs Google, Facebook vs Periscope and Amazon vs YouTube. Audio
Ocean Energy
Making power from motion in the ocean. Gareth Gretton is the chair of the NZ wave and tidal energy association, or AWATEA. Audio
Drones to commandeer more human work
More human worker bees will be replaced by drones by 2020. Audio
Tech companies are increasingly dictating what we see on-line
Why the chronological feed is dying, and tech companies are increasingly dictating what people consume and when. Since we all started using the internet, the information we've got through twitter… Audio
Privacy a major concern for NZers - survey
New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their privacy, according to a new survey.
Push for privacy in domain game
People registering for New Zealand website domain names could keep their details secret in certain cases for the first time.
Tech: Dick Smith, cyber security and VR harassment
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin on the rebirth of the Dick Smith brand online. Also New Zealand reveals a $22 million plan to beef up the country's cybersecurity presence, and fears that… Audio
Is social media ruining outdoor adventuring?
Devon O'Neill of Outside magazine has been exploring some of the tensions in the outdoor community between old school adventurers, and a new breed of more tech savvy explorer. Audio
Nights' Culture - Video Games
Played in stadiums and arenas in front of a huge live audience, with millions watching online at home. It's not the superbowl but team-based video gaming. GamePlanet reviewer Andrew Todd attended a… Audio
Mobile addiction
A study's found half of teenagers describe themselves as addicted to their phones. Audio
