Technology
Real risks from distracted drivers
A woman texting with three children in the back of the car and towing a horse float with a horse inside. Inspector Trevor Beggs from the Waitemata Police says they've been dismayed by the recklessness… Audio
Hip Hop - Sampling
University of Auckland ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke raps about hip hop music and culture. This month Kirsten discusses the role of sampling (with some choice samples) because where would hip hop… Audio
NASA to look for alien life on Europa
With little sign of life in the sands of Mars, humanity's best bet for finding alien life could be locked beneath the thick ice on the Jupiter moon of Europa. Audio
NASA's new flagship mission to Europa
Dr. Louise Prockter is a planetary scientist at the Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland, in the US. She has been involved in several robotic space missions, from the… Audio
Danish police arrest man on charges of cyber crime
Danish police have arrested a man on charges of subjecting an Auckland schoolgirl to what are being described as serious, constant and distressing online attacks. Joining Morning Report is Netsafe… Audio
Danish man charged with with cyber crime
A Danish man has been charged with subjecting an Auckland school girl to what are being labelled serious, constant and distressing online attacks. Audio
The decline of the landline
The home phone is on the decline. We talk to the CEO of the Telecommunications Users Association Craig Young about any possible problems if the landline totally disappears. Audio
Technology Correspondent - Paul Brislen
Paul's here to talk about the future of home landlines, Australia's first Techno Prime Minister and schools embracing technology. He will also answer your technology-related questions. Audio
Online voting concerns brushed aside by Wellington council
Security fears over online voting have been brushed aside by the Wellington City Council, which has voted to take part in next year's local body trial.
Facebook to introduce 'dislike' button
A way to quickly express empathy is coming to Facebook, says the social network's founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Teen scientist, inventor and cancer researcher Jack Andraka
Jack Andraka is a teenage scientist, inventor and cancer researcher. The young American is recognised for his role in developing a rapid and inexpensive method which detects an increase in proteins… Audio
More IT in schools doesn't boost students' results
According to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, frequent use of computers in schools is more likely to be associated with lower results. Audio
Dairy farmer invents app to track his workers
A Rangitikei farmer has picked up a Fronterra award for inventing an app that tracks farm workers when they're at work. Audio
Police will call out drivers using mobile phones
Police are cracking down on drivers who use mobile phones or are otherwise distracted at the wheel.
Blog Life
What does it take to become a digital influencer and how does one set themselves apart in an environment that is fast becoming oversaturated with blogs and Instagram accounts? Sonia Sly meets… Audio
Refugee Tech
Matthew Brunwasser's been looking at how migrant and refugee groups are using GPS, mapping, instant messaging and social media. Audio
Designer Health
In a New Zealand first, design students from AUT are working in-house at Auckland City Hospital to help improve the health and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors. Video, Audio, Gallery
Having trouble getting up in the morning? Try the ejector bed
British inventor Colin Furze has designed and built a bed to get the sleepiest of us up in the morning - literally. The high voltage ejector bed is made from aluminium and an attached air compressor… Audio
