Technology
5 years since COVID pandemic and start of Zoom meetings
It's been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic which also saw the spread of virtual meetings. Some workers have been ordered back to the office - but regardless the virtual meeting or video call has… Audio
Feature interview: the tech that could wean us off fossil fuels
Turning sunlight and air into fuel sounds impossible. But Australian scientist Dr Casey Handmer has found a way to pull carbon from the air and hydrogen from water to create synthetic natural gas that… Audio
Stranded American astronauts return to earth
Two American astronauts who have been stranded in space for eight months have returned home to earth on Wednesday morning. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ troops join testing of world's most lethal drones
New Zealand has joined military exercises in the Californian desert testing the world's most lethal drones, even as the Pentagon moves to fully embrace AI. Video, Audio
Google makes its biggest-ever acquisition
The all-cash $55 billion takeover represents a big bet by the tech giant on cloud security and cybersecurity.
NZ joins military exercises in Californian desert
New Zealand has joined military exercises in the Californian desert testing the world's most lethal drones. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minecraft recreates NZ's most popular tourism destinations
Gamers will soon be able to explore some of NZ's most popular tourism destinations - walk part of the Abel Tasman and gaze at the night sky from Lake Tekapo - in the cube-shaped world of Minecraft.
Caulerpa on Great Barrier Island moving away from sea floor
Scientists fighting the spread of Caulerpa on Great Barrier Island say they're starting to see the invasive weed move away from the sandy sea floor. It's the Caulerpa growing on the rocky reefs that's… Audio
Tech Tuesday
Our tech commentator Tim Batt is in with Jesse to talk about all the recent developments in the industry that is shaping the world and our lives. Audio
Government need not 'reinvent the wheel' digitising services
The Government need not 'reinvent the wheel' when digitising services, according to a leading tech chief executive. Audio
Olympics: Six challenges facing new IOC President
The new president will inherit both opportunities and significant obstacles as the movement seeks to evolve while staying true to its core values.
Smart homes a boon for accessibility, but come with a technology warning
More and more appliances are being connected to the internet. Audio
How smart are smart homes?
"Alexa, play RNZ" may be something some of our listeners are used to saying, as smart devices ingratiate themselves into our lives. But others have embraced the internet even more and can say "okay… Audio
Digital inclusion is a right, not a privilege - disability advocates
They warn that without urgent reform, a significant portion of the population will continue to be excluded. Video
Gene Technology Bill debated
Hearings are underway on the government's Gene Technology Bill, which overhauls the regulatory regime governing the use of gene technology. Audio
Social media project reveals dating lives of Gen Z
A new social media project d8talk sees a group of young Gen Z New Zealanders taking part in a frank and honest conversation dating. Over the next few months, it's being rolled out across the channels… Audio
Rocket Lab signs satellite solar panel supply deal with Starlink alternative
Rocket Lab has made a deal with a European company aiming to give Ukraine more satellite support in the war with Russia.
Council ponders Facebook exit citing its poor ethics
Councillor Rebecca Gray said the threat of harm for specific communities was increasing on Meta platforms.
Electricians fear the Right to Repair Bill could be deadly
The bill passed its first reading in Parliament last month, but one trade feels the amendment is a live wire.
Master Electricians' warning on the Right to Repair Bill
The bill passed its first reading in Parliament last month, but one trade feels the amendment is a live wire. Audio
