Elon Musk
A Glitch in the Matrix: Are we living in a digital simulation?
Director Rodney Ascher's debut 'Room 237' offered up some wild theories about interpretations of Stanley Kubrick's visionary masterpiece 'The Shining.' His latest documentary, 'A Glitch in the… Audio
Are cryptocurrencies like bitcoin here to stay?
How long with cryptocurrencies remain a part of the financial landscape? Elon Musk says while cryptocurrency is "promising", people should proceed with caution. Sunday Morning tech correspondent Helen… Audio
The Musical Chair: Rob McCallum
Last month, New Zealander Rob McCallum became the deepest diving Kiwi ever after achieving a preliminary depth of 10,925 metres (35,843 ft) at the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trump… Audio
What are NFTs and why are they selling for millions?
A digital-only artwork has sold at Christie's for an incredible $69m - with the winning bidder receiving a unique digital token known as an NFT. If you're still trying to figure out what NFTs… Audio
All the stars in the sky are not stars
Elon Musk's Starlink satellites are a wondrous sight - and also a slightly disturbing one. How many foreign objects can we fit into the night sky before they start crashing into each other? Audio
All the stars in the sky are not stars
Elon Musk's Starlink satellites are a wondrous sight - and also a slightly disturbing one. How many foreign objects can we fit into the night sky before they start crashing into each other?
AudioWant to get ahead as an introvert? Act like an extrovert
A common personality trait of leaders is a high level of extraversion. But what about introverts who are interested in obtaining leadership roles in their lives and careers? The answer is simple: act… Audio
How the next pandemic could be engineered by terrorists
The next major pandemic could be inflicted by terrorists unleashing a bio-engineered virus on to the world, according to distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School, Vivek Wadwha. He joins the show to… Audio
The strange effects the moon could be having on our health
The idea that the lunar cycle can influence our behaviour and wellbeing dates back thousands of years. In her new book, The Human Cosmos, science writer Jo Marchant re-examines the effects that the… Audio
What does the superhero craze say about our own times?
Superman and his descendants launched a fascination with technological superism that continues today. Iwan Rhys Morus is professor of history at Aberystwyth University in Wales and has recently… Audio
Dr Adam Grant: Finding motivation and meaning in life
Dr Adam Grant has spoken to some of the most successful business people in world to tap into where their motivation came from as well as how they managed to get to the top of their games. He speaks to… Audio
Elon Musk unveils high-speed transport tunnel
The prototype tunnel in Los Angeles is designed to eventually transport cars at speeds up to 240kh/h beneath the city.
'Insane Mode' - Elon Musk and the Tesla revolution
Elon Musk is unusual, difficult and vindictive - but he and his company Tesla have achieved amazing things, former insider and New Zealander Hamish McKenzie says. A former writer for Tesla, McKenzie… Audio
SpaceX crew rocket set for test flight
The first flight of a SpaceX rocket tailored to fly astronauts to the International Space Station is getting set for liftoff.
Musk out as Tesla chair over fraud case
Elon Musk must step down as Tesla chair and pay a fine after reaching a deal with US regulators over tweets he posted about taking the firm private.
Elon Musk spat devolves into name-calling
Elon Musk's spat with members of the Thai rescue team has devolved horribly, but is there blame to go around on both sides? Audio
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy
Entrepreneur Elon Musk will attempt to launch the world's most powerful rocket today. The enormous Falcon Heavy rocket is designed to carry payloads of 64,000kg, which is double the lifting capacity… Audio
Elon Musk's huge Falcon Heavy rocket set for launch
US entrepreneur Elon Musk will attempt to fly the world's most powerful rocket later from the Kennedy Space Centre.
Mission to Mars? The world's most powerful rocket
The countdown is on for the launch, scheduled for Wednesday morning NZ time, of the world's most powerful rocket. SpaceX's giant Falcon Heavy, will lift off from Cape Canaveral in Florida with thrust… Audio, Gallery
First Tesla Model 3 comes off assembly line
Tesla co-founder and chief executive Elon Musk has shared the first images of the electric car company's Model 3 after it came off the assembly line.