Technology
2017: Hugh McCarroll
In 2017, long-time inventor and astronomy enthusiast Hugh McCarroll was named one of 15 finalists in a global competition designed by NASA. The idea was to crowdsource ideas for how to collect human… Audio
Watch: Rocket Lab's latest launch
Watch: Rocket Lab has launched a small Earth-imaging satellite from Māhia for a Japanese company. Video
Tech: Sellafield hack, Russian attacks, scams numbers up
Technology correspondent Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about who was likely behind the hacking of Sellafield, Europe's largest nuclear site. New Minister for the GCSB Judith Collins has spoken out… Audio
US EdTech deeply embedded in NZ school system - documents
Papers show the Education Ministry is deepening its ties with big US tech firms.
Skinny crowned top mobile provider for eighth successive year
Skinny has come out on top again for the eighth year in a row as best mobile provider in Consumer NZ's satisfaction survey.
Air New Zealand to rollout free internet onboard domestic flights
Air New Zealand is working with Elon Musk's satellite company, Starlink, to bring free internet to its domestic services.
Lobbying firm was hit by hackers, documents reveal
Senate, which had a large contract with the Commerce Commission, was caught up in a cyber attack raising fears about the possible release of highly sensitive material.
Rakon gets takeover proposal from 'credible industry player'
Another Kiwi tech company is in the takeover sights of an unnamed bidder, sending its share price through the roof.
Conditional agreement could pave the way for NZX's first AI stock listing
The local share market is likely to get its first artificial intelligence stock through a back door listing.
Rocket Lab aims to launch new mission next week
New Zealand company Rocket Lab is doing a dress rehearsal later today for its latest satellite mission.
Are you scared of being without your phone? You have nomophobia
Research by Deloitte found that about 20 percent of us check our phones more than 50 times per day. And this 'addiction' is affecting our brains.
Proposed 'Five AIs Act' may fire up military intelligence cold war with China
US lawmakers are considering a bill that would involve New Zealand joining in on military artificial intelligence to beat out China.
Nissan's Australian and New Zealand operations hit by cyber attack
The automotive giant Nissan's Australian and New Zealand operations have been hit by a cyber attack.
Tech: Nuclear site hacked, satellites and telcos, Musk's fight
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Susie to talk about a report that Europe's most toxic nuclear site, Sellafield in the UK, has been the target of a cyber attack. Not only that, it happened… Audio
Disputed landmark AI rules face crunch EU talks
European Union ambitions to take a lead in landmark rules for artificial intelligence hang in the balance as member states and lawmakers meet on Wednesday to try to hammer out a deal on biometric…
NZ Navy to get renewable-powered uncrewed vessel
A renewable-powered uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) named Bluebottle is on its way to the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Currently in Sydney, the 6.8 metre vessel will be trialled for use in various… Audio
Tesla whistleblower says firm's self-driving cars not safe
A former Tesla employee believes the technology powering the firm's self-driving vehicles is not safe enough to be used on public roads.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
For today's Tech Tuesday we speak to owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Dan Watson, about his guide to tech giving this Christmas. Audio
Sensor measures dairy cows' nitrogen impact by listening to urination
Scientists have developed a smartwatch-like sensor which listens to a cow urinate, measuring the amount of nitrogen hitting the pasture.
New technology to tackle nitrogen release by cattle
It's a wee issue but with a big environmental impact - nitrogen released in the urine of cattle affects nearby water quality. AgResearch senior scientist Brendon Welten speaks to Jesse. Audio
