WorldOn the beat: US police embracing drones as a new first respondersCritics have raised surveillance and privacy concerns, and need for oversight.04 Aug 09:24 PM
World20 killed, 40+ wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnightZaporizhzhia prison hit; 16 killed, 35 wounded, nearby houses damaged.29 Jul 05:58 AM
Markets with MadisonWhy the US is increasing drone production and NZ could followEx-Pentagon software provider turned defence-tech investor discusses drone developments. 24 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesAir NZ-drone investigation: Operators ‘gutted’ and warn of potential disaster12 Jun 06:25 AM
WorldRussia’s ‘Pearl Harbour’ has left Putin’s attack plans in tattersMoscow’s strategy of raining bombs is likely to be hampered by Kyiv’s drone strikes.03 Jun 04:42 AM
WorldBritain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factoriesThe UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.01 Jun 04:59 AM
New ZealandDrone takes off in private 5G Air NZ-Spark dealAir New Zealand and Spark say a robot-tethered drone in a complex airline warehouse is solving some major headaches.Watch27 May 04:00 AM
AirlinesAir NZ gets robot-tethered drone in Spark private 5G warehouse projectThe airline and the telco say the networked robot is a first for NZ business.27 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Relentless growth': Region's innovators make strong showing in tech awardsBay of Plenty has six finalists in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.22 May 07:49 PM
Travel newsDrones enter airspace near Auckland Airport, suspend flights'Flying a drone this close to an airport puts aircraft, crew and passengers at risk.' 05 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandDuck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist in CanterburyThe pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone. 04 May 03:38 AM
AirlinesBA-Qatar airline alliance gets extension from NZ GovernmentThree airlines in new deal as big changes roll out for civil aviation rules.06 Apr 11:16 PM
BusinessUS approves $3.4 billion drone sale to QatarDrones for 'friendly country' will be a deterrent to regional threats, US says.26 Mar 11:04 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Drone video of Drake in hotel room called out by fansThe rapper's apparently furious response was caught on video. 19 Feb 11:59 PM
WorldExplosive drone headsets sent to Russian soldiers in suspected sabotageThe goggles were donated as humanitarian aid by someone known as 'Roman'.12 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport delays flights, police notified after reported drone incursionDrone operators need air traffic approval to fly within the control zone.30 Jan 06:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: Drone flies during Auckland’s NYE fireworks display, CAA assessingThe Civil Aviation Authority is assessing the incident.06 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandDrone view of Sky Tower NYE fireworksThe Civil Aviation Authority is assessing an incident where a drone was flown in a prohibited area and time on NYE, 2024/25. Video / Brian OuroWatch06 Jan 05:38 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy mysterious drones over Europe are raising alarm bellsNY Times: Russia and other states are becoming brazen in adopting 'grey zone' attacks.05 Jan 08:30 PM
World'Raised more questions than answers': Americans baffled by mystery drone sightingsPolice received calls about drone sightings – and the calls haven't stopped.14 Dec 06:07 AM
