New ZealandRaining paint and nails: Police probe into drone strikes on Napier hill homeOne incident took place last Friday, but several have reportedly happened since August.06 Nov 02:55 AM
WorldUkraine sends robots to war to break battlefield deadlockAerial drones rule the skies in the war, now land drones are being used on front lines.21 Oct 04:00 PM
TechnologyHigh-flying Syos buys underwater drone maker Bay Dynamics Subsea capability was the only element missing in firm's offering to customers. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
Football Ferns'I could have done more': Canada's assistant coach on Olympic drone spying scandal09 Oct 02:27 AM
PremiumBusinessAviation Action Plan released: Changes for Ōhakea, regional airlines, aim to speed up new drone rules15 Sep 09:00 PM
OpinionThe drone is now squarely in Nato’s courtOpinion: The Russian drone attack on Poland was a warning shot that needs to be assessed.10 Sep 10:22 PM
WorldDrones violated Poland's airspace 19 times, seven were foundKyiv said it showed the need for a combined Ukraine-Europe air defence shield.10 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldDrone dilemma: Ukraine has to balance needs for front lines with export revenueUkraine drone manufacturers say they need foreign funding and co-operation to scale-up.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith ‘Ghost Bat’ drone, Australia gears up for new arms raceNew York Times: 'If we rely on US, we’re in the back of the queue,' defence analyst says.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWonder in the skies: Drone show crowned NZ’s best cultural eventThe win is hailed as proof Aronui Arts Festival's 'bold new step' has paid off.03 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at Syos Aerospace as its founder reveals big expansion plansFollowing its £30m drone deal with the UK Government, the Mount Maunganui startup is adding new uncrewed vehicles and tripling its local staff. Video \ Jason DordayWatch03 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessBehind the scenes at Mount Maunganui’s Syos as it triples staffSyos plans to triple its Mount Maunganui workforce within 12 months.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldRussian drones shadow US weapons routes in GermanyNew York Times: Flights appear to be intel-gathering about arms shipments to Ukraine.28 Aug 09:05 PM
Markets with MadisonBehind Australia's $3.3b counter-drone company – and CEO's Christchurch connectionDroneShield is making millions selling drone guns and detection systems to militaries. 21 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandMarkets with Madison: DroneShieldDrones were harmed in the making of this episode, and that’s exactly the point. This episode takes you behind Australian counter-drone company DroneShield’s expansion.Watch21 Aug 07:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportHow drones are reshaping the future of New Zealand farmingNew Zealand's geography is well-suited to the use of drones23 Jul 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe world's most powerful military is weak in a key areaNew York Times: China has a huge advantage in an influential area of warfare - drones.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage captures 'mesmerising' Matariki drone showThe show used drones, lights and sound to tell Matariki stories at the Rotorua Lakefront.22 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPeeping drones? 54% increase in incidents amid privacy fearsDrones’ capabilities have made the technology 'like opening Pandora’s Box'.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice use drone in search for missing woman in ChristchurchElisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.18 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near youAt Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana GarciaWatch18 Jun 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ-drone investigation: Operators ‘gutted’ and warn of potential disaster'Russian roulette': Drone operator says airport incident shows need for oversight.12 Jun 06:25 AM
WorldHow drones have become a critical part of the Ukraine warThe Kremlin has weapon to step up pressure on Kyiv to accept its war demands.10 Jun 07:30 PM
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
