WorldChina would destroy US military in fight over Taiwan, top secret document warnsReliance on costly arms has US exposed to China’s ability to mass-produce cheaper systems.10 Dec 10:32 PM
WorldPrison intercepts drone delivery of crab boil suppliesStaff said the delivery suggested inmates were planning a holiday steak and crab feast.10 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandMedical drone trialA medical drone trial has taken place in Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘The future’s now’: Hawke's Bay daredevil completes NZ-first drone surfing ride03 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandRaining paint and nails: Police probe into drone strikes on Napier hill home06 Nov 02:55 AM
Football Ferns'I could have done more': Canada's assistant coach on Olympic drone spying scandal09 Oct 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldExplainer: What is Europe’s ‘drone wall’?New York Times: Details are scant, because the effort is in its early stages.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldDenmark says drone incident may have been Russian attackRussia is a suspect in a potential hybrid attack with drones at Copenhagen's airport.23 Sep 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAviation Action Plan released: Changes for Ōhakea, regional airlines, aim to speed up new drone rulesDrones, Ōhakea, a pilot shortage and regional airlines all get attention in the new plan.15 Sep 09:00 PM
WorldNato allies bolster Poland's air defenceFrance and Germany to deploy jets to protect Polish airspace.12 Sep 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Nato faces test after Russia sends drones into PolandNY Times opinion: West should respond in a measured way that raises the costs to Russia.11 Sep 01:56 AM
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
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
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
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