Rocket Lab

Hear from Paul Spain and Nyssa Waters, founder and CEO of Possibl.ai and rcrt, as they discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, touching on privacy, ethics, and data sovereignty.

Host Paul Spain is joined by Josh Robb, Co-Founder and COO of Tend Health, for an in-depth look at how Tend Health is transforming primary healthcare in New Zealand through digital innovation,…

In this episode, host Paul Spain chats with Alain Richardt, founder of Atomic Tessellator. Learn about Alain’s unconventional journey from global tech consultancy to bootstrapping world-class…

Host Paul Spain is joined by Glenn Maiden, Chief Security Officer at Fortinet and Director of Threat Intelligence Operations at FortiGuard Labs, Australia and New Zealand.

Host Paul Spain and Adrian Smith, founder and CEO of BlinkPay, explore open banking, the impacts of the Consumer Product Data Act, and how BlinkPay is helping reshape payments and data sharing in Aotearoa.

Join host Paul Spain and Nilay Rathod (Spark) as Nilay discusses how Spark’s collaboration with Starlink is revolutionising connectivity, the impacts of shutting down 3G, the role of AI in business transformation and cybersecurity and what’s next for Spark.

Host Paul Spain is joined by Brett Roberts as they unpack the latest tech news from New Zealand and the wider world. From Peter Beck’s bold leadership, a look back at Apple’s 50‑year legacy of design and disruption, a trip around the moon with Artemis 2 crew and more.

Join host Paul Spain and James Bergin (Xero) as they unpack this week’s tech news, including Halter’s multi-million-dollar funding, NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2026 finalists announced, the end of the 3G era…

Listen in as host Paul Spain sits down with Joe Goddard (One NZ) as they explore One NZ’s satellite-to-mobile networks, introduction of One Wallet and Phone Dollars and what’s next for One NZ.

Host Paul Spain is joined by James Pinner, CEO of New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP), to explore the impact of New Zealand’s venture capital and startup scene.

Join Paul Spain as he welcomes Marian Johnson for a lively discussion about New Zealand’s tech innovation scene.

Listen in as host Paul Spain is joined by Stephen Kurzeja (2degrees) to discuss 2degrees’ direct‑to‑cell satellite coverage, and AI‑powered digital transformation.

Join host Paul Spain as he sits down with Sam Vye of Syos Aerospace, a trailblazing New Zealand tech company shaking up the unmanned vehicle industry.

Listen in as host Paul Spain sits down with Chris Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Count, an AI powered accounting platform aiming to disrupt the likes of Xero and traditional accounting software.

Hear from Paul Spain and Ben O’Brien as they unpack the latest tech news including NZ Police’s redaction glitch, a new Government Digital Delivery Agency, smart TV privacy concerns, James Powell’s…

Join Paul Spain and Greg Shanahan, Managing Director at Veriphi and TIN, as they delve into the 2025 TIN Report revealing key takeaways, growth sectors, the evolving world of tech exports, and how NZ…

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown talks with Paul Spain about the future of technology in Auckland and New Zealand. The mayor shares his vision for making Auckland a leading tech hub and how he believes the city can better contribute to New Zealand’s economy.

A call with NZ’s first astronaut and space tourist—Mark Rocket, as he recounts his inspiring experience of launching into orbit, floating in zero gravity, and seeing Earth from space.

Join host Paul Spain and Levi Fawcett, founder of Partly as Levi shares insights from All Goods, delves into the complexities of the automotive industry, and discusses Partly’s mission to revolutionise car parts procurement.

Join Paul Spain and Josh Webb (HYPR NZ) as they delve into the latest tech news. They celebrate Uber’s 10-year milestone in New Zealand, discuss the implications of lifting the genetic engineering ban, and examine AI’s impact on the music industry.

On this episode host Paul Spain is joined by guest Darrell Webster of Modern Work Mentor to discuss Apples latest developments, including Apple Vision Pro – the latest virtual/augmented reality headset and the 15” MacBook Air.

Bill Bennett & Paul Spain discuss the big tech news topics of the week – including Rocket Lab, Vista, 2degrees/Orcon merger, upcoming Apple announcements + more.

Paul Spain shares why we have a unique opportunity to invite the world’s leading technology firms (among others) to establish innovation and operations hubs in New Zealand.

Thiefquest malware targets Mac pirates, Facebook boycotts snowball, NZ Covid Tracer, closed borders, Lightbox and Neon merge, Rocket Lab loses rocket and payload, Iran threatens retaliation for cyber attacks.

Amazon buys autonomous driving company Zoox, Microsoft retail stores future is online, 3D printed Rockets and what this means for SpaceX and Rocket Lab, SpaceX futuristic spaceports, Microsoft’s…

Sarah Putt (CIO) and Paul Spain (Gorilla Technology) discuss the big news from Apple’s online Worldwide Developers Conference across Mac, iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS.

Goodnest update from CEO James MacAvoy, ComCom vs computer thieves, a patient told he was dying via telepresence, Rocket Lab targets the Moon, Galaxy S10 fingerprint challenge, Pixel 4 and 4 XL, Oppo Reno2 Z, GoPro Max, Microsoft NZ Partner Awards results.

Nokia 9 Pureview hands on, Orion NZ Radio Network, Rocket Lab’s 6th launch, Facebook vs Bot sellers, Artificial Intelligence vision tech for Christchurch Mosque, Oppo AX5s + more Hosted by Paul Spain…

Amazon free Music, Apple’s $500m Arcade, Microsoft Surface earbuds, Chorus promises improvements, Kiwi truckie fatigue monitoring, Sky TV vs Spark Sport, Rocket Lab’s satellite platform, Samsung…

Paul Spain and Myriam Joire (tnkgrl) discuss Tesla’s Autopilot in NZ and US, Freeview’s Android TV stick and New Freeview Recorder, Rocket Lab and NASA, Virgin Galactic, punch hole smartphones and the Nokia 7.1 giveaway.

Big Apple refresh, bad start for Ola, E-mopeds arrive in Auckland, Lime scooter recall, Samsung foldable smartphone, Rocket Lab attracts global attention with a commercial launch, Xiaomi (Mi) goes well in NZ, Kacific unlimited satellite broadband vs VDSL.

The latest from Network for Learning on their work student internet trials – plus Intel under the spotlight, Ebay Plus free shipping offer, is Apple playing fair, a new burger robot, Samsung’s new Flip smart whiteboard TV, Rocket Lab launch update.

Inside Lightbox with Hema Patel, Apple’s Autonomous Car Play, Uber that killed said to have emergency braking disabled, SwipedOn to the US, Microsoft talking AI, Rocket Lab launch update, GDPR +…

Listen to the Podcast here: Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen on Android RSS Feed Rocket Lab is the global leader in smaller rockets – bringing the cost of launching a rocket into space from over US$100 million to under US$5 million.

This week a drone saved swimmers, what could be next? Rocket Lab reaches orbit on the second attempt, Amazon’s checkout-free store opens to public, Airbnb cuts losing in San Francisco, Hawaiki cable update, Magpie cancels Kickstarter offer.

This week’s topics – HTC U11, IBM/Sony 330TB tape tech, Rocket Lab shares insights on failing to reach orbit, Will the All Blacks leave Sky, US arrests security expert Marcus Hutchins (aka MalwareTech) who stopped Wannacry, Remote working, Urgent Couriers.

We discuss NZ’s new emergency call location service, highlights of Techweek 2017, Xero’s rise to being cashflow positive, Pushpay the big winner at NZ HiTech Awards, Wanna Cry (wcrypt) ransomware and Peter Beck’s Rocket Lab set to launch.

We try out Apple’s iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Watch series 2. Also Twitter blasts past 140 characters, GoPro Karma Drone, check your credit rating, Tasman Global Access update, Oracle Cloud, Ignite, Peter Jackson, Infocus MondoPad, Rocket Lab is go.

We discuss Rocket Lab’s NASA partnership, Vector’s Tesla/Solar giveaway, Amazon’s drive up supermarket, Windows 10’s arrival, crowd sensing tech, Microsoft and a missing laptop, Parrot Bebop drone and a report that suggests ‘Android is Flabbergastingly insecure’.

Paul visits Rocket Lab and discusses the Electron rocket with founder Peter Beck. Also discussed the low cost HTC Desire 310 launched by Skinny Mobile, the selfie toaster, a police raid on Microsoft China and further insights with the LG’s G3 hero phone.