AirlinesRocket Lab reveals problem that caused last mission to failWhat went wrong amid the bid for "warp-speed" turnaround.31 Jul 08:41 PM
BusinessFrom Ōamaru to the edge of orbit: Kiwi startup unveils reusable craftThe firm with some Government backing could one day to take on Rocket Lab.28 Jul 05:35 AM
BusinessSpace cadets: Rocket Lab launches apprenticeship programmeFounder wants to help train New Zealand's "lost generation".22 Jul 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRocket Lab's problem likely 'baked in' months agoLaunch programme pause during probe but no time to 'cry into your cornflakes'.06 Jul 05:53 AM
BusinessLost in space: Rocket Lab mission failure comes with a costHigh tech payload expected to be covered by insurance - Peter Beck.05 Jul 03:01 AM
BusinessRocket Lab investigates Electron rocket launch failureMission payload not recoverable, spokeswoman confirms04 Jul 11:50 PM
BusinessLost in space: Disaster strikes Rocket Lab launchRocket Lab's 'Pics or it didn't happen' launch was fast-tracked to avoid bad weather.04 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNasa's small step to the Moon a giant leap for Rocket LabAs Rocket Lab gets back to high frequency launches to Earth's orbit Moon mission beckons26 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentGovernment allowed 26 Rocket Lab employees into NZGovernment says it allowed 26 overseas workers into the country to help launch rockets.16 Jun 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismVisionweek: What post-Covid NZ should look likeConsensus is picking up where we left off would be a mistake when we can make a better NZ.14 Jun 12:00 AM
Business'It never ends well': Rocket Lab boss Peter Beck's warning to the GovernmentBeck has warned against the Government acting as venture capitalists.10 May 03:50 AM
BusinessTrump's Space Force: Rocket Lab takes giant step toward first US launchPeter Beck reassures that NZ is still in the frame, offers sharp advice to government.29 Apr 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab: Peter Beck explains that dramatic helicopter drop-test clipPLUS: Beck updates on Covid-19 impact.09 Apr 05:45 AM
AirlinesRocket Lab buys Canadian satellite companyRocket Lab has so far delivered 48 satellites to orbit on the Electron launch vehicle.17 Mar 12:10 AM
BusinessRocket Lab chosen by NASA to launch Pathfinder Mission to the MoonThe firm-fixed-price launch contract was valued at $15.4 million, NASA reported.15 Feb 12:03 AM
BusinessWatch: Another Rocket Lab military launch - this time for spook agencyFirst mission of 2020 a success.31 Jan 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Neglected' Wairoa town centre gets $6.1m to be revitalisedMayor happy burned and under-utilised buildings will become hub of business and tourism.21 Jan 11:25 PM
AirlinesRocket Lab building a second launch pad at MahiaRocket Lab's second pad at Mahia is part of its global expansion.18 Dec 08:09 PM
AirlinesNo nukes in space: Govt updates rules on what can be launched from NZRocket Lab payloads so far would have met new rules.17 Dec 05:08 AM
New ZealandWas it a UFO? The image that had NZers guessingThere's a remarkable explanation for the appearance in the sky.06 Dec 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMillions being spent on space tech in NZ. Here's what's at stakeNew Zealand is emerging as an important player in the space rush.01 Nov 06:00 PM
BusinessRocket Lab gears for missions to lunar orbit by 2020Kiwi-American company gears for the second major phase of its life.22 Oct 08:49 PM
BusinessRocket Lab's next big missionThe mission will lift-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on the Māhia Peninsula.30 Sep 09:49 PM
BusinessYoung Hawke's Bay robotics team score at big Lego eventThe team's success delights their inspiration, Rocket Lab co-founder Peter Beck.21 May 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStunning photo captures beauty of Rocket Lab's first night flightMahia man Canaan Akuhata-Brown was lucky enough to be in prime position.06 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandNight flight delight: Hawke's Bay spots the Rocket Lab launch from hundreds of kilometres away"We watched it on the live stream and we looked up and boom, it was there."06 May 01:56 AM
Business3...2...1... Rocket Lab successfully launches US Air Force payloadTake two: Rocket Lab launched its STP-27RD mission.05 May 05:29 AM
BusinessWhat's next for Rocket Lab: Beck talks US Air Force launch, moreBeck defends missions for US military agencies.13 Apr 02:00 AM
AirlinesRocket Lab's next leap - a satellite 'bus'The NZ-founded firm is expanding by offering a space craft for customers to add own tech,09 Apr 05:00 AM
KahuFront Page podcast: Can NZ find the cure to terrorism?Today's top news: remembrance service held in Christchurch, racism blamed for NZ deaths.29 Mar 02:46 AM
BusinessWatch: Rocket Lab's launch for US defence agency successfulControversial payload set to be deployed. Watch launch highlights.28 Mar 11:44 PM
EditorialEditorial: 2019, a further space odyssey?EDITORIAL: With two major space-age achievements already this year, what else is in store?07 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionChris KeallComment: CNN's annoying Rocket Lab reportThe company's maiden commercial flight generated a ton of global coverage.12 Nov 08:37 PM