WorldAstronomers find hints of life on VenusBizarre microbes may exist in the clouds over the planet described as 'Earth's evil twin'.14 Sep 07:26 PM
World'Mighty mice stay ripped in spaceThey held onto their muscle during a month-long stay at the International Space Station.07 Sep 08:52 PM
EntertainmentHilary heads into orbitHilary Swank leads a mission to Mars in Netflix's 'Away'06 Sep 05:09 PM
BusinessSuccessfully launched homegrown satellite could 'triple' Rocket Lab's businessHow the secret launch went down.03 Sep 08:31 PM
New ZealandLights in the sky: Starlink satellites spotted over NZThe satellites are part of SpaceX's planned internet satellite constellation system.08 Aug 05:36 PM
New ZealandUFO over Porirua?UFO over Porirua? Mysterious hovering lights stun locals. Video / Theodora FaafiaWatch03 Aug 04:19 AM
World'Incredible feat' - astronauts emerge after splashdownThe first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit have emerged from the spacecraft.02 Aug 08:25 PM
AirlinesRocket Lab reveals problem that caused last mission to failWhat went wrong amid the bid for "warp-speed" turnaround.31 Jul 08:41 PM
World'On our way to Mars': Nasa rover successfully lifts offThe Perseverance has lifted off from Cape Canaveral and is on its way to Mars.30 Jul 11:21 PM
WorldNASA ups the ante with the newest Mars roverSet to rocket away this week from Florida, the spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet. Video / APWatch29 Jul 09:44 PM
WorldMission to Mars ready to blast off in FloridaNASA's most elaborate life-hunting rover is on the verge of lift off in Florida.29 Jul 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Nasa found the ideal hole on Mars to land inNew York Times: Crater is a promising place to look for evidence of extinct Martian life.29 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandLucky shot: Tauranga photographer captures Comet NeowiseBut if you want to see it with the naked eye, you are out of luck.28 Jul 06:07 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
WorldUS and UK accuse Russia of testing new anti-satellite space weaponUS and UK have hit out at Russia accusing Moscow of launching a new projectile into space.24 Jul 07:45 AM
WorldSigue Sigue Sputnik: Russia accused of firing weapon in spaceInternational critics say that Russia's actions "threaten the peaceful use of space".23 Jul 07:39 PM
BusinessSpace cadets: Rocket Lab launches apprenticeship programmeFounder wants to help train New Zealand's "lost generation".22 Jul 07:03 PM
World'Hope' probe still functioning after launch to MarsThe UAE probe for Mars, named Amal has made it into orbit and is still functioning.19 Jul 11:48 PM
WorldFirst Arab interplanetary mission prepared for launchOrbiter — named Amal, or Hope — readied for blast off from Tanegashima Space Center.19 Jul 07:23 PM
WorldGiant swarm of flying ants spotted from spaceMeteorologists were initially confused as radar was picking up rain.17 Jul 10:05 PM
WorldEarth about to invade Mars, big timeThe US, China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to the Red Planet.13 Jul 09:01 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
BusinessBusiness Hub: Rocket LabRocket Lab's Moon mission: The NZ-based staff describe how they'll get a Nasa satellite into lunar orbit. Video / Brett Phibbs / Jed BradleyWatch26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThey want to sell balloon rides 30km up. Haven't we heard this before?New York Times: Trips to the stratosphere never got off the ground. They're trying again.23 Jun 12:02 AM
New ZealandWellington council puts brakes on city speed limitSince 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.10 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGoing viral, or not, in the Milky WayNew York Times: Is the pandemic a rehearsal for our own cosmic mortality?05 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldStadium-sized asteroid to make 'close approach' with Earth, NASA warnsThe asteroid is expected to pass Earth at a speed of 11.146km/second.03 Jun 11:42 PM
WorldGood morning sunshine: Nasa says sun is 'waking up'A surge in solar activity has been detected, but what impact will it have on Earth?02 Jun 02:09 AM
WorldSpaceX Launch: Dinosaur toy accompanies Nasa astronauts to ISSNasa and SpaceX sent two astronauts into space, but they weren't the only ones on board.31 May 08:18 PM
WorldSpaceX crew dock and board the International Space Station'We are so proud of everything you’ve done for our country.' After 19 hours the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and it’s two crew docked successfully to the International Space Station. Video / NASA TVWatch31 May 06:43 PM