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
WorldSpaceX's incredible landing with International Space StationSpaceX capsule that launched two astronauts into space has successfully docked at the ISS.31 May 05:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow Nasa's astronauts became SpaceX's customersNew York Times: A successful launch could ignite a future long imagined.27 May 02:57 AM
WorldNasa, SpaceX bringing astronaut launches back to home turfFor the first time in history, a private company is running the show.22 May 11:37 PM
New ZealandComment: Vermin of the sky strike againAstronomer Dr Ian Griffin has taken issue with the Starlink satellites launched by SpaceX.14 May 07:49 PM
EntertainmentElon Musk and Grimes welcome first child, but California law not happy with the nameSpelling's tricky, it's unpronounceable and Elon Musk and Grimes' newborn named X Æ A-12 can't even be registered in California. Video / APWatch08 May 08:56 AM
WorldAstronomers find closest black hole to Earth - in Southern Hemisphere skiesBlack hole is so near that the two stars dancing with it can be seen by the naked eye.06 May 05:52 PM
New ZealandSmoke trail over Queenstown possible meteorQueenstown resident Matt Wilcox was lucky enough to witness what was probably a meteor on Wednesday evening. Video / Matthew WillcoxWatch30 Apr 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld50 years ago, three astronauts survived Apollo 13. Could disaster strike again?New York Times: Trip to the moon later this decade should be safer, but it won't be safe.17 Apr 05:00 PM
World'Quite surreal': Astronauts land in drastically new world after 200 days in space"It is quite surreal for us to see this whole situation unfolding on the planet below."17 Apr 08:37 AM
WorldInside Apollo 13: Enhanced pics reveal life on ill-fated space missionThe aborted mission became a life-and-death drama gripping the entire world.13 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandSpace-X satellites dazzle Kiwis as they floated over NZ Friday eveningSpace-X satellites dazzle Kiwis as they floated over NZ Friday evening. Video / Jagdeep Singh Gill / Garry CheemaWatch20 Mar 07:56 AM
New Zealand'What is that?': Strange lights spotted by Kiwi star-gazersStrange lights spotted over Auckland.20 Mar 06:59 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
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy didn't Saturn eat Titan, its biggest moon?New York Times: New simulations explain how the ringed planet ended up with Titan.11 Mar 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWant to orbit Earth? Only two seats left on this tripNew York Times: The ticket will only set you back $87 million.06 Mar 01:01 AM
WorldBiggest explosion ever seen in universe discoveredThe explosion was five times bigger than the previous record-holder.27 Feb 09:08 PM
World'Eruption of unprecedented size': Biggest explosion seen in universeAstronomers have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe.27 Feb 08:49 PM
WorldEarth has a new mini-moonAstronomers have spotted a tiny object in Earth's gravity – a mini-moon.26 Feb 07:32 PM
New ZealandElon Musk's Starlink spotted in NZ night skiesStarlink, star-bright, you might see Elon Musk's satellites tonight.24 Feb 06:59 PM
WorldAre we all living in a parallel universe? Physicist says yesExpert says we are close to being able to prove the existence of alternate realities.23 Feb 06:40 PM
Freight and logisticsElon Musk: From sleeping in factory to on the cusp of launching crew into spaceTrump has compared him to Thomas Edison, calling him "one of our great geniuses."22 Feb 12:39 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
New ZealandNZ scientists shed fresh light on universe's originsScientists learn more about mysterious cosmic epoch that lasted a trillionth of a second.11 Feb 04:30 AM
