WorldNASA's record-setting Koch, crewmates safely back on earthEleven months in orbit sets the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman.07 Feb 12:06 AM
TravelSpaceX billionaire calls off 'looney' quest for loveNearly 28,000 women had responded to the lonely hearts ad.04 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandWhat a blast! Countdown on for amateur rocket launch"It really is rocket science," say team who built the NASA replica in a shed.03 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandStrange lights in night sky: Astronomers worried about SpaceX satellitesSpaceX plans to launch 12,000 satellites - but astronomers are worried.01 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandStrange lights seen in the sky across New Zealand baffle residentsStrange lights seen in the sky across New Zealand baffle residents. Video / Rohit Andoria / SpaceXWatch01 Feb 09:07 PM
New ZealandNZ's stunning night sky: Why you should enjoy it this summerNZ has some of the darkest night skies on Earth. So why have we lost our connection?20 Jan 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: US military's secret cargo shipment to AucklandA US military transport plane slipped in and out of Auckland carrying a secret payload.17 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandSpace flights could take off from OamaruChristchurch-based space launch company has signed with Waitaki District Council.17 Jan 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWho is the Japanese billionaire seeking a 'special woman' for space?New York Times: Who is the billionaire looking for a wing woman in space?14 Jan 11:31 PM
TravelSpaceX billionaire woos 'life partner' with tickets to moonIt could be: one small step for romance; one giant leap backwards for feminism.14 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldTeen discovers new planet on third day of his NASA internshipThat's one way to make a good impression.11 Jan 12:35 AM
OpinionWhy 2020 might be the year you start believing in aliensHollywood stories have created something of a PR problem for life beyond Earth.07 Jan 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRocket launches and trips to Mars: 2020 space and astronomy eventsNew York Times: Some of the launches, space science and other events to look forward to.06 Jan 05:00 AM
BusinessWill these be the four biggest business stories of the 2020s?Four mega-trends are emerging.31 Dec 09:03 PM
TravelNasa's quiet super-sonic X-plane goes into productionLike something out of Star Wars, the "X-plane" has been given the go ahead.19 Dec 07:55 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
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe new space race marks one giant leap for the private sectorTelegraph: The private companies helping space exploration hit new heights.04 Dec 08:17 PM
WorldScientists discover 'impossible' black hole too big to existDiscovery of black hole raises questions about gaps in Einstein's theory of relativity.29 Nov 07:53 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Facts check defuses satellite scareThe US death rate did not rise by 5 per cent immediately after satellite launch in 1998.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrowing human brain cells gets $16m boostBrain researchers will never have to wash cars to raise money again.21 Nov 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat's next for Rocket Lab as it readies for milestone launchPeter Beck on rocket recycling and how the company is IPO-ready.21 Nov 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Overhead internetPowerful radio beams will come from each satellite to nearly all populated places on Earth19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandElon Musk 'loves NZ' – keen to visit, says Rocket Lab bossMusk would fit in well – a new report values NZ's space sector at $1.7 billion.14 Nov 03:21 AM
New ZealandNZ satellite project aims to avert space collisionsNZ scientists designing cutting-edge 'collision avoidance' tech for satellites.12 Nov 12:47 AM
WorldMini Mercury skips across sun's vast glare in rare transitStargazers in the eastern US and Canada were able to spot Mercury, a tiny black dot.11 Nov 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe final frontier: NZ and Japan in talks over joint space programmeOIA documents show officials cosying up to major Japanese space players.08 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessSpace Minister Phil Twyford defends Rocket Lab's 'entertain the mega rich'Artificial meteor shower satellite will shoot pellets into the atmosphere.06 Nov 03:30 AM
LifestyleMercury retrograde and how it will affect youThe hard science and real superstition of the mysterious phenomenon explained.01 Nov 11:35 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
BusinessYou can now own part of a space company for only $20Virgin Galactic has become the first publicly traded space tourism company.28 Oct 10:24 PM
WorldNasa posts Halloween-themed photo of the sunNasa has shared a sinister photo of the sun, just a few days before spooky celebration.28 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandFrank - Changing South S2 EP5They can’t see stars at home so they’re flocking to see them here. Astro-tourism - putting the twinkle into Tekapo. Frank Film visits after dark. #NZOnAir. Video / Frank FilmWatch27 Oct 06:00 PM
