BusinessRichard Branson targets space by 2018Powered tests are set to take place every three weeks, Richard Branson says.05 Jul 07:36 PM
BusinessRocket Lab to build a rocket every weekThe New Zealand company's goal is to build and send rockets to space every week.04 Jul 08:36 PM
BusinessTeam NZ builders swap boats for rocketsFormer America's Cup boat builders have been employed by Rocket Lab.03 Jul 08:00 PM
BusinessEx-Team NZ workers making rocket shipsFormer Team New Zealand boat builders are now making rocket ships.03 Jul 01:34 AM
WorldNo, NASA is not hiding kidnapped kids on MarsConspiracy theory that a child-trafficking ring is operating in secret on the planet.01 Jul 09:49 PM
BusinessWhanganui whiz launches game appsUCOL design student says his gaming apps 'give possibilities and hope'.28 Jun 11:40 PM
WorldIs this proof aliens are on Mars?Nasa's Curiosity rover has snapped a photo of a mysterious object on the surface of Mars.28 Jun 09:34 PM
WorldPlanet may be hiding at edge of solar systemMysterious celestial body may be lurking in the far-flung reaches of the solar system.27 Jun 07:17 PM
World'Nasa on verge of announcing alien life'Recent discoveries in our solar system and beyond have increased hopes of alien life.25 Jun 07:44 PM
OpinionMars missions vital for EarthCOMMENT: Unravelling the secrets is much more important than just getting there first.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNasa prepares for lift off from ChchNasa scientists are preparing to lift off from their flying observatory from Christchurch.24 Jun 08:15 AM
New ZealandNasa's flying observatory lands in NZNasa's flying observatory lands in Christchurch for more scientific night flights.23 Jun 12:56 AM
WorldHawking: 'We need to leave Earth within 30 years'Hawking warns human race must start leaving within 30 years to avoid being wiped out.20 Jun 09:30 PM
WorldNASA's Kepler reveals potential new worldsLaunched in 2009, the Kepler space telescope is our first mission capable of identifying Earth-size planets around other stars. Source: NASA's Ames Research CenterWatch19 Jun 07:50 PM
WorldHas Nasa found our new home planet?Nasa has identified 219 new exoplanet candidates - and 10 could be habitable.19 Jun 07:30 PM
KahuMaori astronomer: We've got Matariki wrongWe're using the wrong month - and calendar - to celebrate Matariki, two academics say.19 Jun 04:19 AM
WorldElon Musk: 'I want to make Mars possible'Elon Musk has revealed more details of his plans to establish first colony on Mars.17 Jun 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Large asteroid' sighting off Auckland west coastThe huge flying object reportedly burnt up off Auckland's west coast.11 Jun 06:57 AM
Small Business'Rocket man' inducted into hall of fameKiwi "Rocket man" has been inducted into the World Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame.10 Jun 09:26 PM
Business'Rocket man' a favourite for major awardPeter Beck has swamped with attention ahead of the World Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.10 Jun 06:53 PM
BusinessTeam that may end up on Mars one dayNasa chose 12 new astronauts from its biggest pool of applicants ever.07 Jun 11:48 PM
WorldNasa wants to fly close to the sunProbe promises to "revolutionise" our understanding of the sun, and unlock its secrets.31 May 08:42 PM
New ZealandSpace junk calamity loomsScientists warn of threat to Earth's upper atmosphere from 'inevitable' collision.31 May 05:00 PM
World'Potentially habitable' Earth planet foundScientists spot 'super-Earth' planet just 21 light-years away.30 May 03:56 AM
BusinessRocket Lab: Beck lets his hair downPeter Beck enjoyed a moment of jubilation before the work of getting to orbit resumed.26 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island wows in spectacular picThis incredible image of NZ's South Island was captured from space.26 May 05:00 PM
BusinessWatch: Lift-off joy at Rocket LabRocket Lab boss Peter Beck and his team celebrate the Electron launch in mission control.25 May 10:43 PM
EconomyRocket Lab lift-off: What now?Rocket Lab has to figure out how to go further after its successful space launch.25 May 08:05 PM
WorldExperts struggle to understand starAstronomers keep a close eye on "Tabby's Star" as it acts up again.25 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesRocket Lab and other engineering featsWhere would a successful rocket Lab launch fit among NZ's engineering feats?25 May 01:21 AM
New ZealandClear Kiwi night skies the envy of US astrophysicistNeil DeGrasse Tyson has spoken ahead of his visit to New Zealand later this year.24 May 10:37 PM
BusinessThe Rocket Man: Who is Peter Beck?Peter Beck is a hands-on engineer who has dreamed of space flight all his life.24 May 10:24 PM
BusinessMoon dust bought for $1400 to fetch $5.7mA woman bought 'moon dust' NASA misplaced for $1400, now it could be worth $5.7m.24 May 07:18 PM
BusinessRocket Lab: 'Thanks for your patience'Rocket Lab says weather will be less of an issue when it reaches a commercial phase.24 May 06:34 PM
