New ZealandClouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipseNorthlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.13 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandBlood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipseThe total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.13 Mar 03:00 AM
BusinessRocket Lab buys another US firm for US$75mThe deal is Rocket Lab's fifth major acquisition.12 Mar 12:29 AM
WorldBooster success but upper stage fails again in SpaceX Starship testSpaceX's Starship booster was successfully caught using "chopsticks".07 Mar 02:18 AM
BusinessEuropean rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission'Perfect launch' as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences.06 Mar 07:44 PM
BusinessRocket Lab reveals role in Firefly’s moon landing, investment banker rates it against Elon Musk’s SpaceXThe mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.04 Mar 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRevenue liftoff: $18b Rocket Lab reveals record financial year'Milestones to hit': Space company gives an update on its Neutron rocket programme. 27 Feb 10:37 PM
World‘Terrified’: Jeff Bezos to send Katy Perry and Gayle King to spaceThe flight will be the first all-female commercial space mission.27 Feb 08:08 PM
New ZealandThreat of ‘citykiller’ asteroid due to approach Earth in 2032 downgraded But why are so obsessed with 'doomsday scenarios' like this?23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldOdds of ‘city killer’ asteroid hitting Earth increase againIt's now the most threatening space rock ever recorded by modern forecasting.19 Feb 06:33 PM
BusinessKea Aerospace makes first stratospheric flightKea Aerospace achieves a major milestone with the Kea Atmos Mk1b, soaring into the stratosphere for the first time.Watch11 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy the odds of an asteroid striking Earth in 2032 keep going up (and down)New York Times: Why it’s not yet time to worry.10 Feb 01:16 AM
WorldAsteroid samples reveal basic building blocks for lifeThe samples were collected by Nasa’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft in 2020.30 Jan 06:53 AM
World‘Highest risk ever’: Asteroid threat prompts global actionExperts suggest using a spacecraft to deflect the asteroid and prevent impact.29 Jan 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTen quickfire takes on Trump’s tech moves, and the impact on NZThe incoming President has issued orders on crypto, AI, EVs and more.27 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation riseUS-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.22 Jan 05:14 AM
New ZealandLast chance to see rare 'Atlas' comet over NZ skiesThe comet will appear bigger on its return visit.22 Jan 04:17 AM
WorldUS grounds SpaceX’s Starship after fiery mid-air explosionStarship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.17 Jan 11:54 PM
BusinessWatch: SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodesIn terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint.17 Jan 04:31 AM
BusinessBlue Origin’s New Glenn rocket blasts into orbit for first timeThe mission is seen as critical to Blue Origin’s efforts to compete with SpaceX.16 Jan 10:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQantas delays flights to avoid SpaceX rocket partsFinancial Times: Airline warned by US about risk of debris re-entering atmosphere.14 Jan 10:59 PM
New ZealandSpace spectacle: ‘Once in a lifetime’ comet to be visible in NZ skiesKiwis likely to get glimpse at passing comet that’s been making for stunning images.14 Jan 01:37 AM
Markets with MadisonBest of Markets with Madison: Rocket LabGo behind the scenes of our space company's biggest developments. 12 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEclipses and supermoons: Five things for Kiwi stargazers to look for in 2025, starting this weekFrom solar eclipses to meteors, there's plenty of action in 2025's astronomical calendar.12 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldBurning space junk weighing 500kg crash lands in Kenyan villageWarning of rise of debris falling into populated areas as amount of space junk surges.03 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldEarth overdue for solar 'superflare' that could blackout satellites, powerObserving other systems has shown we are in much more jeopardy from the Sun than thought.12 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandHow to watch this year's last 'significant' meteor showerA meteor shower considered to be one of the best will peak this weekend.12 Dec 07:19 AM
New ZealandSix days without power: Plans for extreme solar storm hitting NZ revealedSpace weather could damage critical power, communications infrastructure.03 Dec 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab nabs Biden funding, launches twice in 24 hours, stock hits highSir Peter Beck's wealth tops $2b amid launches from two pads in different hemispheres.25 Nov 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Potentially catastrophic': Emergency agency preparing for extreme solar stormCommunications and power are often affected by solar storms. 24 Nov 08:03 PM
WorldTrump, Musk watch SpaceX abort Starship booster catchSpaceX’s Starship rocket splashed down after an aborted booster catch attempt.20 Nov 01:44 AM
BusinessSpaceX set for Starship’s next flight, with Trump watchingThe 30-minute launch window opens at 11am, New Zealand time.19 Nov 07:47 PM
BusinessThe first Kiwi-made aircraft to go supersonicDawn Aerospace's Mk II Aurora becomes the first Kiwi designed made aircraft to break the sound barrier. Video / Dawn AerospaceWatch18 Nov 06:35 PM
BusinessWatch: Aurora becomes first Kiwi-made aircraft to break the sound barrierFirst civilian aircraft to go supersonic since the Concorde.18 Nov 06:20 PM
