New Zealand'Once in a lifetime': Kiwis have chance to see comet reappearing after 80,000 yearsThe best chance to see the comet would be to leave the city and head west.13 Oct 08:21 AM
New ZealandSolar tsunamis: New Zealand plans for potential ‘major infrastructure failure’It's a matter of 'when, not if' the Earth is hit hard by extreme space weather.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night skyThe aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.11 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandHow to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzleThe aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.11 Oct 04:50 AM
WorldSevere solar storm to hit Earth, affecting power and satellitesInflux of solar energy and particles could affect power systems and satellite operations.09 Oct 07:36 PM
New ZealandKiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as TaurangaPeople were given a rare glimpse into the mechanics of the sun after the solar storm.08 Oct 05:25 PM
CompaniesRocket Lab bags second Mars contract with ‘opportunities in the billions’But there's a snag with its first mission to the Red Planet.07 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandAuroras in Auckland incoming? Unusually intense solar flare blasted from the SunAstro-photographers could soon be in for another treat: Nasa records a major solar flare.02 Oct 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesRocket Lab shares are up 57% in a month, seen climbing furtherBlast off.30 Sep 04:00 PM
BusinessTech Insider: Mark Rocket on Kea Aerospace’s $15m raise, rift with Peter BeckPlus: New blood at Tuanz, John Chow goes electric.30 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe satellite spectrum battle that could shape the new space economyFinancial Times: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is pushing to loosen limits on transmissions.28 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJudith Collins reveals details of ‘red-tape cutting’ space strategyNew policy announced at Christchurch summit will be implemented by the end of 2025.24 Sep 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAerospace summit: Protestors see too much defence work, startups say we’re too squeamishGroup wanted Rocket Lab and Rakon to cut all ties with military, surveillance partners.24 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandSpace summit protestorsProtestors outside the New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldSpaceX to send five uncrewed Starships to MarsMusk said the first uncrewed starship to land on Mars would be within five years.22 Sep 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the space school collapse: Where millions and Kiwi parents' money wentDebt of $19m for Australian parent company; director shifted assets before collapse.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRocket Lab’s Electron rocket successfully deploys five Kineis satellites to orbitSir Peter Beck: 'With each mission, we bring the world closer, enabling vital data.'21 Sep 08:47 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in CanterburyStudents impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.21 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandEarth set to become a two moon planetA 10-metre-wide asteroid will begin orbiting the planet on September 29.20 Sep 09:06 AM
New ZealandFrom Lower Hutt to Mars: The Kiwi superconductor destined for space missionPowerful superconductor electric rocket thruster being built in a Wellington shed.19 Sep 11:16 PM
BusinessBezos plots GPS rival as Putin menaces satellite systemsTelegraph: Tech giant's Project Kuiper will compete against Elon Musk's Starlink, too.17 Sep 12:20 AM
WorldTech billionaire completes first private spacewalkElon Musk’s company again succeeded in pushing the boundaries of commercial spaceflight.12 Sep 10:14 PM
WorldWebb telescope detects what looks like a giant question mark in space'The cosmos itself teases us with a cosmic question mark.'05 Sep 06:43 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti's aerospace vision: Unlocking economic and cultural opportunitiesA 5% market share could boost Tairāwhiti's economy by $500 million and create 4000 jobs.05 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldNasa makes discovery ‘as important as gravity’ about EarthScientists find ‘invisible force’ lifting up sky 240km above the planet.30 Aug 04:07 AM
Entertainment‘Apollo 13 had a near-zero chance of survival – but Mum always thought Dad would make it back’Nasa commander Jim Lovell's kids recall the trauma of his final mission ahead of new film.26 Aug 05:10 PM
WorldNasa to keep two astronauts trapped in space until next yearBoeing's Starliner faces new setbacks as Nasa opts for SpaceX return mission.24 Aug 09:56 PM
New Zealand‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lightsLights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.19 Aug 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldStranded in space? Nasa doesn’t see the Starliner astronauts that wayNew York Times: The astronauts face an eight-month stay after Starliner glitch.19 Aug 01:31 AM
BusinessBlast-off: Why Rocket Lab shares are up 38%Plus: Helicopters offloaded after firm calls time on mid-air catch.18 Aug 09:16 PM
ReviewsReview - Alien: Romulus serves up invasive, exploitative space horrorOPINION: We watched the action-packed return to the franchise’s roots.15 Aug 05:00 AM
EntertainmentThe terrifying reason why we’ve never met aliensHollywood films may be filled with aliens, but the silence from space is deafening.11 Aug 03:04 AM
WorldEight days to eight months: Space crew could be in space until Feb as Nasa weighs optionsDecision on Starliner vs SpaceX return for astronauts remains pending amid safety debates.09 Aug 07:15 AM
BusinessRocket Lab shares blast off after it reports revenue surgeFirm receives more backing from Uncle Sam, updates on Neutron.08 Aug 10:05 PM
