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Watch NZH Focus: Trump and Clinton under attack

Watch NZH Focus: Leaked emails show the former US Secretary of State Colin Powell’s contempt for both major presidential candidates. Two trucks carrying aid from Turkey have arrived in the northern Syrian town of Jarablus. And the European Space Agency says its mission to chart more than 1 billion stars is on track.

The rocket built for space tourism

The New Glenn rocket is named for John Glenn, the first American to reach orbit. It should be ready to fly by the end of the decade.

Nasa to save Earth from killer asteroid

Nasa launches first ever mission to take samples from an asteroid in the hope of preventing the space rock colliding with Earth later this century.

SpaceX explosion remains a mystery

As investigation continues, Musk asks the public for help in figuring out what caused his rocket to ignite.

Meet the Pope's alien hunter

The Pope's astronomer, Brother Guy Consolmagno, is visiting Great Barrier Island today. He talks to science reporter Jamie Morton about faith, science and little green men.

Clear air for Rocket Lab launch

Rocket Lab has moved closer to a trial launch from its East Coast site by doing a deal with Airways to keep its launch airspace clear.

'One small step for man' ...or was it?

It's one of the most famous quotes of all time but experts say Neil Armstrong's accent may be to blame for his claim his first words on the moon were misquoted.

Preparing for dangers from space

Scientists believe they have found all asteroids near Earth the same size as that which killed the dinosaurs, but many other smaller ones remain undetected.

New 'Earth-like' planet discovered

Scientists have discovered what they believe to be a new planet, the closest one ever detected outside our solar system.

What 'Proxima b' planetary discovery means

Scientists are excited about the possibility a new planet orbiting around our sun's closest neighbour may have an atmosphere.

Want to be a space tour guide? Apply here

Welcome to the era of the space tour guide.

Kiwi who could become Nasa astronaut

A Kiwi scientist is just one small step away from becoming a Nasa astronaut after being invited for an interview.

Q&A: Canterbury researcher's Nasa dream

Canterbury University's Dr Sarah Kessans, who has made it to the final round of interviews for Nasa's astronaut programme, sits down for a quick Q&A.

Earth-like planet 'in our lifetime'?

Using a reflecting telescope at the European Southern Observatory (ESO), astronomers have recently discovered exoplanet about 4.25 light-years from the Sun.

Mystery object in orbit near Neptune

Astronomers are confused by the recent discovery of a mystery object orbiting around the sun backwards.

Rocket Lab mission gets okay from US Govt

Rocket Lab's mission to send a rocket to the moon is a step closer to reality.