New ZealandSpace rock just a flash in Kiwi historyFor those who missed the spectacle of a 4.6 billion year old chunk of space rock streaking across NZ skies, it could be a long wait till the next show.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandYour chances of finding the meteorAstronomer on why Kiwis hunting for the remains of the space rock that lit up the skies should be looking further afield.11 Feb 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Almost certainly extra terrestrial'A "blinding" flash, intense explosion and sonic booms experienced over much of the country last night were probably caused by a meteor, experts agree.11 Feb 06:28 PM
WorldArmstrong's secret Moon gearBag full of priceless mementos from the most famous space mission of all found stuffed in a closet by Neil Armstrong's widow.09 Feb 09:33 PM
AirlinesSpace cool again as private-funding haul heads to $10bEntrepreneurs are expanding the boundaries of rocket and satellite technology as the US makes room for private enterprise.09 Feb 12:30 AM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Subscriber's guide to the universeA year ago I started subscribing to Scientific American, a publication my older brother has read for years.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Employment12 Qs: Space Centre directorFormer director of Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre Jim Kennedy spent almost 40 years with Nasa. The retiree now travels, speaking on leadership.02 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldFive new Earth-sized planets foundHopes of finding water-based life in our galaxy took a leap forward after five Earth-sized planets were found around a distant star.27 Jan 07:30 PM
WorldOur galaxy's space shortcutA giant doorway to another galaxy may exist at the centre of the Milky Way, a study suggests.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSprings could solve Mars mysteryDramatic geothermal landscape of Waimangu volcanic rift valley a miniature Mars for space buggy inspired by next robotic rover Nasa plans to land on red planet.20 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessMusk eyes speedy space internetElon Musk, the billionaire technology entrepreneur, has announced plans for a space internet project that would provide faster, cheaper access around the globe.19 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentGot right stuff? Rocket Lab wants youIt IS rocket science - and Auckland-based Rocket Lab has about 35 jobs to fill as it shoots for it s first flight at the end of the year.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldThis year's first big solar stormOnly two weeks into the new year, the sun has sent out some crazy streams of radiation.14 Jan 12:17 AM
TravelNew Zealand stars in world's clearest skies listNew Zealand's Lake Tekapo has been ranked one of the best spots in the world for stargazing.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTwo Earth-like planets foundEight new planets have been discovered orbiting at a distance where oceans and life could exist - and two are the most similar to Earth found to date.06 Jan 07:31 PM
WorldSpacecraft nears PlutoA lonely spacecraft is nearing Pluto after a 4.8 billion-kilometer journey lasting almost nine years.04 Jan 07:47 PM
New ZealandComet blasts into our skiesHolidaying star-gazers this week have the chance to observe a huge chunk of ice and gas hurtling through the night sky faster than a speeding bullet.03 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRoar of the crowd heard in scienceYou can take a role in testing the effect of warming skin on memory. Or you can involve yourself in a bid to land a spaceship on the Moon....21 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldProbe's comet landing wins breakthrough voteThe Rosetta mission, which has for the first time put a spacecraft in orbit around a comet and landed a robotic probe on its surface...19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBurps point to life on the red planetIt's not evidence of "little green men" but intriguing "burps" of methane have been recorded by Nasa's Curiosity Rover - which may be from primitive microorganisms.17 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldQantas diverts planes after Sydney hostage crisisQantas is diverting its planes away from central Sydney to free up space for authorities dealing with the siege in a city cafe.15 Dec 01:30 AM
WorldMeteor shower in NZ skiesKiwis will have a chance to see one of the most world's spectacular meteor showers with the naked eye in the early hours of tomorrow morning.14 Dec 05:16 AM
WorldCrowd-funded bid to drill moon's poleA proposed mission to the moon led by British scientists could pave the way for the construction of a lunar observatory.08 Dec 08:35 PM
WorldProbe heading out to mine asteroidJapan is set to launch a space probe on a six-year mission to mine a distant asteroid after the event was postponed because of bad weather, officials said.29 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldMysterious satellite likely on a missionA mysterious Russian object is being tracked by space agencies, giving new life to fears about the increase of space weapons.20 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessCrowd-fund bid for lunar landingMankind may have already accomplished the giant leap of walking on the moon, but a group of scientists and entrepreneurs is hoping to boldly go where no one has gone before.20 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldPrecious data sent before Philae's napScientists are hailing Philae's flight and landing - described as the equivalent of aiming a fly at a speeding bullet - as an outstanding success.16 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldScientists prepare Philae for big jumpEuropean space engineers hope to carry out carefully programmed manoeuvres over the coming hours and days to rescue the Philae lander from its precarious position on the comet.14 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldRosetta's dying batteriesRosetta’s lander comes to rest in the shade – starving it of the solar power it requires to function.13 Nov 11:10 PM
