New ZealandMassive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skiesSpace weather monitors recorded a strong Kp8 geomagnetic disturbance.20 Jan 07:13 PM
WorldNorthern lights may be visible across swathes of US thanks to geomagnetic stormAurora could be seen with the naked eye as far south as California and Texas.20 Jan 12:49 AM
PremiumWorldA crawl before flying: Nasa’s giant rocket makes slow roll towards Artemis II moon voyageNew York Times: There's a precise dress rehearsal before a launch window of early February18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumBusinessRocket Lab shares surge to all-time high as its US military business explodes14 Jan 11:53 PM
WorldFirst ever wheelchair user flies into spaceThe German woman engineer took a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.21 Dec 07:57 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab lands $816m deal to build US missile-tracking satellitesIt's the NZ-founded space company's largest contract to date.20 Dec 12:31 AM
LifestyleFrom stars to Shakespeare: 9 ways to make the most of the holidaysEnjoy local arts, cultural and hospitality events in the final week before Christmas.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGeminids meteor shower: Best time to see it in New Zealand skiesThe Geminids come from debris left by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid.14 Dec 01:35 AM
BusinessLocals wowed as Rocket Lab barges giant 'hungry hippo' nose cone out of WarkworthAmerica's Cup technology meets the space race.07 Dec 11:46 PM
WorldThese companies want to block the sun to cool the planetOne firm Stardust has raised US$75m and keeps its new reflective particle secret.04 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldWhy do astronauts keep getting stuck in space?American, Russian and Chinese astronauts have faced the same problem. 27 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldAstronomers spot storm on another star for first timeA huge explosion in 2016 came from a red dwarf star more than 133 light years away.12 Nov 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab delays Neutron but shares jump as it beats earnings estimates - and Beck talks up a constellation that could compete with StarlinkThe Kiwi-American firm was questioned about the impact of the US Government shutdown.11 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandLiftoff! A new generation of Kiwi space entrepreneursIs our space industry more than just RocketLab? BusinessDesk looks at the NZ research sparking companies with massive potential.Watch09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines cut by governmentNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines are cut by the government. Experts warn of space terrorism as fire crews prepare to strike.Watch06 Nov 12:12 AM
WorldEyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centresTech firms are floating the idea of turning the AI race into a space race.05 Nov 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Largest and brightest': Supermoon lights up skies across NZIt was the second supermoon of the year after last month’s Harvest Moon.05 Nov 07:52 PM
New Zealand‘I hate launch day’: Why Rocket Lab boss Sir Peter Beck will lose sleep this weekThe hours around rocket launches tend to be anything but smooth for him.02 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldInside Trump’s Golden Dome: High-stakes debate over missile-defence shieldIt would radically reshape military doctrine and further militarise space at huge cost.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCars, fighter jets and family dinner: How Rocket Lab’s Sir Peter Beck unwindsThe billionaire jokes he 'probably won’t be winning any awards' for father of the year.26 Oct 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMusk doubles down in fight with Trump administration, risking his empireThe latest row comes as Tesla launches 'Mad Max' driver assistance mode.23 Oct 11:32 PM
WorldNasa to reopen SpaceX moon contract amid Starship delaysAmerica's space agancy wants faster progress as China accelerates its lunar ambitions.20 Oct 07:51 PM
WorldNasa’s plan for living on the Moon? A space base made of glassCompany devises ‘bubbles’ blown from dust to create potentially huge lunar habitats.12 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldJane Goodall's final wish: Blast Trump, Musk and Putin to spaceClips from a Netflix interview with the scientist, who died last week, have gone viral.08 Oct 07:58 PM
ChristchurchProtesters and police clash outside Christchurch aerospace summit, 22 people arrestedPro-Palestine protesters object to links between the aerospace industry and US military.07 Oct 10:53 PM
Herald NOWPro-Palestine protesters blockade Christchurch aerospace summitDozens of pro-Palestine protesters have tried to blockade the Christchurch aerospace conference, chaining themselves to doors and blocking all entrances.Watch07 Oct 07:36 PM
New ZealandHow to see tonight's supermoonYou won't need a telescope to catch a glimpse.07 Oct 12:02 AM
