New ZealandHow to safely watch the partial solar eclipse visible from NZ this morningThe further south you are, the better your view will be. 21 Sep 05:14 PM
LifestyleWhen does spring start? We don't actually knowSpring is meant to start today, but not everyone will mark the change of season.31 Aug 07:00 PM
LifestyleIt’s a busy weekend in Auckland with classic cars, movies, Pride and moreHere's how to spend the first weekend of autumn.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Your last chance': Time running out for Kiwis to see once-in-80,000-year comet21 Oct 04:29 AM
New ZealandContrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrail16 Oct 12:38 AM
New Zealand‘Māori don’t own the sky’: Matariki ‘belongs to all of NZ’, says Dr Rangiānehu Mātāmua09 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandGet set for the first 'blood supermoon' in nearly 40 yearsNZ set to be treated to rare combination of two lunar spectacles - a 'blood supermoon'.20 May 01:37 AM
New ZealandGiants align to give Kiwi stargazers pre-Xmas treatIt hasn't happened in 400 years, and Kiwi star-gazers are in prime position to witness it.16 Dec 10:17 PM
New Zealand'What is that?': Strange lights spotted by Kiwi star-gazersStrange lights spotted over Auckland.20 Mar 06:59 AM
New Zealand'Big flaming ball' thought to be a meteor sighted over Auckland"I thought 'oh a shooting star' but it was massive and I could hear the whirr sound."23 Jul 07:52 AM
TravelStars of wonder: Christmas meteors to light up the skyThis weekend one of the year's brightest meteor displays will be lighting up our skies.13 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandI see red: Mars comes closest to Earth in 17 yearsMars is paying its closest visit for the next 17 years, making the planet appear bigger.11 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandIt's coming: The 'super blue blood moon eclipse'Last week saw the "wolf moon". Next up is the "super blue blood moon eclipse".12 Jan 03:29 AM
New ZealandClear night forecast for Monday's supermoonMeteorologist Ciaran Doolin said a clear night was forecast most of the country.03 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandReview threatens museums' independenceCouncil wants better value for money from museums, gallery.21 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Five decades of star-gazingAuckland's Stardome Observatory is celebrating 50 years of star-gazing.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreat time to check out VenusWith three viewable planets lighting up our night sky at the moment, it's a great time for astrophotography and stargazing.21 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleThrifty but niftyDionne Christian discovers Auckland's full of fantastic holiday fun - with cool activities that are easy on the pocket.20 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandGrants purse increasing to $14mAucklanders' rates have given a $46 million boost to 10 rescue, safety, arts and cultural groups in the past four years and a further $14 million gift is proposed for the 2013-14 year.17 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend leisure: It's written in the starsInspired by Matariki, Danielle Wright learns to navigate by the stars at Auckland's Stardome.20 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleWarm up with winter funWondering what to do for school holidays? Danielle Wright investigates.16 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelClose to home: Hollyford heli-hikeThe new one-day heli-hike adventure offered by Hollyford Track Guided Walks includes a scenic flight over the Southern Alps.06 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Family trip to outer spaceBudding astronauts love Auckland's Stardome, writes Alex Tully.21 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleAuckland from A to ZIf you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.21 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleGo on, reach for the starsA still summer night seems like the perfect time to just lie on your back gazing at the stars.07 Jan 04:30 PM
