Space
The Catlins: the next Dark Sky Reserve?
Stargazers could soon be flocking to a far corner of the deep south with plans to create Aotearoa's next Dark Sky Reserve. The Catlins - at the bottom of the South Island's southeast coast - has seen… Audio
Could this be New Zealand’s next dark sky reserve?
An spike in visitors hoping to catch the southern lights has spurred calls for a new reserve.
Tech: Why the West is looking skyward for the internet
Technology commentator Juha Saarinen joins Kathryn to look at why an alternative to subsea internet cables is being considered by Western nations. Audio
Moon cave a 'possible option' for lunar base, experts say
New research has indicated that a cave found on the Moon provides ideal conditions for human exploration.
Christchurch company in talks with US military over rocket-powered plane
Mk-II Aurora has received approval to fly at unlimited speeds - and it's hoped it will go supersonic soon. Audio
Christchurch company's aircraft cleared for supersonic flights
A Christchurch-based aerospace company has had it's aircraft certified for supersonic flights. Dawn Aerospace will now be able to fly their rocket-powered space plane, Mk-II Aurora, at unlimited… Audio
Why NZ is being dragged into the war in space
The US is rallying its allies to bring it up in a battle straight out of science fiction - a war in space Audio
Fishing or rockets? Space operator denies part in lakeside evictions
An 83-year-old fisherman wants to know if he is being given the heave-ho from his hut because a company wants to launch rockets nearby.
A once-in-a-lifetime explosion is about to create a 'new' star in the sky
Most of the time T Coronae Borealis is too faint to be seen. But once every 80 years or so, it brightly erupts. Video
NZ Space Agency not aware of any US interest in Canterbury rocket launches
The US says it needs access to launchpads in the Southern Hemisphere, but it's not known if that includes one at Kaitorete Spit.
Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills
Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty.
Musk's SpaceX hired to destroy ISS space station
NASA has selected Elon Musk's SpaceX company to bring down the International Space Station at the end of its life.
'A new year, a new beginning' for Wiri inmates
Matariki, with its message of new opportunities, has a special meaning for wāhine in prison.
How far can NZ boldly go with the US Space Force?
Analysis - NZ is increasingly active in the US military's Space Force, but how bold can it be when America's moves to ramp up space capabilities are encased in anti-China rhetoric?
NZ embeds itself in US Space Force as it talks up threats
US documents show Aotearoa is increasingly aligning itself with America's big push to bring allies into its defensive and offensive space plans.
NZ embedding itself in Space Force
New Zealand has embedded itself in the US Space Force that seeks superiority over China under the hashtag the 'Fight Is On' and slogan 'the threat is real'. US documents show Aotearoa increasingly… Audio
Total Recall: Turbinium from the planet Mars
In Total Recall Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a construction worker who recovers memories as life as secret agent trying to stop the mining of Turbinium on the planet Mars. Audio
Kiwi photographer exploring humanity's impact on space
Max Alexander grew up in Papakura, and has been living in London for the past 30 years. He's back in Aotearoa for the next few weeks to participate in Matariki and add a new section to his exhibition… Audio
Rocket Lab offers students tour after Nasa trip cancelled
Rocket Lab is stepping in to fill the vacuum that more than a dozen students find themselves in after their space camp dreams came crashing down. Audio
Families lose thousands after space school tour company fails
Children are "devastated" after their dream of studying at NASA was dashed.
