Space
Astronaut who took Earthrise photo killed in plane crash
William Anders' iconic picture is credited with sparking the global environmental movement.
US astronomer Dr Michael Brown's search for Planet Nine
US astronomer Dr Michael Brown's theory of a ninth planet, lurking on the very edge of our Solar System, is gaining momentum. Audio
What role could NZ's billion dollar space industry
As space gets busier - and more crowded - New Zealand's space industry is drawing interest from our traditional allies. Audio
The Interstellar Black Hole
Spoiler Alert: In the Christopher Nolan movie Interstellar, an astronaut gets sucked into a black hole but manages to communicate with his daughter and find his way out. Richard Easther tells us the… Audio
Sir Peter Beck: Ambitions interplanetary and down-to-Earth
Newly knighted Sir Peter Beck still has a couple more things he would like to achieve before his time on Earth is up. Audio
Earliest-known galaxy spotted by Webb telescope
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted the earliest-known galaxy, one that is surprisingly bright and big considering it formed during the universe's infancy.
Chinese spacecraft reaches far side of the Moon
The landing elevates China's space power status in a global rush to the Moon.
China spacecraft to try to land on Moon's far side
The Chang'e 6 mission aims to collect precious rock and soil from this region for the first time in history.
North Korean spy satellite launch ends in mid-air explosion
The rocket blew up during a first-stage flight soon after liftoff due to a suspected engine problem.
Rocket Lab puts first of two NASA polar satellites into space
The craft lifted off from Mahia Peninsula just before 7.15pm on Saturday. Video
The surprising way Mars affects our oceans
A study from the University of Sydney has revealed a surprising link between Mars and Earth. The gravitational interaction between the two planets drives a 2.4-million-year cycle of global warming -… Audio
NZ spent $113m helping build and use US military satellites
The money includes $15m towards sending up two new, much more powerful satellites.
NZ companies could benefit from US space war strategy
NZ supports a US defence strategy to get hold of commercial space tech in a conflict, according to briefing papers.
War in space: US Space Force looks to tie in allies, including NZ
Analysis - Space is going off, and we're involved.
'Kill web': US eyeing NZ for help if war in space breaks out
The United States has been assessing New Zealand's capability to help with rapid rocket and satellite launches if war breaks out in space.
US assess NZ capability to help with rocket launches in case of war in space
The United States has been assessing New Zealand's capability to help with rapid rocket and satellite launches in case of war in space. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland space tech company on sending pioneering technology into orbit
Zenno Astronautics is an Auckland and US-based austronautic company which has already sent its technology into space via Elon Musk's SpaceX. Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham & Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Simon Wilson discuss the removal of free evening and weekend parking in the Auckland CBD, and the impact of the solar storm on… Audio
Aurora Australis should be visible again tonight and tomorrow, astronomer says
More solar storms are expected over the coming weeks as a "solar maximum" approaches, bringing dazzling displays to Aotearoa. Audio
Capturing the aurora in Lauder
We've all become amateur aurora experts over the past couple of days - with a rare solar storm causing dazzling displays in the sky over North and South Islands. Audio
