Space
Watch: Nasa, Rocket Lab launch giant 'mirror in space'
Nasa's new mission, using sunlight for propulsion, has been launched from Hawke's Bay. Video, Audio
Is it time to update our understanding of the universe? Some cosmologists think so
Oxford University professor Subir Sarkar says over the past 100 years our understanding of how the universe works has changed dramatically as technology has improved in leaps and bounds. Audio
One of Jupiter's moons volcanically active
New research suggests one of Jupiter's moons, Io, has been volcanically active for billions of years, perhaps since the formation of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. GNS Science Volcanic Fluid… Audio
Bright aurora light up Southern photographers
Two nights of bright aurora have had night photographers running for their cameras to capture the multicoloured skies.
Part of International Space Station crashes into US home
The space junk smashed through Alejandro Otero's roof, nearly hitting his son.
The quantum science where Aotearoa is lightyears ahead
Aotearoa New Zealand has played an unusually pivotal role in humanity's understanding of how light and matter interact, Dr Jacob Ngaha says. Audio
International Day of Human Spaceflight
A day of celebration today for space lovers around the world. It's a time to celebrate what has become known as Yuri's Flight, the first time in history that a human went into space. Audio
What time is it on the moon?
The White House has directed NASA to create a standard time for the moon and other celestial bodies, so astronauts and spacecraft can better coordinate their missions with earth. Audio
NZ to get its own total solar eclipse
An astronomer was so excited by the prospect of witnessing a total solar eclipse on his doorstep, he bought his house 10 years ago with it in mind. Audio
Māori reconnecting with the night sky
Mana whenua are rediscovering a connection with the night sky, a Māori astronomer says.
Excitement builds for 2028 total eclipse in NZ
With solar eclipse fever sweeping North America, and astronomers are already looking forward to a total eclipse that due to take place right here in Aotearoa in 2028.
New Zealand will experience its… Audio
Millions witness total solar eclipse in North America
Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada have just witnessed a total solar eclipse.
The AP's Philip Crowther has been watching from the Indianapolis speedway.
Crowther spoke to Corin… Audio
Total solar eclipse passes over North America
Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada will be staring eagerly at the sky right about now, watching for the last total solar eclipse that will pass coast-to-coast across the continent for… Audio
Solar eclipse offers a window into the universe's secrets
Eclipse fever is building in North America, but for some those minutes of darkness will be an opportunity for often impossible science experiments - a chance to unravel the secrets of our universe.
New Zealand to be promoted as space tech destination
A US space industry event is to hear about why space-related businesses should set up shop in New Zealand.
Defence Minister talks AUKUS in meeting with top US military contractor
Officials told the minister that Honeywell International, which holds billions of dollars in US navy, army and air force contracts, wants to invest to grow in the region.
Senior US diplomat suggests AUKUS will deter any China moves against Taiwan
The US Deputy Secretary of State has made an unusual linkage between the AUKUS security pact and deterring any Chinese move against Taiwan.
Lunar time: NASA to create standard time for the moon
The White House directed NASA to establish a standard of time for the moon and other celestial bodies as it aims to set international norms in space.
Meteor lights up Aotearoa, footage sought
Space enthusiasts are asking for security footage of what could have been a meteor crashing through the atmosphere last night.
Geomagnetic storm powers aurora across NZ: 'It was a wonderful sight'
From Invercargill to Tauranga, people were able to see Aurora Australis overnight after a major geomagnetic storm hit Earth. Audio