Rocket Lab
Govt checking Rocket Lab for ocean litter
A NIWA report has found the ecological impact of jettisoned rocket debris is less than pollution from the fishing industry, but a build-up of debris on the ocean floor from repeated launches could be… Audio
"It was phenomenally beautiful" Rocket Lab celebrates lift-off
"This is an incredibly tricky business. To where we got today, very few companies - or even countries - get that far on their first flight." Video, Audio
Rocket Lab makes first-ever launch
A local rocket company has made its first-ever launch, describing it as an "incredible day" for its small team.
Rocket to blast off today at launch time
The international spaceflight community is watching New Zealand today as a local rocket company attempts its first test launch into orbit.
Rocket Lab attempting first commercial launch from NZ
New Zealand's only rocket company is set to attempt its first commercial launch into space later today. Eric Stallmer, the president of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, says he's very optimistic… Audio
Rocket Lab gets cash boost
The country's only rocket company - Rocket Lab - has scooped $US75 million ($NZ107m) in new funds to help its first commercial launch this year.
Come in, Major Tom - NZ sorts out space industry laws
Parliament starts the process of regulating the space industry as Rocket Lab expects to lift off before the end of the year from it launch site in Mahia. Audio
Govt to launch new rules for rockets
The government has started setting up a regulatory regime to allow rockets to be safely launched into outer space from New Zealand.
Rocket Lab to move launch site to North Island
A company planning to launch satellite-carrying space rockets is moving its launch base from Kaitorete Spit in Canterbury to the Mahia Peninsula, south of Gisborne.
NZ's Rocket Lab aims for moon
New Zealand's Rocket Lab space company has been contracted by American entrepreneurs to provide at least three launches for the first private moon landing. Audio
Auckland firm wins contract to send lander to moon
An Auckland-based rocket firm has signed a deal to send three rockets to the moon. Audio
Down at the Beach
Birdling's Flat is an iconic coastal settlement on Banks Peninsula's Kaitorete Spit with a mixture of holiday and permanent low cost homes. It is well known for its gemstones and eeling and it is one… Audio, Gallery
Rocket Lab signs deal with NASA
New Zealand-based rocket company Rocket Lab has signed a deal to use the US agency's launch site at Cape Canaveral in Florida.
Rocket company in talks with iwi
Rocket Lab is in talks with South Island iwi over its plans to build a launch site on Kaitōrete Spit in Canterbury.
Rocket Lab Canterbury launchpad
New Zealand company Rocket Lab is planning to build a launch pad near Christchurch. CEO Peter Beck tells us about the plans. Audio
Rocket launch facility planned for Canterbury
An Auckland-based rocket company that's promising to revolutionise the world's satellite-launching business is expected to announce plans this week to build a launching pad on the Canterbury… Audio
Rocket Lab - Peter Beck
Overnight, Auckland-based Rocket Lab has unveiled a world's first. It's what they say is the first ever battery-powered rocket engine. The engine was announced at the United States Space Symposium… Audio
