Space
Close eyes kept on potential Earth-hitting asteroid
Astronomers are closely tracking it to uncover more details - a process that could involve the most powerful observatory ever launched.
Largest celestial object of its kind discovered in the distant universe
It's twice the width of the Milky Way and formed when the universe was in its infancy.
What's in store for New Zealand's rapidly growing space sector
It's been an exciting few years for New Zealand's rapidly growing space sector. Audio
NASA: 1 in 43 chance asteroid hits earth in 2032
To find out more Mark Leishman speaks to astronomer and former superintendent of the Mt John Observatory in Canterbury Alan Gilmore. Audio
'Grand Canyons' of the moon took just 10 minutes to carve - study
They were dug out by debris sent violently aloft when an asteroid or comet struck the lunar surface 3.8 billion years ago.
Fireball spotted in South Island sky has meteor hunters excited
A fireball in the sky was reported in the lower half of the South Island late on Friday night. Dark Sky Project astronomy guide Marina Stroinigg spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Building-sized asteroid could hit Earth in 2032
Space agencies are keeping a close eye on a recently discovered asteroid that has a small chance of impacting Earth. Audio
Meteoroid over South Island causes massive sonic boom
South Islanders saw a fireball break through the atmosphere near Wanaka overnight with a loud sonic boom.
Southland company preparing for moon mission
In a few weeks' time, Southland company "Space Ops NZ" will play a crucial role in landing a new spacecraft on the moon. The company will use its 30-meter antenna to guide a spacecraft to the moon, in… Audio
Last chance to see once-in-a-lifetime comet
It last passed nearby 180,000 years ago and the next few nights could be your last chance to ever see it as it drifts over New Zealand skies.
SpaceX starship is lost as debris rains down across skies
"Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn," the company said.
Blue Origin's debut rocket blasts off from Florida
Blue Origin's giant New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida early Thursday morning on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth's orbit for Jeff Bezos' space company as it aims to…
'Parade of planets' and a comet visible in night sky
Six planets are lining up across the night sky this month in a so-called "parade of planets". Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15th January
On today's episode, the US National Weather Service is warning of powerful winds in the LA area, where several major fires are still largely uncontained, an unusually large number of homeowners will… Audio
Six planets to line up in night sky
Six planets are lining up across the night sky this month in a so-called "parade of planets". Astronomer and planet discoverer Ian Griffin spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Supermassive black hole sends out mysterious flashes
The flashes have been increasing in speed over the past two years.
Massive ‘space object’ fragment crashes into remote village
A huge red-hot object fell from the sky into a Kenyan village on Monday afternoon, prompting an immediate investigation by the country's national space agency.
Where to in space in 2025?
After a busy 2024, space agencies worldwide are gearing up for even more ambitious goals in 2025.
The Carrington Event: How NZ evaded disaster
The largest solar storm on record lit up skies around the globe in the 1850s - but New Zealand, a technological backwater, escaped the worst of it.
NASA spacecraft makes closest-ever approach to Sun
The probe endured temperatures of up to 982 degrees Celsius on its mission.
