Space
American company announces deal to fly to space from Canterbury
The first of several test flights is set for November from the new runway in Kaitorete Spit.
No customers sign up for NZ's new spaceport
The fledgling national aerospace centre is in strife after failing to attract investors, underspending its budget and not making enough return on investment. Audio
Govt to scale back national aerospace centre
Work on setting up an international spaceport at country's best site for launching rockets, is in strife. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The science of space sounds
Doctor Avi Vajpeyi is part of a number of international scientific collaborations on the signs and signals from space. Audio
Blue supermoon to light up the skies
Photography fans and stargazers are in for a show this week. A "blue" supermoon will light up the sky across the world, with New Zealanders able to see it if our skies stay clear of clouds. Astronomy… Audio
When to see this week's 'blue' supermoon
Stargazers are in for a show, when a "blue" supermoon appears. Here's what to expect. Video
The superstorms from space that could end modern life
Scientists warn there is evidence enormous solar events could occur semi-regularly. If one were to occur today, the effect on Earth could be devastating.
NZ's responsibility as a satellite launch country
Analysis - Our space sector has been developing rapidly since the first rocket lifted off in 2017. That comes with a duty, William Grant writes.
They went to space for eight days - and could be stuck until 2025
When two American astronauts blasted off on a test mission to the International Space Station in June, they expected to be home in a matter of days. They are still there.
Aurora Australis: Late night rewarded with stunning photos over Wellington
A budding photographer and stargazer gave up on sleep in favour of a stunning Aurora Australis. Audio
Look up: Meteor showers on display
Two Meteor showers are expected to be visible this week. Dr Nicholas Rattenbury is an Astrophysicist, and a Senior Lecturer at The University of Auckland Dept of Physics. Nick gives Jesse the inside… Audio
Wrap-up warm and wait for no moon: Advice for seeing this the dual meteor showers
An astronomer says the cold weather in New Zealand will complicate things. Audio
Upcoming meteor showers visible in NZ
Stargazers could be in for treat this week as the Earth passes through two meteor showers known as Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids. University of Canterbury planetary astronomer Dr… Audio
The pictures changing our text books on space
The most powerful telescope mankind has sent into orbit is opening up our understanding of how life began Audio
Two meteor showers set to peak - here's how to catch the stellar show
Star gazers will have the chance to view two impressive meteor showers at the end of the month. Video
Dr Moriba Jah: the increasing threat of space junk
Renowned space environmentalist and astrodynamicist specialising in space object detection and identification, Dr Moriba Jah believes it's only a matter of time before someone is killed by falling… Audio
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.
