Space
'We're at a sort of tipping point': Fears drone and rocket builders face mass exodus
The aerospace industry is warning companies face with too much red tape and are on the verge of quitting New Zealand.
Monitoring methane - A New Zealand space mission
How can a methane-detecting satellite help us tackle our agricultural emissions and detect gas leaking from pipelines, wetlands, farms and crops across the world? Peter Griffin speaks to the project… Audio
'Dust devil' sound recording captured on Mars
Researchers are learning more about the weather on Mars with a new audio recording of a giant dust-loaded whirlwind known as a dust devil.
The sound clip of the storm was combined with sensor data to… Audio
New Zealand aerospace industry says it is facing too much red tape
New Zealand's aerospace industry says the sector's facing too much red tape, which is forcing some companies to move offshore.
With approval to test drones and rockets sometimes taking more than a… Audio
Artemis I splashes down in the pacific
NASA's historic Artemis I mission to the moon has come to an end.
The Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean this morning.
The mission is NASA's first uncrewed flight of the rocket it… Audio
NZers' stunning aurora pics featured in international collection
Two incredible photos by South Island photographers have been featured in the 2022 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year publication.
South Island space plane gets development money
A space-travel company in the South Island is one step closer to getting an aeroplane into space after receiving a whopping 20 million dollar funding boost. Dawn Aerospace, based in Tekapo, received… Audio
Construction to begin on world's biggest telescope
It is one of the grand scientific projects of the 21st Century and will even search for extra-terrestrials. Audio
Chinese astronauts board space station in historic mission
Three Chinese astronauts have arrived at China's space station for the first in-orbit crew rotation in Chinese space history.
Satellite constellations threatening the night sky - astronomers
Astronomers say the very existence of their field of science could be threatened by the huge and increasing number of low-flying telecommunications satellite constellations now in the sky . Audio
Going back to the moon in an unmanned craft
NASA's colossal new rocket has soared into space for the first time, sending a next-generation capsule on a crewless voyage around the Moon and back 50 years after the final Apollo lunar mission. … Audio
NASA's Artemis rocket on course for Moon after epic launch
NASA's colossal new rocket has soared into space for the first time, sending a next-generation capsule on a crewless voyage around the Moon and back 50 years after the final Apollo lunar mission.
Artemis 1 rocket takes off headed to the moon
After two aborted attempts in August and September NASA's Artemis 1 rocket took off on Wednesday night from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
It is the most powerful space rocket ever launched.
… Audio
Space the final frontier: Space News with James Parr
This week - all things going to plan - NASA's Artemis rocket should blast into space. The massive, unmanned rocket will take astronauts back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo programme… Audio
First Lunar Mission from NZ about to enter Moon orbit
Space ... the final Kiwi frontier.
The first lunar mission to have ever taken off from New Zealand is about to enter the Moon's orbit.
Rocket Lab, a New Zealand/US venture, launched Nasa's Capstone… Audio
Stargazers treated to last lunar eclipse for several years
A total lunar eclipse took place very late last night, exciting those stargazers keen enough to take in the celestial light show.
There were crystal clear skies in the South Island but many further… Audio
Last lunar eclipse of 2022
The Dark Sky Project in Tekapo is throwing a party tonight to celebrate the last lunar eclipse of 2022.
The eclipse will be well visible across New Zealand with the lunar totality, or the "blood moon… Audio
Blood Moon set to make appearance at midnight
If you're looking for some entertainment this evening, we've got just the ticket, and its FREE for everybody. Around midnight tonight, a total lunar eclipse Blood Moon will be visible in New Zealand… Audio
Total lunar eclipse set to dazzle New Zealand, Australia skies
Opinion - It's an opportunity to not be missed, as the next one won't be visible from our region until 2025.
Rocket Lab hoping to repeat mid-air helicopter rocket catch
A New Zealand aerospace manufacturer will look to catch a falling rocket in mid-air this weekend as it works towards producing reusable rockets. Audio
