Space
Earth-like exoplanet could be habitable, and astronomers may know soon
The planet is part of a planetary system about 40 light-years away from Earth called TRAPPIST-1, which five Belgian astronomers discovered in 2016 and named after their favorite beer.
Kiwi physicist's black hole theory holds up 60 years later
Scientific theories about black holes published by a New Zealand scientist in 1963, have been reinforced in new international research. University of Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr spoke… Audio
Ever wanted to see far-away galaxies? In Wairarapa you can
A new observatory with a powerful telescope has just opened in South Wairarapa. Audio
Partial solar eclipse to be visible for handful of countries, including NZ
If you're up for an early start next Monday you could witness a rare partial solar eclipse.
New Zealand and the low Earth orbit economy
New Zealand's first microgravity science experiment went to the International Space Station in 2024. Could it pave the way for more commercial opportunities in space? Video
Watch: NZ space experiment takes flight on Falcon 9
A Kiwi-built experiment is heading to the ISS to test superconductor magnets that could one day power spacecraft to Mars. Video
Life on Mars? What does that mean for us Earthlings?
Will we see Kiwis living on Mars anytime soon? Audio
'Clearest sign' yet of ancient life on Mars
Spots on a rock on Mars may have been made by ancient life, NASA says.
Defence chiefs told top US space commander NZ could rapidly launch satellites
Newly released documents also said there would be investment in systems to help them 'plug into' partner networks.
Stargazers wake early for glimpse of blood moon
The total lunar eclipse was visible across New Zealand before dawn. Audio
Total lunar eclipse seen in NZ skies
A total lunar eclipse bringing a red-hued moon happened in the early hours of Monday morning. Auckland's Stardome Observatory's Rob Davison spoke to Ingris Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3rd September 2025
In today's episode, the government is making a U-turn and abandoning the controversial cost-saving changes for carers among a raft of changes for the disability sector; The New Zealand-born leader of… Audio
Southern lights visible in South Island
A strong solar coronal mass ejection has delighted stargazers in the south. Astronomer and director of the Otago Museum Ian Griffin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Space with Ezzy Pearson
Ezzy Pearson is an expert in all things space, with more than a decade of experience in science journalism, including as Features Editor of BBC’s Sky at Night magazine. Audio
Capturing space through a Kiwi lens
When New Zealand and Australia missed out on hosting the world's largest radio telescope in 2012, Dr Tim Molteno decided to build his own! Audio
Animals used in space research have few protections
Dr Anna Marie Brennan is a senior lecturer in law at the University of Waikato, where she specialises in outer space law and she speaks to Mark Leishman. Audio
Astronomers get first look deep inside a star during supernova explosion
Astronomers spotted a star exploding in a supernova, some 2.2 billion light-years away.
We've been sending animals to space for decades - yet there's still no rules to protect them
Analysis: As space exploration expands, the absence of legal protections for animals becomes increasingly problematic.
Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dead at 97
Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks played Lovell in director Ron Howard's acclaimed 1995 film about the near-disaster.
