Mahia Peninsula
Gisborne Mayor responds to missing fishermen off Mahia peninsula
Rescuers have lost sight of two people believed to have been spotted from the air clinging to a life ring off the coast of the Mahia peninsula, in atrocious conditions. A third person remains… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy has been in Gisborne for the Tuia 250 Cook commemorations and talks to Kathryn about the arrival of the three double-hulled waka on Saturday, and aspects of the new Tupapa Trail. He checks in… Audio, Gallery
NASA satellite launch from Mahia Peninsula breaks ground
Rocket Lab launched 13 NASA satellites into orbit from Mahia Peninsula in the Hawke's Bay last month.The launch broke new ground for the company, being the first time a private company had provided a… Audio
Rocket Lab hopeful for second commercial launch today
After being hampered by unfavourable weather for the last few days, Rocket Lab is optimistic it will be able to launch today.
Rocket Lab's Electron reaches orbit
Rocket Lab successfully launched a rocket into orbit for the first time yesterday. The small Electron rocket reached orbit and deployed three miniature satellites shortly after taking off from the… Audio
Rocket Lab launches Electron satellite into orbit
Rocket Lab successfully launched a rocket from the Hawke's Bay's Mahia Peninsula on Sunday, sending it's Electron satellite into orbit. The triumph means Rocket Lab will soon be ready to forge ahead… Audio
Rocket Lab Electron reaches orbit from Māhia launch
Yesterday Rocket Lab launched it's Electron rocket reached orbit and deployed three miniature satellites after taking off from the Māhia Peninsula. The successful launch means Rocket Lab will soon be… Audio
Rocket launch 'marks new era of access to space'
Rocket Lab has successfully launched its second flight as well as launching three mini-satellites into a low Earth orbit. Video
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
A Horse of Course
In summer months, all over the country, horse riders gather to trek over farmland and bush paths for anything from two days, to a week or more. Country Life joins 23 keen individuals who are part of… Audio
