Rockets
Kiwi in Bethlehem: 'We can only pray that the situation will ease'
The death toll continues to rise as Israel presses ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip. New Zealander Peter Bray is the vice-chancellor of the only university in the West Bank… Audio
How fast does Santa's sleigh have to go?
How fast would Santa's sleigh have to travel to deliver presents all over the world on Christmas Day? Nanogirl launches some rockets with Wairere and some friends from Orakei School to find out. Video, Audio
Peter Beck - Rocket Lab founder wins Sir Peter Blake medal
The founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, Peter Beck, is one of six medalists in this year's Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, announced June 8. Rocket Lab successfully launched its first rocket into orbit… Audio
Rocket Lab launch window closes
New Zealand company Rocket Lab has delayed the second test flight of its Electron rocket until early next year.
Peter Beck on Rocket Lab's next launch
Monday is another big day for one of New Zealand's most innovative companies Rocket Lab. It could carry out its second test launch of its Electron Rocket from Mahia Peninsula, following on from the… Audio
New Zealand in space
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about their plans to put satellites and rockets into space, and the role of NZ radio telescopes in precision GPS. Audio
Our Changing World for 23 November 2017
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about putting rockets and satellites into space, and using data from NZ's two radio telescopes. Audio
Rocket Lab faces government environmental checks
The government is proposing to check up on space firm Rocket Lab after 100 launches to make sure it is not damaging the environment.
Having a blast on the remote Mahia Peninsula
An aerospace company has brought engineers from all over the world to the end of the isolated Mahia Peninsula. For locals, it's meant an injection of young blood and enthusiasm. Audio
Bookmarks with Mark Rocket, Internet Entrepreneur
Mark Rocket talks about his role in Rocket Labs, his desire to travel into space and some of his favourite books, tv shows and music Audio
Rocket launch facility planned for Canterbury
An Auckland-based rocket company that's promising to revolutionise the world's satellite-launching business is expected to announce plans this week to build a launching pad on the Canterbury… Audio
Auckland company builds world's first battery-powered rocket
The world's first battery-powered, 3-D printed rocket has been unveiled by an Auckland company. Audio