Stars
A dark sky reserve for Wairarapa?
Becky Bateman is an astro-tourism operator involved in plans to turn Wairarapa into New Zealand's second dark sky reserve after the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, and alongside dark sky… Audio
The science of Matariki
Professor Rangi Mātāmua talks about the 120-year-old book which has preserved his ancestors' knowledge of Māori astronomy. Audio
Our Changing World for 4 July 2019
To mark Matariki, the Māori New Year, we join Dr Rangi Matamua from the University of Waikato to hear about Māori astronomy. Audio
Festivals, events planned to celebrate Matariki
Events are being held throughout the country to mark the Māori New Year, with just a few days to go before the Matariki Constellation rises in our skies. Reporter Joanna MacKenzie went out on a waka… Video, Audio
Why do stars twinkle?
In this week's science adventure, Nanogirl takes Chloe and her friends from Royal Oak Primary to Auckland’s Stardome Observatory to meet expert Josh Kirkley and find out why stars twinkle. Video, Audio
Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ: The Vatican's official star gazer
Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ is the Vatican's official astronomer and advisor to the Pope. He's been touring New Zealand this week and stopped by at RNZ for an exclusive interview with Jim. Audio
Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures - crash landing here soon!
Come on a great science adventure with Dr Michelle Dickinson - aka Nanogirl - as she travels around the country answering your burning science questions. Audio
Steel consolidate second with narrow win
The Southern Steel have consolidated second place on the national netball premiership ladder after posting a heart-stopping 60-58 win over the Northern Stars in Auckland.
Pulse untroubled in accounting for Tactix
The Central Pulse have extended their unbeaten streak in the national netball premiership to six games with a comfortable 48-33 win over the Tactix in Auckland on Sunday.
Efficient Pulse too good for Stars
The Central Pulse have consolidated their position at the top of the national netball premiership with a decisive 65-50 win over the Northern Stars in Auckland on Sunday.
Fa'amu Ioane out for the rest of the netball season
The Northern Stars will be without midcourter Fa'amu Ioane for the remainder of the ANZ Premiership after suffering a season ending injury.
Pulse too strong for Stars in Netball Premiership
The Pulse have strengthened their spot at the top of the national netball premiership with an emphatic 66-50 win over the Northern Stars in Porirua.
Griffin's comeback packs a punch
Northern Stars shooter Paula Griffin is following in her grandfather's fighting footsteps to ensure a successful domestic netball comeback
Rare investigation launched after send-off
The ANZ Premiership has launched an investigation following the suspension and send-off of Northern Stars midcourter Fa'amu Ioane in round two against the Mystics.
Celebrating the night sky on Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island has become the world's third International Dark Sky Sanctuary, in recognition of its outstanding star-filled night skies. Video, Audio
SOFIA - a flying telescope with a unique view of space
NASA's SOFIA observatory is a 2.5m telescope mounted in the back of a plane. It observes the birth and death of stars and the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Audio
Matariki - the star of the year.
Recognition of Matariki is on the rise and along with it, a new appreciation of Maori astronomical knowledge. Te Kokau Himiona Te Pikikotuku of Ruatahuna began to compile a 400-page manuscript on… Audio
Steel chase fifth straight win
The competition leading Southern Steel play the first of four matches in eleven days when they play the Northern Stars in the ANZ netball premiership tonight in Auckland.
Magic score another big win
The Waikato Bay of Plentry Magic have scored another convincing win in the ANZ Netball Premiership beating the Northern Stars 67-47 in Hamilton.
Touching the universe: astronomy for the blind
How 3D printed models can be used to teach blind students about astronomy. This Way Up visits Manurewa High School in Auckland to experience 'tactile astronomy' in action. Audio, Gallery