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Rocket Lab’s Rutherford engine

The 5,000 lbf Rutherford engine was created by Rocket Lab specifically for the company’s Electron launch vehicle. Rutherford has been tested extensively for over two years, and was qualified for flight after completing more than two hundred engine hot fires. Source: Rocket Lab

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Auckland Santa Parade 2024
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Auckland Santa Parade 2024

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Riding a Waymo robotaxi

On November 12, driverless taxi firm Waymo opened its service to everyone in LA. The Herald's Chris Keall took a trip. Video / NZ Herald

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The Siren Call

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