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Dr Michio Kaku on aliens, robots and why we should leave Earth
Theoretical physicist, best-selling author and science communicator, Dr Michio Kaku has returned to New Zealand as part of his 'The Future Of Humanity' tour.
Theoretical physicist, best-selling author and science communicator, Dr Michio Kaku has returned to New Zealand as part of his 'The Future Of Humanity' tour.
No paid passengers on inaugural flight into Whangārei, and only one on return to Auckland.
Star Trek actor William Shatner joked about sending Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's baby into space, as he opened Rocket Lab's new factory in the Auckland suburb of Mount Wellington.
Japan space agency scientists are thrilled by the images being sent to Earth.
Spring has started off a bit foggy, but the weather is set to improve.
Police have confirmed 39-year-old Wanaka local Matthew Timothy Wallis was the only person on board a helicopter which went down at Lake Wanaka.
A Russian rocket's booster failed shortly after liftoff in Kazakhstan - forcing a Russian cosmonaut and a US astronaut to make a harrowing emergency landing. / AP / NASA
NZ Herald business reporter Grant Bradley takes a look inside Brazilian plane-maker Embraer.
Kiwi Michael Kapteyn, 22, is hoping to work on new technologies that can help the world.
The behemoth that can haul more mass further passes its first test.
IATA economist Brian Pearce outlines what's in store. Source: IATA Communications
Ride-hailing service Uber announced plans for a flying taxi that could provide relief from road congestion for the commuters of the future. Source: AP
The frightening moment a Hawaiian Airlines A330 engine bursts into flames moments after it landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Twitter / @jasonavbc
A RNZAF Orion aircraft makes an emergency landing at Whenuapai RNZAF airbase after a loss of one engine. Credit: Brett Phibbs
Introducing the new spacesuits that bear little resemblance to their Nasa forebears.
Rocket Lab is now a $1.4 billion company after attracting more US backing.
The proliferation of iPhones, iPads and Android devices, in tandem with inflight Wi-Fi, is leading to a shift in In-Flight entertainment.
A plan to build a supersonic jet has come to a halt after running into difficulty choosing an engine maker.
he airline produced its best result in its 76-year history and is rewarding staff with a $2,500 bonus.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) see the world at night on every orbit - that's 16 times each crew day.
Air New Zealand's after-tax net profit of $338 million puts the airline in a powerful position to continue on its strong growth track.
Aerospace leaders gather this week for the 2016 Singapore Airshow. Source: AIN TV
Like a zombie, the Milky Way galaxy may already be dead but it still keeps going.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin completed another successful unmanned rocket launch in West Texas with the same vehicle as November and with a safe landing.
Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka - who has spent more time in space than anyone else - has returned safely to Earth.
Auckland-based Rocket Lab has released details of prices and the online booking system for carrying "nanosatellites" into space.
New Zealand has secured 10 new air service deals allowing links with countries ranging from Bahrain in the Middle East to Curacao in the Caribbean.
Rocket Lab has attracted new financial backing from one of the United States' oldest venture capital firms and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin to put it on course.
New Zealand is keeping a close watch on an initiative that will allow planes to be more easily found if they disappear like Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.