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First civilian aircraft to go supersonic since the Concorde.
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Spy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigation
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Rare comet C/2023 A3 over the Kaimai Range
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The comet will be visible in the sky over the next few days.
Contrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrail
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Astronomer recommends leaving the city and heading west for rare sighting.
Nasa spacecraft to gauge if Jupiter moon can host life
Jupiter's moon Europa has conditions suitable to support life.
Nasa Mars rover lands in Tauranga
The public is invited to see space exploration technology on show at the UoW.
Watch: SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship rocket
A breakthrough test flight for Elon Musk's firm.
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The best chance to see the comet would be to leave the city and head west.
Solar tsunamis: New Zealand plans for potential ‘major infrastructure failure’
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Aurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night sky
The aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.
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The aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.
Severe solar storm to hit Earth, affecting power and satellites
Influx of solar energy and particles could affect power systems and satellite operations.
Kiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as Tauranga
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Rocket Lab bags second Mars contract with ‘opportunities in the billions’
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Auroras in Auckland incoming? Unusually intense solar flare blasted from the Sun
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