Aotearoa New Zealand officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time, marked by the reappearance in the night sky of the ...

The connection between Matariki and Dark Sky Reserves is natural and profound. For Māori, the stars are tūpuna (ancestors), ...

With 14 astronomical observatories and seven "dark sky sites" recognised by Dark-Sky International, New Zealand has a national interest in addressing regulation and mitigation of light pollution.

Photograph by Steve Clancy, Getty Images “The night sky is essential to the balance of [New Zealand’s] ecosystems ... Stonehenge Aotearoa: This open-air astronomical observatory is a ...

Niue is the only certified dark sky country in the world. New Zealand is aiming for an unprecedented ... it and preserve the pristine view of the night sky, according to a report in CNBC.

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Douglas Thorne has captured a timelapse video of the Aurora australis that lit up New Zealand skies on Friday night. Video / Douglas Thorne Aurora australis, you beauty. The sky above Aotearoa lit ...

The Sunshine Coast’s stunning starry nights are one step closer to being properly protected and providing a new avenue for ...

New Zealand is ... with Big Sky Stargazing at Hermitage Aoraki/Mount Cook, who have captured breathtaking images in one of the only places left that show us what the night sky looked like before ...

New Zealanders may be treated to another dazzling night sky display, with the possibility of more aurora activity on the way. A geomagnetic storm bound for New Zealand is bringing with it the ...

New Zealand's space sector has been developing rapidly since the first rocket lifted off in 2017. It now contributes about NZ$1.7 billion in revenue, with plans to grow to $10 billion by 2030.