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The hunt for equity: New Zealand's race to space
The space sector added $2.47 billion to the economy in the 2023-24 financial year.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Rocket Lab reveals role in Firefly’s moon landing, investment banker rates it against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.
Revenue liftoff: $18b Rocket Lab reveals record financial year
'Milestones to hit': Space company gives an update on its Neutron rocket programme.
iPhone 16e: Is Apple's 'cheap' new model worth buying?
The tech giant's latest handset is available from tomorrow.
Rocket Lab 'ready to serve' Pentagon
Rocket Lab will launch a satellite from Mahia for US company BlackSky.
Rocket Lab’s 59th mission deploys 5 satellites in milestone launch
Rocket Lab launched its 59th mission, deploying five satellites on Sunday.
Cannonball run record holder, iPod creator hit NZ in 4X4s, looking for new scores
Venture capitalists go on a road trip, looking for the next big thing.
Market close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation rise
US-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.
Tech Insider: How to avoid Microsoft's 38% price rise, Amazon recruits NZ roles for Project Kuiper
PLUS: A peek over the fence at Amazon's Auckland data centre.
Best of Markets with Madison: Rocket Lab
Go behind the scenes of our space company's biggest developments.
Opinion: Where's the Team Auckland that the city and country need?
OPINION: Aucklanders need to feel they belong in a vibrant, ambitious city.
Markets with Madison: Venture capital
This deep tech hub in Auckland is where entrepreneurs Sir Peter Beck and Sean Simpson started Nasdaq-listed companies. Now new ventures are under way with their guidance.
Rocket Lab nabs Biden funding, launches twice in 24 hours, stock hits high
Sir Peter Beck's wealth tops $2b amid launches from two pads in different hemispheres.
Peter Beck a billionaire as Rocket Lab shares surge 45% on first Neutron contract
The firm's stock has quadrupled in value since August on a string of good news.
Rocket Lab US HQ threatens NZ academic with defamation action
The Massey University academic was on a Government-appointed disarmament committee.
'World leader': Rocket Lab to celebrate 50th rocket launch from Mahia
'It’s a neat atmosphere with all the people sitting in the sand dunes waiting for launch.'
Rocket Lab's Sir Peter Beck on his plans to seize a $535b space opportunity
About 18% of his company's stock is borrowed against.
First look: Rocket Lab’s US Neutron launch site
This is the first time anyone outside the company has filmed its new launch pad.
Markets with Madison: Inside Rocket Lab’s NASA site
Welcome to Wallops Island, Virginia. This episode takes you behind the construction of Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex-3 where it's preparing for Neutron rocket to take flight.
Markets with Madison: Rocket Lab Neutron
Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck shares how Neutron’s progress and why some investors are doubting his company’s ability to execute. Video / Corey Fleming
Sir Peter Beck gives Neutron rocket development update
It would be the fastest-ever commercially developed medium-lift rocket.
Spy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigation
NZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.
Stock Takes: Investors look to 2025, Rocket Lab shoots higher
The sharemarket has opted to ignore good news on the inflation and interest rates front.
Markets with Madison: From the USA
Stay tuned for episodes from the United States about Rocket Lab, Bitcoin and Wall Street.
Rocket Lab bags second Mars contract with ‘opportunities in the billions’
But there's a snag with its first mission to the Red Planet.
New project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deaths
A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.
Tech Insider: Mark Rocket on Kea Aerospace’s $15m raise, rift with Peter Beck
Plus: New blood at Tuanz, John Chow goes electric.