A New Zealand Herald photographer has been honoured for his work at the New Zealand Press Photographer of the Year awards tonight.
Dean Purcell won the category for best mobile phone photo.
The overall press photographer of the year went to Lawrence Smith from Fairfax.
The New Zealand Press Photographer of the Year awards was created by photographers.
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The awards ceremony was held at the Botanist in Auckland.
All images that made the finals were printed and displayed as part of an exhibition at the venue.