Viewers hoping to see a "super massive" aurora light up New Zealand's skies last night may have been left disappointed as an expert has warned it might not arrive until this morning.
Aurora expert and photographer Paul Le Comte said the aurora would likely be at full strength during daylight hours, reducing visibility to those interested in capturing a glimpse of the natural phenomenon.
New data suggests the aurora is 12 hours behind schedule and may not arrive until 6am, Le Comte said on Twitter.
The aurora could be the biggest since St Patrick's Day in 2015, Le Comte said.