Photos: Freezing the moments that capture a nation

Here is a selection of some of departing Herald chief photographer Brett Phibbs' best photographs from the past two decades.

**Image 1 of 17:** Liam James Reid, who raped and murdered Christchurch woman Emma Agnew, in the dock at the High Court at Auckland. February 7, 2018

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**Image 1 of 17:** Liam James Reid, who raped and murdered Christchurch woman Emma Agnew, in the dock at the High Court at Auckland. February 7, 2018

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**Image 2 of 17:** Sue Bradford is taken down by police during a demonstration against The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, in Auckland. November 8, 1995

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**Image 2 of 17:** Sue Bradford is taken down by police during a demonstration against The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, in Auckland. November 8, 1995

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**Image 3 of 17:** New Zealand rowing greats Hamish Bond and Eric Murray celebrate after winning the Men's Pair gold at Dorney Lake during the 2012 London Olympics. August 3, 2012

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**Image 3 of 17:** New Zealand rowing greats Hamish Bond and Eric Murray celebrate after winning the Men's Pair gold at Dorney Lake during the 2012 London Olympics. August 3, 2012

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**Image 4 of 17:** NZ weightlifter in the 105+ kg division Darren Liddel, winner of triple gold medals at the XVI Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, walks away afrom the linelight with his mum, Wendy Liddel. September 19, 1998

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**Image 4 of 17:** NZ weightlifter in the 105+ kg division Darren Liddel, winner of triple gold medals at the XVI Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, walks away afrom the linelight with his mum, Wendy Liddel. September 19, 1998

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**Image 5 of 17:** All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock scores during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and France, held at Eden Park, Auckland. Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, Brad Thorn and Richie McCaw trail behind. October 23, 2011

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**Image 5 of 17:** All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock scores during the 2011 Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and France, held at Eden Park, Auckland. Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, Brad Thorn and Richie McCaw trail behind. October 23, 2011

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**Image 6 of 17:** Cracks appear in Bridge Rd, South Brighton, Christchurch, after the second big earthquake, which caused extensive damage and loss of life. February 22, 2011

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**Image 6 of 17:** Cracks appear in Bridge Rd, South Brighton, Christchurch, after the second big earthquake, which caused extensive damage and loss of life. February 22, 2011

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**Image 7 of 17:** Fugitive Brian James Curtis, flanked by police at Auckland International Airport, as he attacks Phibbs. July 6, 2001

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**Image 7 of 17:** Fugitive Brian James Curtis, flanked by police at Auckland International Airport, as he attacks Phibbs. July 6, 2001

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**Image 8 of 17:** A soldier stands guard at the Cenotaph in heavy rain during the Anzac Day dawn service at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. 25 April 25, 2011

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**Image 8 of 17:** A soldier stands guard at the Cenotaph in heavy rain during the Anzac Day dawn service at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. 25 April 25, 2011

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**Image 9 of 17:** David Bain and Joe Karam (left) celebrate Bain's release at the High Court at Christchurch. May 15, 2007

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**Image 9 of 17:** David Bain and Joe Karam (left) celebrate Bain's release at the High Court at Christchurch. May 15, 2007

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**Image 10 of 17:** Lady June Hillary touches her husband Sir Edmund Hillary's casket as it lies in St Mary's Church for his state funeral in Parnell, Auckland. January 22, 2008

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**Image 10 of 17:** Lady June Hillary touches her husband Sir Edmund Hillary's casket as it lies in St Mary's Church for his state funeral in Parnell, Auckland. January 22, 2008

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**Image 11 of 17:** Colonel Chalermsuk Yugala was in charge of spraying disinfectant over the dead bodies after the tsunami that hit the Phuket region in Thailand. December, 31, 2004

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**Image 11 of 17:** Colonel Chalermsuk Yugala was in charge of spraying disinfectant over the dead bodies after the tsunami that hit the Phuket region in Thailand. December, 31, 2004

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**Image 12 of 17:** Multi-millionaire businessman Mark Hotchin confronts Brett Phibbs and a Herald reporter outside his mansion on Australia's Gold Coast. December 18, 2010

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**Image 12 of 17:** Multi-millionaire businessman Mark Hotchin confronts Brett Phibbs and a Herald reporter outside his mansion on Australia's Gold Coast. December 18, 2010

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**Image 13 of 17:** A bucket of horse manure is thrown over ex-minister John Banks as he arrives at the High Court at Auckland. May 19, 2014

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**Image 13 of 17:** A bucket of horse manure is thrown over ex-minister John Banks as he arrives at the High Court at Auckland. May 19, 2014

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**Image 14 of 17:** Jake the lion cub with a keeper at Rotorua's Paradise Valley Springs. 1995

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**Image 14 of 17:** Jake the lion cub with a keeper at Rotorua's Paradise Valley Springs. 1995

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**Image 15 of 17:** A person makes their way up Albert St in Auckland's CBD as a rainbow puts on a show in early morning light. October 18, 2004

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**Image 15 of 17:** A person makes their way up Albert St in Auckland's CBD as a rainbow puts on a show in early morning light. October 18, 2004

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**Image 16 of 17:** Annwyne Stadish walks Hop Along along Rothesay Bay Beach. The blue penguin washed up on Muriwai Beach suffering from head and leg injuries. August 12, 2010

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**Image 16 of 17:** Annwyne Stadish walks Hop Along along Rothesay Bay Beach. The blue penguin washed up on Muriwai Beach suffering from head and leg injuries. August 12, 2010

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**Image 17 of 17:** At Brazda refugee camp in Macedonia, Kosovo Albanian refugee Antigona Gojnovci says her last touching farewells to family members bound for a new life in Norway. April 4, 1999

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**Image 17 of 17:** At Brazda refugee camp in Macedonia, Kosovo Albanian refugee Antigona Gojnovci says her last touching farewells to family members bound for a new life in Norway. April 4, 1999

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Image 1 of 17: Liam James Reid, who raped and murdered Christchurch woman Emma Agnew, in the dock at the High Court at Auckland. February 7, 2018

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