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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

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

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

**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

**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

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

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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

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

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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

**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

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

Dolphins leap out of the water at Waipū Cove to the delight of surfers, beachgoers and photographer Brian Same. Photos / Brian Came

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Dolphin aerobatics at Waipū Cove captured on camera

27 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Audubon Photography Awards 2019 Kevin Ebi Honoirable Mention A bald eagle and a red fox tussle in mid-air over a European rabbit in San Juan Island National Historical Park in Washington stat

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Birds of a feather

23 Jul, 2019 6:46pm

Meeanee's John Lindsay with a framed copy of the photo which broke new ground for the Herald Tribune back in 1980.

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Colourful history of duck shooting day

23 Jul, 2019 11:48am
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The picture in Monday's paper, on the left hand side, caused confusion amongst readers as they thought it was upside down. Photo / Bill Trewheeler

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Optical illusion: Kiwi photographer's bird snap turns people's brains upside down

16 Jul, 2019 2:10pm
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The exhibition was being housed in Auckland's Freyberg Square. Photo / Auckland Festival of Photography

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Oh deer! Tumultuous weather damages art exhibition

9 Jun, 2019 2:58pm
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Cartoon: May 1 - 31

5 May, 2019 5:00am

Cartoons: March 25 - 31

25 Mar, 2019 5:00am

Grant Robertson spars with UK troll commentator. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoon: April 29 - 30

28 Apr, 2019 7:52pm

Funding crisis for disability support. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoon: April 22 - 28

21 Apr, 2019 7:37pm

Israel Folau sacked from Wallabies. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoon: April 15 - 21

15 Apr, 2019 5:00am

Gun lobby cornered. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoon: April 8 - 14

8 Apr, 2019 5:00am

Facebook agrees to ban extremism. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoon: April 1 - 7

1 Apr, 2019 5:00am

Ans Westra says Bowerbank Ninow will freeze the proceeds of an auction of her Springbok tour photos until they can agree on who owns them. Photo / File

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Photographers challenge Springbok tour pictures auction

4 Apr, 2019 10:20am
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New Gun Laws on the way after the dreadful attack killing 50 innocent people at mosques in Christchurch. Illustration / Rod Emmerson

Cartoons: March 18 - 24

17 Mar, 2019 11:43pm

New Michael Jackson revelations. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoons: March 11- 17

11 Mar, 2019 5:00am

On Sunday an Auckland man ventured behind closed doors, revealing the decrepit state the once-popular tourist attraction is now in. Photo / supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Owner's stern warning as Kiwis trespass on Waiwera Hot Pools

13 Mar, 2019 3:16pm
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World League Rugby. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoons: March 4 - 10

4 Mar, 2019 5:00am

Talented Auckland photographer Janay Johnstone has tragically passed away with her unborn daughter. Photo / Givealittle

NEW ZEALAND

'Bubbly and vivacious': Heavily pregnant mum dies suddenly

8 Mar, 2019 9:40am
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A performer from the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro. Photo / AP

WORLD

Photos: Streets ahead

6 Mar, 2019 5:00am

The capital gains tax scare campaign. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoons: February 25 - March 3

24 Feb, 2019 10:55pm

British photographer Richard Barnden's shot of the moment a pack of grey reef sharks pounce on a parrotfish was deemed

WORLD

Photos: Winners from Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019

27 Feb, 2019 5:00am

Simon Bridges as a Fruit Fly. The latest polls suggest that Judith Collins will lead the opposition. Illustration /Rod Emmerson

Cartoons: February 18 - 24

17 Feb, 2019 7:43pm

C. P. COTTIER, NEW PLYMOUTH Photograph of two Ngā Māhanga women, one wearing white feathers, near Puniho marae. Photo / Webb's

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwis get first look at historic collection of vintage photography

21 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Cartoons: February 11th - 17th

10 Feb, 2019 11:04pm

Flying Officer Sydney Aldridge died when his plane and another went missing in 1944. A letter from the King to his family is among the documents and photos in the box.

NEW ZEALAND

Motorway treasure-box mystery solved

15 Feb, 2019 3:05pm
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This box, containing photos and other family memorabilia, was found on an Auckland motorway. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Box of photos, wartime letter found on Auckland motorway

14 Feb, 2019 3:41pm
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A Christchurch woman says a photographer who objected to her ad seeking a student to take her wedding photos for free urged people to whack her. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

'Wery abusive messages': Bride harassed over free photos bid

10 Feb, 2019 3:36pm
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Mayor Phil Goff launching his campaign for re-election at the Diversity Centre in Papatoetoe. 18 August 2019. New Zealand Herald photograph by Jason Oxenham

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Photos: Freezing the moments that capture a nation

Dolphin aerobatics at Waipū Cove captured on camera

Birds of a feather

Colourful history of duck shooting day

Optical illusion: Kiwi photographer's bird snap turns people's brains upside down

Oh deer! Tumultuous weather damages art exhibition

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Cartoons: March 25 - 31

Cartoon: April 29 - 30

Cartoon: April 22 - 28

Cartoon: April 15 - 21

Cartoon: April 8 - 14

Cartoon: April 1 - 7

Photographers challenge Springbok tour pictures auction

Cartoons: March 18 - 24

Cartoons: March 11- 17

Owner's stern warning as Kiwis trespass on Waiwera Hot Pools

Cartoons: March 4 - 10

'Bubbly and vivacious': Heavily pregnant mum dies suddenly

Photos: Streets ahead

Cartoons: February 25 - March 3

Photos: Winners from Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019

Cartoons: February 18 - 24

Kiwis get first look at historic collection of vintage photography

Cartoons: February 11th - 17th

Motorway treasure-box mystery solved

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