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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Walk on the Wild Side

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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

Birds of a feather

23 Jul, 2019 6:46pm

The softer, fluffier side of policing

4 Jul, 2019 3:13pm

May 5. Illustration / Peter Bromhead

Cartoon: May 1 - 31

5 May, 2019 5:00am

Islamophobia. Illustration / Guy Body

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

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

World League Rugby. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoons: March 4 - 10

4 Mar, 2019 5:00am

A performer from the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro. Photo / AP

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

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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

Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoons: February 11th - 17th

10 Feb, 2019 11:04pm

US threatens Venezuela. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoons: February 4th - 10th

4 Feb, 2019 5:00am

Illustration / Rod Emmerson

Cartoons: January 28th - February 3rd

27 Jan, 2019 7:07pm

Summer of unruly visitors. Illustration / Guy Body

Cartoons: January 21 - 27

21 Jan, 2019 5:00am

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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