A column of intense white light was shooting skyward from Rangitoto Island this weekend. Here are the best pics sent in from our readers. The magical image is a gift from 13 of the region's iwi to celebrate the Maori identity and heritage of Tamaki Makaurau - the city of Auckland.
Image 1 of 8: Photo / David and Darcy Lake
The Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.
Images from this year's Sculpture Northland event at Whangārei Quarry Gardens
This online-only contest showcases the best of nature photography
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface
Imagination, engineering skills and steely nerve was all competitors needed
Thousands gathered at Waitangi in Northland to celebrate our national day. Photos / Dean Purcell
The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright
5 C-130H Hercules transport aircraft retire with a nationwide flypast. Photos / NZME
From 6,000 there could be only 3 winners. But there were plenty of really good pictures that came close
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries...
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Summer Holiday competition entries from New Year's Week
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photo Competition - entries from 24th - 26th December
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition - first days entries - Day 1 and 2
Chelsea Daniels from the Front Page Podcast joins Ryan Bridge this morning. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner Homes 5 June. Video / Herald NOW
Northern Advocate reporter Brodie Stone gives an update on the boat fire in Paihia. Video / Herald NOW
