Beauty in strife-torn Kyrgyzstan

Despite its turbulent recent history, Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful land of vast open spaces where nomads still graze their flocks.

Modern Kyrgyz nomad camps are dotted across the countryside of Kyrgyzstan, often combining traditional white yurts (made of thick layers of felt) with cars or motorbikes. Photo / Jim Eagles

Image 1 of 6: Modern Kyrgyz nomad camps are dotted across the countryside of Kyrgyzstan, often combining traditional white yurts (made of thick layers of felt) with cars or motorbikes. Photo / Jim Eagles

Kia Ora Waitangi 2025
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Kia Ora Waitangi 2025

The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright

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