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Check out the best (and worst) of John Key's photo opportunities down the years.

**Image 1 of 11:** Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh in front of the Taj Mahal. Photo / NZPA

**Image 1 of 11:** Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh in front of the Taj Mahal. Photo / NZPA

**Image 2 of 11:** John Key models one of the new RWC Team 2011 volunteer uniforms. Photo / Natalie Slade

**Image 2 of 11:** John Key models one of the new RWC Team 2011 volunteer uniforms. Photo / Natalie Slade

**Image 3 of 11:** John Key serving the first ball at the launch of the Heineken Open men's tennis tournament at the ASB Tennis Centre. Photo / Steven McNicholl

**Image 3 of 11:** John Key serving the first ball at the launch of the Heineken Open men's tennis tournament at the ASB Tennis Centre. Photo / Steven McNicholl

**Image 4 of 11:** National MP's L-R: Craig Foss and Chris Tremain with Prime Minister John Key at the official launch of Geon Art Deco Weekend at War Memorial conference centre, Napier. Photo / Warren Buckland

**Image 4 of 11:** National MP's L-R: Craig Foss and Chris Tremain with Prime Minister John Key at the official launch of Geon Art Deco Weekend at War Memorial conference centre, Napier. Photo / Warren Buckland

**Image 5 of 11:** John Key smacks a ball for four off the bowling of Shane Warne during half-time in the Fill the Basin for Canterbury charity cricket match between Canterbury and Wellington at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

**Image 5 of 11:** John Key smacks a ball for four off the bowling of Shane Warne during half-time in the Fill the Basin for Canterbury charity cricket match between Canterbury and Wellington at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

**Image 6 of 11:** John Key shows his delight in handing a large tarantula spider during a visit to open Canterbury University's new Biological Sciences Research building. Photo / Martin Hunter

**Image 6 of 11:** John Key shows his delight in handing a large tarantula spider during a visit to open Canterbury University's new Biological Sciences Research building. Photo / Martin Hunter

**Image 7 of 11:** John Key, wearing his Vanuatu shirt and holding a coconut drink, after arriving for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' retreat at the Havannah Resort. Photo / Mark Mitchell

**Image 7 of 11:** John Key, wearing his Vanuatu shirt and holding a coconut drink, after arriving for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' retreat at the Havannah Resort. Photo / Mark Mitchell

**Image 8 of 11:** John Key in a Rugby World Cup cardboard cut out display at the Pasifika festival in Western Springs, Auckland. Photo / Doug Sherring

**Image 8 of 11:** John Key in a Rugby World Cup cardboard cut out display at the Pasifika festival in Western Springs, Auckland. Photo / Doug Sherring

**Image 9 of 11:** John Key dancing on stage with drag queens Buffy (L) and Bimbo (R) during Auckland's annual Big Gay Out festival. Photo / Martin Sykes

**Image 9 of 11:** John Key dancing on stage with drag queens Buffy (L) and Bimbo (R) during Auckland's annual Big Gay Out festival. Photo / Martin Sykes

**Image 10 of 11:** John Key has his photo taken with Phillip Shepherd at the Big Gay Out festival at Coyle Park In Pt Chevalier. Photo / Jason Dorday

**Image 10 of 11:** John Key has his photo taken with Phillip Shepherd at the Big Gay Out festival at Coyle Park In Pt Chevalier. Photo / Jason Dorday

**Image 11 of 11:** Talking to 'Bert' from Sesame Street during his visit to Selwyn Primary School. Photo / APN

**Image 11 of 11:** Talking to 'Bert' from Sesame Street during his visit to Selwyn Primary School. Photo / APN

Image 1 of 11: Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh in front of the Taj Mahal. Photo / NZPA

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

NORTHERN ADVOCATE

Dolphin aerobatics at Waipū Cove captured on camera

27 Jul, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

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

WORLD

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.

HAWKE'S BAY TODAY

Colourful history of duck shooting day

23 Jul, 2019 11:48am
3 minutes to read

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

LIFESTYLE

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

16 Jul, 2019 2:10pm
2 minutes to read

The exhibition was being housed in Auckland's Freyberg Square. Photo / Auckland Festival of Photography

NEW ZEALAND

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

BUSINESS

Photographers challenge Springbok tour pictures auction

4 Apr, 2019 10:20am
6 minutes to read

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
3 minutes to read

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
3 minutes to read

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
5 minutes to read

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
4 minutes to read

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
Quick Read

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
4 minutes to read

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BUSINESS

Focus: The next generation of Lime scooter

10 Feb, 2019 3:36pm
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Lime's third-generation or G3 e-scooter is on its way to Auckland. Video / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Auckland: August 20th

10 Feb, 2019 3:36pm
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MetService Weather Auckland: August 20th.

SPORT

ANZ Sports Scene: 'We didn't go to world champs last year to get silver'

10 Feb, 2019 3:36pm
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Olivia Loe will arrive at the world rowing championships next week in Austria with a sense of unfinished business.

New Zealand Herald

PM's best photos - say cheese!

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

Cartoon: May 1 - 31

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

Box of photos, wartime letter found on Auckland motorway

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

Latest NZH Video

Focus: The next generation of Lime scooter

MetService Weather Auckland: August 20th

ANZ Sports Scene: 'We didn't go to world champs last year to get silver'

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