Veteran New Zealand photographer Peter Bush has died at the age of 93.
On an Instagram page, his family shared he had died on Saturday morning in Wellington.
"My father was a powerful life force. A man teeming with energy, adventure and laughter.
"A self-made professional with a relentless passion for capturing the perfect moment.
"A lover of the outdoors, a hater of bureaucracy, an epic storyteller and a friend and mentor to so many. Kua haere ia tōna moenga roa. (He has gone to his eternal rest)."
New Zealand's best-known sports photographer, he accompanied many All Black teams on overseas tours, and his photographs formed a history of the game in his time.
Known affectionately as Bushy, he was also respected for his coverage of royal tours and the 1968 Wahine ferry disaster.
In 2000, the New Zealand Rugby Union acknowledged his contribution to the game by presenting him with a special award that guaranteed him access to the sidelines of any test match in the country.
RNZ
