Breathtaking sights as aurora lights up skies across New Zealand

Kiwis have snapped up photos of green and pink skies seen across the country overnight, during a spectacular and rare solar storm.  

The storm saw aurora australis dancing across Aotearoa's skies, much to the delight of stunned photographers.  

Strong geomagnetic activity combined with clear skies made for perfect viewing of the cosmic event.   

Dunedin's St Clair Beach.
Dunedin's St Clair Beach. Photo credit: Chris Watson
Dunedin's St Clair Beach.
Dunedin's St Clair Beach. Photo credit: Chris Watson
Dunedin.
Dunedin. Photo credit: Sam Oldham
Dunedin's St Clair Beach.
Dunedin's St Clair Beach. Photo credit: Chris Watson
Tauranga.
Tauranga. Photo credit: Jessica Barnes of Blissful Photography
Tauranga.
Tauranga. Photo credit: Jessica Barnes of Blissful Photography
Christchurch's Port Hills.
Christchurch's Port Hills. Photo credit: Michael Mead
Christchurch's Port Hills.
Christchurch's Port Hills. Photo credit: Michael Mead
Auckland.
Auckland. Photo credit: Rinshu Jaiswal
Auckland.
Auckland. Photo credit: Rinshu Jaiswal