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Kiwis capture spectacular aurora lighting up New Zealand's skies

  • 11/05/2024

Kiwis are capturing a spectacular aurora lighting up New Zealand's skies on Saturday night.

A strong solar storm has produced some stunning displays over the country, and eager Kiwis have flocked outside to snap the results.

Here's a roundup of some of the best Newshub has been sent.

The aurora from Upper Hutt.
The aurora from Upper Hutt. Photo credit: Rachel Brownie / Supplied
A stunning photo captured at Lake Taupo of the aurora.
A stunning photo captured at Lake Taupo of the aurora. Photo credit: Rossiland McIntosh / Supplied
Saturday night's aurora taken in Whāngarei, Northland. "It was a dream come true for me," Ryley said.
Saturday night's aurora taken in Whāngarei, Northland. "It was a dream come true for me," Ryley said. Photo credit: Ryley Alach / Supplied
From Gore.
From Gore. Photo credit: Willie Calvert / Supplied
The aurora in Weymouth at around 7:30pm Saturday night looking south.
The aurora in Weymouth at around 7:30pm Saturday night looking south. Photo credit: Scott Palmer / Supplied
The aurora in Gore.
The aurora in Gore. Photo credit: Trent Vincent / Supplied
A stunning photo from Te Awamutu.
A stunning photo from Te Awamutu. Photo credit: Brooke Schwass / Supplied
The aurora in Wellington.
The aurora in Wellington. Photo credit: Supplied
Aurora lights over Christchurch.
Aurora lights over Christchurch. Photo credit: Shiana Varga / Supplied
Hungarian Vizsla Rudi takes in the geo-storm.
Hungarian Vizsla Rudi takes in the geo-storm. Photo credit: Craig Mills and Bradley Trott / Supplied
A photo of the aurora taken over the Kaipara Harbour, Northland.
A photo of the aurora taken over the Kaipara Harbour, Northland. Photo credit: Tim Reid / Supplied
The aurora taken from Stratford.
The aurora taken from Stratford. Photo credit: Donna / Supplied
Foxton Beach.
Foxton Beach. Photo credit: Supplied
The aurora in Dunedin.
The aurora in Dunedin. Photo credit: Vicky Johns / Supplied