Aotearoa NZ 2025 Qtr 4
(Oct-Dec)
“In some ways I believe I epitomise the average New Zealander: I have modest abilities, I combine these with a good deal of determination, and I rather like to succeed.”
Aurora lit up skies over South Island
Aurora fans have been treated to a bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights across the South Island on Wednesday night. Photographers posted pictures of the colourful lights in areas including Tasman, Twizel and Southland. Te Whatu Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki said aurora were often able to be recorded by cameras even when they could not be seen with the naked eye.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 02.10.2025
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Prospect of life on Saturn’s moons rises after discovery of organic substances
Scientists studying water vapour plume from Enceladus find presence of complex molecules that could harbour life. The likelihood that one of Saturn’s moons may harbour life has risen, experts say, after finding an array of carbon-based substances being spewed out of Enceladus. The sixth largest of Saturn’s moons, Enceladus has become one of the leading contenders in the search for bodies that could harbour extraterrestrial life.
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Source. theguardian.com, 01.10.2025
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Shot of sea bird wins Bird Photographer of the Year
From a stunning solar eclipse shot to a surreal image of a kingfisher flying over art in the Italian alps, the winners of largest bird photography competition are in. An image of frigatebird silhouetted against a total solar eclipse has won top prize in Bird Photographer of the Year 2025. Liron Gertsman, from Canada, won for his atmospheric image taken in Mexico for which he won the £UK3500 (NZ$8120) prize.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 01.10.2025
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Lake Sylvan Track access restored with new bridge
Access to a popular Glenorchy trail has been restored after a storm swept away a key bridge. The Department of Conservation has opened a new 42-metre suspension bridge across the Routeburn River, reconnecting to the popular Lake Sylvan Track. The previous bridge was damaged by a significant storm five years ago. It was repaired before being swept away by another storm in 2023.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 01.10.2025
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