The species that inhabit these islands don't recognise humans as predators, meaning visitors have both an unprecedented opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat and a responsibility to tread lightly in a unique environment.
Image 1 of 7: A flamingo stalks through a lagoon on the Galapagos' Santa Cruz Island. Photo / Vanessa James
Imagination, engineering skills and steely nerve was all competitors needed
Thousands gathered at Waitangi in Northland to celebrate our national day. Photos / Dean Purcell
The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright
5 C-130H Hercules transport aircraft retire with a nationwide flypast. Photos / NZME
From 6,000 there could be only 3 winners. But there were plenty of really good pictures that came close
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries...
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Summer Holiday competition entries from New Year's Week
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photo Competition - entries from 24th - 26th December
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition - first days entries - Day 1 and 2
A selection of cartoons from Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson over the past year
Stunning images from the awards that celebrate the beauty of science
Doctors have told Paige Suisted she has 18 months to live. She is determined to live each moment to the fullest.
From frozen trees to sunrise over the desert, these landscape pictures show the world in a beautiful light.
The TRYathlon has inspired kids for over 30 years
Who will take out the third edition of the A-League Kiwi derby? What are the score predictions? What players will be key for each side? Video / Carson Bluck
Kiwi deputy principal Nick Edwards was moved to fundraise for Ovarian Cancer New Zealand after seeing his friend and colleague bravely endure the common cancer. Video / Supplied
Fire and Emergency crews have recovered multiple people trapped inside a tank, understood to be on a ship at Christchurch's Lyttelton Port. Video / George Heard
