Day in photos - September 13

Want to know what you've missed? Check out the day's news in photos from around the world.

One of five striped 6-week-old baby emu chicks is introduced to their new home at Wild Life zoo in Sydney. The baby emus will grow to over 1.2 meters and 50 to 60 kilograms once they are fully grown. Photo / AP

Image 1 of 10: One of five striped 6-week-old baby emu chicks is introduced to their new home at Wild Life zoo in Sydney. The baby emus will grow to over 1.2 meters and 50 to 60 kilograms once they are fully grown. Photo / AP

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Photographing nature - a true contest

This online-only contest showcases the best of nature photography

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Underwater photos rise high in competition

The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface

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Demons of speed battle in the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix

Imagination, engineering skills and steely nerve was all competitors needed

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A nation celebrates: Waitangi 2025

Thousands gathered at Waitangi in Northland to celebrate our national day. Photos / Dean Purcell

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Kia Ora Waitangi 2025

The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright

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Goodbye Herk - RNZAF farewells their fleet of Hercules

5 C-130H Hercules transport aircraft retire with a nationwide flypast. Photos / NZME

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Summer competition winners and runners-up

From 6,000 there could be only 3 winners. But there were plenty of really good pictures that came close

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Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 13

NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries

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Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 14

NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries...

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Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 12

NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries

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Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 11

NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries