A year ago on Sunday, a catastrophic 9.0 earthquake struck Japan, causing one of the most devastating tsunami ever seen, a nuclear meltdown at a power station, killing over 15,000 and causing billions in damage. Here are 10 photos that tell the tale.
Image 1 of 10: The first wave of the tsunami hits homes and businesses in Natori, Miyagi prefecture. Photo / AP
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface
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.
Millions of people in Queensland and New South Wales have been warned to brace for days without power after Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall later this week.
Medical schools in Auckland and Dunedin will be funded to train 25 more doctors a year between them. Video / Mark Mitchell
Associate Education Minister David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga and his missed meeting with Education Minister Erica Stanford. Video / Mark Mitchell
