Bioluminescence illuminates Stanmore Bay shoreline

Saturday 8 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 8 Nov 2025, 10:47am

People gathered at Auckland's Stanmore Bay on Friday night to witness a vivid blue bioluminescent bloom. The natural phenomenon caused waves to glow neon blue along the shoreline. Witnesses and photographers described the display as a spectacular and unforgettable event.

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1. RNZSat 8 Nov 2025, 9:14am

   Auckland's bioluminescence at Stanmore Bay described as 'unforgettable' (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 8 Nov 2025, 9:39am

   Beachgoers stunned by vivid blue bioluminescence along Stanmore Bay shoreline (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSat 8 Nov 2025, 10:42am

   Glowing blue waves light up Stanmore Bay in stunning bioluminescent display (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSat 8 Nov 2025, 10:47am

   'Screams of joy' - Bioluminescence stuns onlookers at Auckland beach (opens in new tab)