Aurora Australis visible across New Zealand skies

Monday 2 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 2 Jun 2025, 5:35pm

The Aurora Australis was visible across both islands on Sunday night, including parts of the North Island. The colourful display featured orange, red, and purple hues. Forecasters suggested the lights might continue to be visible into King's Birthday Monday.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 2 Jun 2025, 11:47am

   Aurora Australis paints Hawke’s Bay skies with winter hues (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via StuffMon 2 Jun 2025, 1:25pm

   Aurora Australis visible around the country - and there could be more to come (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 2 Jun 2025, 5:35pm

   Dazzling aurora scenes delight as strong displays seen from many places (opens in new tab)