New Zealand-born photojournalist Robin Hammond does not turn away from human suffering, but bears it witness. His images have won the coveted Eugene W Smith award for photojournalism, he's shot covers for National Geographic and been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Robin is speaking at the Photographer of the Year awards on October 25. Be quick to get a ticket because he doesn't return to New Zealand often! Read more about Robin's work here.

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Photographer Robin Hammond to visit Auckland

New Zealand-born photojournalist Robin Hammond does not turn away from human suffering, but bears it witness. His images have won the coveted Eugene W Smith award for photojournalism, he's shot covers for National Geographic and been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Robin is speaking at the Photographer of the Year awards on October 25. Be quick to get a ticket because he doesn't return to New Zealand often!

Read more about Robin's work here.

Is Tane Mahuta under threat from kauri dieback?

Testing began this week to determine how close kauri dieback has come to Tane Mahuta. The pathogen has affected trees throughout Waipoua Forest, but there is currently no map of how extensively it has travelled there. What's kauri dieback, and why isn't there a cure?

Now, you be the judge

There are 52 finalists in Photographer of the Year 2018, but there can be only one People's Choice winner—the award we're counting on you to judge. See all the finalists and vote for your favourites here.

Photo: Simon Runting, wildlife category finalist

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