Hastings and Napier fire crews stopped a 2nd alarm church fire and saved enough for the Sunday service to still go ahead.

Firefighters at the scene of a 2nd alarm church fire, Frederick Street, Hastings, Sunday, August 01, 2010. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall

A large fire totally destroyed a historic two story Pakowhai Road house.

Firefighters at the scene of a large house fire in Hastings, New Zealand, Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall

Photos are on NZPA of Napier, Hastings and Taradale firefighters battling a building fire in Owen Street, Napier.

Firefighters battle a 2nd alarm building fire at Te Taiwhenua o Whanganui a Orotu in Owen Street, Napier, Monday, July 12, 2010. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall

A light aircraft turned it’s tripod undercarrige into a bipod when the nose wheel collapsed upon landing. More photos on NZPA.

Light plane crash, Napier Airport, Napier, Monday, May 17, 2010. Credit: NZPA/Kerry Marshall

Photos from an arson of a church are here on NZPA.

Firefighters at a 2nd alarm church fire in Waimarama, Hawkes' Bay, Monday, December 21, 2009. Credit: NZPA/Kerry Marshall

And for all you pixel peepers out there – yes there is some banding. However the limits were pushed for these shots -
Aperture: F/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 6400
It certainly can pull light out of nothing!