Conflict, ambition, anger, injustice, striving, merriment, poverty, blood, Associated Press photographers record all aspects of the human condition in 2023

Santa's darker side

An old tradition in Lidecko, Czech Republic sees St Nicholas leading devils and the grim reaper around the village. Photographs by Petr David Josek for the Associate Press

Vital Impacts for wildlife conservation

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Santa brings crowds to central Auckland

Thousands turned out in glorious sunshine to catch a glimpse of Santa. Photographs by Alex Burton

Weet-Bix TRYathlon Manurewa

The opening event in the 11-race series kicked off in Manurewa. Photographs by Michael Craig

Gulf Harbour Country Club golf course overgrown

The sad decline of a golf course, the Golf Harbour Country Club closed in July and nature is starting to reclaim it.

Diwali brings colour to Auckland

Diwali, festival of light symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Photographs by Dean Purcell

Thousands demonstrate for peace in Gaza

Thousands gathered in central Auckland calling for peace between Israel and Hamas. Photographs by Sylvie Whinray

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