One of the few highlights of the Highlanders season was Brad Thorn always giving his all. Here he celebrates his 100th Super Rugby game, and a rare Highlanders win, with his family. : Snaps of the year: Craig Baxter

New Zealand rugby league legend Ruben Wiki showed he has still got it while chasing a streaker in a classic moment during a Warriors pre-season game at Forsyth Barr Stadium in February. : Snaps of the year: Craig Baxter

Artist Bill Culbert pictured at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery in October with P.R.O.P, a key piece in the touring exhibition 'Hotere Culbert', which featured major collaborative works of the two New Zealand artists presented together for the first time. : Snaps of the year: Craig Baxter

Aerosmith's performance at Forsyth Barr Stadium in April showed how great the stadium can be for concerts. Let's hope we see more. : Snaps of the year: Craig Baxter

Artist Ralph Hotere's casket is carried from St Joseph's Cathedral in February. : Snaps of the year: Craig Baxter

Welders working on a silo at Fonterra's Edendale plant appeared more sci-fi than milk factory. : Snaps of the year: Craig Baxter

All Whites captain Winston Reid climbs above New Caledonia's defenders during the Fifa World Cup qualifier at Forsyth Barr Stadium in March. : Snaps of the year: Craig Baxter