‘Bright as’: Fireball lights up skies above Taranaki Maunga

RNZ24 Sep, 2026 03:37 AM3 mins to readThe Taranaki fireball was caught on camera. Meteorite fragments may have reached land. Photo / Andy Banks, RNZThe Taranaki fireball was caught on camera. Meteorite fragments may have reached land. Photo / Andy Banks, RNZBy Dan Satherley of RNZAn expert says it’s possible a fireball seen over the North Island on Wednesday night left behind space rocks for scientists to examine, and enthusiasts to look at – but not touch. The meteor lit up the skies over Taranaki, including