In brief
A webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club recorded a bright streak of light over Wellington, New Zealand, on January 30, 2026. The videos show the light reflecting in the water below, with initial reports suggesting it might be a meteor or falling space debris.
A bright streak of light was captured over New Zealand's capital city Wellington on 30 January. The footage shows the streak reflected in the water below, filmed by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club. Reports suggest the event could be a meteor or space debris re-entering the atmosphere.
