Bright lights seen in the sky over parts of the South Island and Wellington tonight are believed to have been a meteor.
Owen Pearson from Christchurch caught it on film using his dash cam as he was driving north into Springs Junction.
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Police say they received calls from people on the West Coast, in Christchurch, Picton and Wellington from about 6.30pm.
Texts coming in to Radio New Zealand described it as a shooting star-like phenomenon with a spark at the end.
Others have described it as very white and bright and like a very large firework.
Police say it is most likely a meteor and don't believe it a flare or fireworks.
