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Stunning vision of North Island captured from space

January 5, 2022

The vision was taken aboard the International Space Station on January 2 (ISS Above). (Source: Supplied)

Stunning vision showing parts of the North Island has been filmed from the International Space Station.

The vision, published online by ISS Above, shows Northland, Auckland and parts of the East Coast of the North Island.

It was shot on January 2 at around 1.35pm.

Watch the full video below.

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