The late John McCombe: Legendary snapper and a tremendous all-round guy 9 May, 2021 09:21 PM 11 minutes to read John McCombe relaxes at home in Whangamata in 2015. McCombe left Christchurch after the 2011 earthquakes. Photo / NZH John McCombe relaxes at home in Whangamata in 2015. McCombe left Christchurch after the 2011 earthquakes. Photo / NZH Other Former Christchurch Star photographer John McCombe, regarded as an "institution" among this country's news snappers, died at his home last week, aged 75. Former colleague Dave Cannan, assisted by several past workmates, compiled this tribute to ...