Far from the world's great population centres in Europe and America, where 20th Century design evolved, lies a small city that is uniquely New Zealand.
One of New Zealand’s rarest birds has surprised conservationists by breeding within months of their release on Mana Island, off Wellington’s west coast.
Taiaroa Head at the tip of the Otago Peninsula - on New Zealand's South Island - is the only mainland breeding colony for any albatross species found in the southern hemisphere.
While the Barmy Army has long been synonymous with English cricket supporters, in recent years New Zealand cricket has discovered its own band of fervent followers.