One-day cricket
One-day cricket, sometimes called limited-overs cricket, began in the 1960s. Each team has one innings.
Part of story: Cricket
New Zealand’s number one hazard
Floods are the most frequent natural disasters in New Zealand – between 1968 and 2017, the country experienced more than 80 damaging floods.
Part of story: Floods
Sculpture and installation art
Once overshadowed by painting, sculpture has high status as an art form in 21st-century New Zealand. Sculptures are displayed not just in galleries, but are often found outdoors, making them accessible to all.
Part of story: Sculpture and installation art
Children’s and young adult literature
From picture books to novels to non-fiction, New Zealand literature for young people is diverse and original, with authors often working across several genres.
Part of story: Children’s and young adult literature
Postage stamps
From Queen Victoria’s head to pictorial landscapes, native birds and famous Kiwis – the country’s postage stamps provide mini representations of New Zealand culture.