Determined to see a Kiwi while here (not an easy thing to do, as they are nocturnal birds), we head out to the Aukland Zoo, where they have a nocturnal house. Couldn't take pictures, but got to see two Kiwis hunting for grubs, cool. Not usually a big fan of zoos, but this one was exceptionally nice. We were within a foot of two cheetahs, a couple yards of some magnificent lions and much more.

Thought for the day: If it's 12:10 p.m. on the 28th of January and at the same time it is 6:00 a.m. in NZ on the 29th...and I send you an email. Does it travel back in time to get to you?