11th February 1974: A Maori wields his spear to terrifying effect, during the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to New Zealand.

Kite enthusiasts fly large kites as part of Manu Aute Kite Day during the Matariki Kite Festival at Bastion Point on July 2, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

Kim Dotcom is released on bail at North Shore District Court on February 22, 2012 in Auckland, New Zealand. The MegaUpload.com founder and four associates were arrested last month, accused of “Internet piracy” by U.S. authorities. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

New Zealand-based artist Henry Hargreaves became interested in the Last Meal tradition, which inmates waiting on death row have the right to request. He decided to re-create certain serial killers’ last meals in his photography series.

The Baby Nager dragon, from DreamWorks’ new “How to Train Your Dragon” Live Spectacular touring musical, shows off it’s colors outside of the New York Public Library. (Photo by Mark Von Holden)

A sheep, painted in the colours of World Cup participating country England looks on on September 11, 2011 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Cally Whitham is a photographic artist from New Zealand with romantic notions of finding value in banality. Her work identifies aesthetic value where none appears apparent and often invites viewers to reflect on our rural beginnings. via Photography Blogs.

New Zealand is known more for its breathtaking scenery, as shown in Lord of The Rings, than for its gang activity, a dark side unknown to most