New Zealand only needed an hour on day four to complete victory in the second test in Birmingham late last night - handing them a first series win in England in 22 years.
Victory also lifts the Black Caps back to No.1 in the world test rankings - an ideal boost ahead of facing India in next week's world championship final.
BBC cricket journalist Henry Moeran was watching the final rites at Edgbaston.
He spoke to Susie Ferguson.