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New Zealand (Aotearoa in Māori), is a country of two large islands and many much smaller islands in the south-western Pacific Ocean. Among South Pacific nations, New Zealand has the largest and most industrialised economy and is second only to Papua New Guinea in population. New Zealand is notable for its isolation, being separated from Australia on the northwest by the Tasman Sea, some 2,000 km wide. The closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. Elizabeth II is the current Queen of New Zealand and is represented in the country by a non-partisan Governor-General. De facto political power is held by the Prime Minister who, as leader of the government, requires the confidence of the democratically elected New Zealand House of Representatives. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are entirely self-governing; Tokelau, and New Zealand's claim in Antarctica.
World War II was the end of her flying adventures, and she retired from public life. She became a recluse and died alone in a Majorca, Spain hotel, from dog bite complications. Because of her looks and perhaps her reclusive tendencies, she became known as the "Greta Garbo of the skies." The Auckland International Airport International Terminal is named after her. Recently featured: New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy · New Zealand Cadet Forces · New Plymouth · Archive
 The Weka or woodhen (Gallirallus australis) is an endemic bird of New Zealand. It is a member of the rail family. There are four subspecies. Wekas are sturdy brown birds, about the size of a chicken. They are omnivores, feeding mainly on invertebrates and fruit, but are also willing to eat seeds, small vertebrates such as rats, birds and lizards. They are also known to scavenge carrion.
...the New Zealand is the largest part of the sunken continent of Zealandia (pictured) remaining above sea level, followed by New Caledonia? ...that singer Brooke Fraser is the daughter of former All Black Bernie Fraser? ...that New Zealand rugby union player Mark Hammett won four Super 12 titles with the Crusaders between 1996 and 2003 before being appointed as their assistant coach for 2007? ...that New Zealand rugby union player Billy Stead co-authored The Complete Rugby Footballer while on tour with the All Blacks?
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