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About New Zealand
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New Zealand is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands. In Māori, New Zealand is also known as Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as the Land of the Long White Cloud. Full Article
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 01: Competitors take on fluid as they compete in the 2009 Auckland Marathon on November 1, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Robbie Robinson of Southland on the burst during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Jason Kawau of Southland is tackled by Piri Weepu and Shaun Treeby of Wellington during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Southland fans celebrate a try during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Southland fans celebrate a try during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Piri Weepu, Dane Coles and Apoua Stewart of Wellington celebrate a try during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Piri Weepu of Wellington kicks a conversion during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Robbie Robinson of Southland is tackled by Apoua Stewart of Wellington during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Mathew Luamanu of Wellington is tackled by Jason Rutledge of Southland during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: David Smith of Wellington is tackled by James Wilson of Southland during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Jason Kawau of Southland stands dejected after the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: David Smith of Wellington jumps for the ball with Tony Koonwaiyou of Southland during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Jason Kawau of Southland stand dejected with his team after the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: David Smith of Wellington runs out of a tackle by Jason Rutledge of Southland during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Hosea Gear of Wellington is tackled by Glen Horton of Southland during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: David Smith of Wellington is tackled by Glen Horton of Southland during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Hosea Gear of Wellington is tackled by Glen Horton of Southland during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Shaun Treeby of Wellington is tackled by Joe Tuineau and Jason Kawau of Southland during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Kenny Lynn of Southland is tackled by Shaun Treeby of Wellington during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: David Smith of Wellington is tackled by Glen Horton and Hua Tamariki of Southland during the Air New Zealand Cup Semi Final match between Wellington and Southland at Westpac Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws cheers on his team during the Heartland Championship Meads Cup Final match between Mid Canterbury and Wanganui at Rugby Park on October 31, 2009 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Rugby legend Sir Colin Meads arrives with the Meads Cup at the start of the Heartland Championship Meads Cup Final match between Mid Canterbury and Wanganui at Rugby Park on October 31, 2009 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Rugby legend Sir Colin Meads arrives with the Meads Cup at the start of the Heartland Championship Meads Cup Final match between Mid Canterbury and Wanganui at Rugby Park on October 31, 2009 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 31: Steelie Koro of Wanganui (C) is tackled by Daniel Bokser of Mid Canterbury during the Heartland Championship Meads Cup Final match between Mid Canterbury and Wanganui at Rugby Park on October 31, 2009 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 01: Competitors take on fluid as they compete in the 2009 Auckland Marathon on November 1, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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This is the best day of my life by far. I never even thought that this could happen. I am just very stoked ... I went to Australia and New Zealand and then today I am Number one. I don’t even know what to say. It came out of fun and pleasure and now I am here and I am stoked.
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I would describe it as extremely close and warm. Already the United States and New Zealand have stood shoulder by shoulder for decades. Currently the administration is very focused on finding ways to deepen and expand the relationship.
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We are thrilled to be involved as a host for the final round of this World Cup ... We look forward to working with New Zealand Cricket and Canterbury Cricket in hosting a first-class event and providing a memorable experience for the junior athletes, fans, and the Christchurch community.
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New Zealand’s highly conditional target of 10-20%, but only if other countries agree to everything else we want, simply doesn’t cut it
– Jeanette Fitzsimons SOURCE: InfoNews.co.nz -
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This matter needs to be cleared up once and for all, with Indonesia taking formal responsibility, issuing an apology, and compensating the families of Mr Cunningham and the other journalists. For 24 years, New Zealand governments have swept the fate of the Balibo Five under the carpet, not wanting to up...
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Thirty-two V8 utes hurtling into turn one is going to be some sight. When you add the fact that this is a battle between Australia and New Zealand then it is going to be pretty special
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They try and claim me now. I'm obviously not an Aussie - don't sound like one, don't look like one. I'm a Maori, I'm from New Zealand but I just live in Australia, it's my home for the moment.
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New Zealand’s support will be split between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). It will be used to help provide healthcare to mothers and babies, and to make sure communities have clean drinking water and sanitation facilities.
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I think they will do well in their group. The teams we are playing against [Italy, Paraguay and New Zealand] will suit us. I am sure we can advance
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The bowling attack does not depend any more on turning tracks. It has shown it can help win Tests all over the world, including the backyards of South Africa, England, West Indies, New Zealand or Australia
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When India began its second innings 314 runs behind New Zealand in the Napier Test last season, the batsmen led by Gambhir and Laxman batted with great resolve to save the Test
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We have nothing but talented players in the team and a good coach. The boys just need to believe in themselves and not allow teams like New Zealand and Samoa to intimidate them.
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If we take the price of five commonly-prescribed medicines in New Zealand and compare them with what is paid for the same drugs in Australia, Britain and Canada, we can see that we are doing well
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Arthritis New Zealand is there to help people with arthritis and fund research, so I thought they would be the best organisation to give back to.
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Results like those around the Indian cricket tour prove the power of these kinds of initiatives. We hope that I Hate Luv Stories will continue to lift New Zealand’s profile in India. Tourism New Zealand is working to building awareness of New Zealand as a visitor destination and we hope to move India in...
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Results like those around the Indian cricket tour prove the power of these kinds of initiatives. We hope that I Hate Luv Stories will continue to lift New Zealand’s profile in India. Tourism New Zealand is working to building awareness of New Zealand as a visitor destination and we hope to move India in...
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This agreement further cements RealD's position as the market-leading provider of 3D in Australia and New Zealand ... This ongoing rollout will increase our market lead and give more moviegoers across the territory a chance to experience the RealD 3D phenomenon.
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They (New Zealand and Australia) treat the island teams with real respect by sending teams which have players playing top level hockey back in their country.
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