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NZ cyclists score medals in World Cup...was over-shadowed by Tom Scully who surprised the field to win the men's scratch race. After narrowly missing out on the final, the New Zealand quartet of Sam Bewley, Peter Latham, Marc Ryan and Jesse Sergent beat the Olympic silver... In this article: Sam Bewley, New Zealand, Peter Latham, Marc Ryan, Jesse Sergent, World Cup, and Southland |
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Telegraph.co.uk - Football | 11 hours ago
New Zealand team at World Cup 2010
Although celebrating only their second appearance in a finals tournament, New Zealand's collection of lower-league players is unlikely to pose any real threat at World Cup 2010. By John Ley and Jason Burt Published: 2:18PM GMT 20 Nov...
In this article: World Cup 2010, World Cup, Rory Fallon, World Cup Finals, Mark Paston, and All Blacks
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Telegraph.co.uk - Sport | 15 hours ago
England v New Zealand: match preview
Read a full match preview of the game between England and New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday Nov 21, 2009 kick-off 14.30 GMT. World's best: stopping Ritchie McCaw will be crucial for England Photo: GETTY IMAGES Kick-off: Sat Nov 21,...
In this article: England, Leicester, Graham Henry, Wasps, Sky Sports, Richie McCaw, Harlequins, and Sale Sharks
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Sydney Morning Herald - Sport | 21 hours ago
England v New Zealand
...that, because their team have been so widely written off, they may yet win this Saturday, just as France upset the odds in beating New Zealand in the 2007 World Cup quarter-finals. That France team did though possess an element of surprise.
In this article: England, Dan Carter, Martin Johnson, World Cup, Australia, and Jonny Wilkinson
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Telegraph.co.uk - International news | 21 hours ago
Cluster of icebergs float close to New Zealand
A cluster of Antarctic icebergs are heading towards New Zealand after being spotted about 50 miles south of the country. Published: 7:00AM GMT 20 Nov 2009 A giant iceberg was seen off Macquarie Island halfway between Antarctica and...
In this article: Macquarie Island, British Airways, EPA, Auckland Islands, and Antarctica
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BBC News | 1 day ago
England v New Zealand (Sat)
...website England boss Martin Johnson is seeking a much-improved display from his side England face the daunting task of taking on New Zealand as they attempt to get their uninspiring autumn campaign back on track on Saturday. Martin...
In this article: Dan Carter, England, Ayoola Erinle, Martin Johnson, Simon Shaw, Joe Worsley, All Blacks, and Jonny Wilkinson
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Telegraph.co.uk - Rugby Union | 1 day ago
England centre Dan Hipkiss fired up for New Zealand clash at Twickenham
...and call things for him and will be very comfortable defending with him. Hipkiss added: "We want to perform and ask questions of New Zealand. We don't want to leave anything in the locker. We don't want to re-invent the wheel going into this...
In this article: Dan Hipkiss, Leicester, England, Martin Johnson, Mike Tindall, and Riki Flutey
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AP Online | 2 days ago
Sweden returns Maori remains to New Zealand
STOCKHOLM (AP) - Swedish museum officials returned the remains of five indigenous Maori people to New Zealand on Wednesday as part of a broader move in Europe to repatriate remains taken from burial grounds. Museum officials said they...
In this article: Te Papa Tongarewa, Sweden, Museum, Europe, Stockholm, Goteborg, and Wales
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Telegraph.co.uk - All news | 2 days ago
New Zealand named world's least corrupt country
...10 according to 13 independent surveys, with zero being perceived as highly corrupt and 10 as having low levels of corruption. New Zealand topped the table with a score of 9.4 after coming second last year. In second place was last year's...
In this article: Transparency International, Revenue, Denmark, Singapore, and Sweden
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washingtonpost.com | 5 days ago
New Zealand, Cameroon, Nigeria reach World Cup
...penalty kick from Marek Hamsik. At Wellington, Rory Fallon scored on a header off a corner kick in the 44th minute, and New Zealand held on to beat Bahrain, 1-0. The teams had played a 0-0 tie at Manama on Oct. 10 in the first...
In this article: World Cup, Gregg Berhalter, Cameroon, Nigeria, David Beckham, Tunisia, World Cup, and Chicago Fire
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USATODAY.com | 6 days ago
New Zealand beats Bahrain to qualify for World Cup
...us home," Nelsen said. "I've played in some incredible atmospheres but this is right up there." New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert was a defender in the New Zealand team that last reached the World Cup at Spain in 1982. "I'm speechless,"...
In this article: Rory Fallon, World Cup, Bahrain, Ricki Herbert, Leo Bertos, Ryan Nelsen, Tim Brown, and Chris Killen
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Description from Wikipedia:
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (commonly called the North Island and the South Island), and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands. The indigenous Māori named New Zealand Aotearoa, commonly translated as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue (self-governing but in free association); Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica).
New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation: it is situated about 2000 km (1250 miles) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. During its long isolation New Zealand developed a distinctive fauna dominated by birds, a number of which became extinct after the arrival of humans and the mammals they introduced.
The population of New Zealand is mostly of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority. Asians and non-Māori Polynesians are also significant minority groups, especially in urban areas. The most commonly spoken language is English.
- Name:
- New Zealand
- Conventional Long Name:
- Aotearoa
- Capital:
- Wellington
- Largest City:
- Auckland
- Government type:
- Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy
- Founding Date:
- May 25, 1854
- Formations:
- Dominion
- Area:
- 103,738
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $115.709 billion
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 60
- GDP (nominal):
- $128.492 billion
- GDP (nominal per capita) Rank:
- 28
- GPD (nominal) Rank:
- 54
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $30,049
- Time Zone:
- NZST
- Currency:
- New Zealand dollar
- Demonym:
- New Zealander, Kiwi (colloquial)
- Drives On:
- left
- Currency (code):
- NZD
- Country Calling Code:
- 64
- ccTLD:
- .nz
- Anthem:
- "God Defend New Zealand"
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