New Zealand is found on the Continent of Australia .
Australia , sometimes known in technical contexts by the names Sahul , Australinea or Meganesia , to distinguish it from the country of Australia , is a continent comprising mainland Australia , Tasmania , New Guinea , New Britain , and small neighbouring islands ( such as Misool and Waigeo , just to the northeast of Maluku Islands at the edge of its continental shelf ) .
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