1. North Island - Noun
2. North Island - Proper noun
the smaller but more populous of two main islands of New Zealand; separated from South Island by Cook Strait
Source: WordNetA 7.0 Mw shock (intensity VI (Strong)) on the South Island was followed nine hours later by a 6.4 Mw event (intensity VII (Very strong)) on the North Island. Source: Internet
After a six-month pre-deployment workup, Kitty Hawk departed NAS North Island 25 October 1977 citation for another WESTPAC and returned 15 May 1978. Source: Internet
Biggs 1988: 65 Biggs has analysed North Island Māori as comprising a western group and an eastern group with the boundary between them running pretty much along the island's north–south axis. Source: Internet
Feral goats were eradicated in 2006. citation Rare animals found on the island include brown teal ducks, black petrel seabirds and North Island kākā parrots. Source: Internet
However, in areas under active pest management, survival rates for North Island brown kiwi can be far higher. Source: Internet
His first assignment was to Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron 7 at NAS San Diego (now known as NAS North Island). Source: Internet