Wellington, March 15 NZPA - A massive albatross is recovering at Wellington Zoo after crash-landing in last Friday's storm.

The female northern royal albatross -- with a massive wingspan of more than 3m -- was found injured in a Wainuiomata yard after the brief but powerful storm swept through Wellington.

The bird is being treated at Wellington Zoo's hospital, The Nest, and would be released "as soon as possible," a spokesman said.

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