The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MOLLYMAWK
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The straight part
We know that "In NZ one flies" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in nz one flies = mollymawk.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MOLLYMAWK mean?
MOLLYMAWK noun- Any of a group of medium- to large-sized albatrosses in the genus Thalassarche.
- Any of the similar, related sooty albatross (Phoebetria).