Kiwis ripe for invasion

New Zealand now tops the list of countries that would be easy to invade if you had half a mind.

New Zealand has moved up from fourth place to first in the Ease of Invasion list, which is also known by soft cocks as the Global Peace Index. Australia has moved from 27th to 19th.

The Ease of Invasion list is determined by examining the values, attitudes and behaviours that reject violence, endeavour to prevent conflicts by addressing root causes, and aim at solving problems through dialogue and negotiation.

A big mover on the list is Sweden, which has gone from 13th to sixth. Some observers are tipping that the country may soon actually be invaded.