Niue

American

[nee-oo-ay] / niˈu eɪ /

noun

an island in the South Pacific Ocean between Tonga and Cook Islands: possession of New Zealand. 101 square miles (261 square kilometers).

Niue British

/ ˈnjuːeɪ /

noun

Also called: Savage Island. an island in the S Pacific, between Tonga and the Cook Islands: annexed by New Zealand (1901); achieved full internal self-government in 1974. Chief town and port: Alofi. Pop: 1269 (2012 est). Area: 260 sq km (100 sq miles)

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Niuan

adjective

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North Korean smuggling networks have long exploited shipping registries in South Pacific nations such as Palau, Niue and Tuvalu.

From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025

Another small Pacific island, Niue, also shares a similar relationship with New Zealand - it is internally self-governing but relies on Wellington for defence and most foreign affairs.

From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2024

All he wanted in exchange was the right to control the .nu suffix that Niue was assigned for its web addresses.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2024

Mona Ainuu, a politician from the island nation of Niue, wept at a press conference outside the media center.

From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2023

While in the process of rebuilding, Niue has been dependent on foreign aid.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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