Niue

American  

[nee-oo-ay] / niˈu eɪ /

noun

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

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Niue British  

/ ˈnjuːeɪ /

noun

1. 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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Other Word Forms

• Niuan
  adjective

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Example Sentences

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Niue

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

The South Pacific island of Niue is one the most remote places in the world.

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

Books are also on loan to six places in the Chatham Islands, and to Niue, Rarotonga, and Pitcairn Island.

From Report of the National Library Service for the Year Ended 31 March 1958 by New Zealand. National Library Service

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