Ni·u·e (n -   ) An island dependency of New Zealand in the south-central Pacific Ocean east of Tonga. Discovered by Capt. James Cook in 1774, it became internally self-governing in 1974. Alofi is the capital. Population: 1,490. |
Niue [ˈnjuːeɪ]
n
(Placename) 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.: 1977 (1993 est.). Area: 260 sq. km (100 sq. miles) Also called Savage Island
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