New Zealand[a] is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and …

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Dec 14, 2025 · New Zealand, island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the southwesternmost part of Polynesia. The country comprises two main islands—the North and South islands—and …

2 days ago · New Zealand is located in the South Pacific, some 1,200 miles southeast of Australia. The country consists of two main islands and a number of smaller islands. The main …

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New Zealand[a] is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and …

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Jaw-dropping landscapes—soaring mountains, sandy beaches, mossy forests, rolling vineyards, and majestic glaciers and fjords—blanket the nation’s main North and South islands, located …

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British colonization officially began after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between Māori chiefs and the British Crown, making New Zealand a British colony.