New Zealand became a dominion in 1907; it gained full statutory independence in 1947, retaining the monarch as head of state. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of around 5.3 million is of …

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Jan 17, 2026 · 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 a number of …

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2 days ago · Heavy rains and strong winds have triggered floods and landslides on New Zealand's North Island.

4 days ago · New Zealand is a stable parliamentary democracy, which recognizes the British monarch as head of state. It has a modern economy with many tourist conveniences and efficient local services.

Jan 8, 2024 · New Zealand is an island country and one of the many islands that make up Oceania. It is located in the South Pacific Ocean to the southeast of Australia, south of New Caledonia, Fiji and …

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1 day ago · The Chinese ambassador to New Zealand, Wang Xiaolong, posted on X that one of the dead in the landslides is a Chinese citizen. The Mount Maunganui camping ground lies between the …

New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is also called Aotearoa or the "Land of the Long White Cloud" in the language of the Maori (rhymes with "dowry"), the …