New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa, pronounced [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa] ⓘ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a …

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1 day ago · 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 …

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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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