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: 1618 (2017 est). Area: 260 sq km (100 sq miles)
Also called: Savage Island
Niue in American English
(niˈueɪ)
island in the SC Pacific, east of Tonga: a self-governing territory in association with New Zealand: 100 sq mi (259 sq km); pop. 2,200