New Zealand, island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the southwesternmost part of Polynesia.New Zealand is a remote land—one of the last sizable territories suitable for habitation to be populated and settled—and lies more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Australia, its nearest neighbour.The country comprises two main islands—the North and the South Island—and a number of , New Zealand, an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, has no bordering countries.It lies over 1,500 km east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, with the Pacific Ocean stretching indefinitely to the north, east, and south. The total land area of the country encompasses approximately 268,021 km 2 (103,483 mi 2).. The geography of New Zealand is primarily divided into two main islands , New Zealand is the perfect mix of awe-inspiring landscapes, thrilling adventures, beautiful cities, world-renowned wine regions, stunning beaches, scenic drives, and gourmet cuisine. So far, we have visited New Zealand twice, and we will be returning again in 2024., Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic., New Zealand (known as Aotearoa, in the Māori language) officially Commonwealth of New Zealand) is an island country in Oceania. It is a sovereign state in the south-western part of the Pacific Ocean. It is made up of two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and many smaller islands. New Zealand was one of the last places in , New Zealand's economy grew faster-than-expected in the first quarter, official data showed last week, providing some relief for policymakers keen to put the economy back on a solid footing after .