Richard BF

Poor Niue, a small nation in the Pacific Ocean of around 500 people, and the smallest independent state in the world. Hit by a cyclone, with NZ$50M in damage. Apparently one person was killed, but so much of the infrastructure was destroyed that the cost may force them to give up their independence and return to New Zealand rule. Who else but New Zealand would allow such a small island to become independent, support them financially while doing so, and look after them through the bad times? In this day and age when invasion and virtual annexation is the norm, good on you New Zealand!