WorldOverseas tsunami warnings downgraded, lifted after mega-quake off Russian coastThe magnitude 8.8 quake sparked evacuations from Hawaii to Japan.30 Jul 05:59 PM
Talanoa'Huge increase': Dengue cases in Pacific reach 10-year peakFiji reported the most suspected cases with 13,702, followed by Tonga and French Polynesia.22 Jul 11:18 PM
Travel newsFrom Antarctica to Disney: Your next holiday starts hereNo matter your travel style, these special offers provide unique experiences.21 Jul 05:51 PM
Travel newsExplore local gems and dream destinations: A guide for curious Kiwi travellers05 Jul 06:00 PM
TravelUpdate your dream holiday: This is the first hotel to open in Bora Bora in seven years04 Feb 06:00 AM
TravelDreaming of warmer climes? These are the best resorts in the Pacific IslandsFind your paradise at these top-tier private island resorts in the Pacific.01 Jul 07:00 AM
TravelI unexpectedly found myself on a romantic cruise without my partnerSun, sea, sand and... friendship.18 Apr 07:00 PM
TravelMechanical issue diverts Air NZ Boeing back to AucklandThe Air New Zealand Dreamliner turned back for Auckland shortly after take-off.08 Apr 08:45 PM
TravelAirline claims 'no record' of Kiwi couple’s miscarriage in Tahiti airport traumaA flight cancellation turned into a traumatic ordeal for the expectant couple.21 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelThere are 121 islands in French Polynesia, so where should you go first?Vuk Malobabic, general manager for Norwegian Spirit, shares his top picks in paradise.22 Feb 02:00 AM
TravelHe went to Bora Bora for a romantic holiday with his wife. He left with a world record“My wife wasn’t overjoyed," Nick Edwards said of his commitment to the gruelling feat.08 Dec 06:30 PM
TravelCruising reimagined: Paul Gauguin's French Polynesia expeditionWhere life at sea is equal parts indulgence and adventure.16 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelHow to visit France with just a four hour flight from New ZealandTahiti brings a taste of Paris to the Pacific.10 Jul 10:00 PM
TravelWhy France is banning fireworks for Bastille DayFireworks, ‘pétard’ crackers and pyrotechnic displays are a big part of the festivities.09 Jul 11:34 PM
New ZealandFallout of French nuclear testing in Pacific still affecting men decades laterKiwi crews exposed to radiation at Mururoa Atoll hold concerns for subsequent generations.28 Jun 10:10 AM
Talanoa‘We carry the voice of the colonised people’ - delegates speak of independence ambitions at UNFrance's grip on its overseas territories in the Pacific may be waning.24 Jun 09:38 PM
Travel'Tropical Milford Sound': The holiday destination better than Bora BoraThis lesser-known paradise, reached by cruise ship, is a bucket-list holiday must.06 Jun 10:00 PM
TalanoaAnti-nuke group criticises France for ‘downplaying’ impact of testsParis has refused to apologise for tests, but President Macron said France owed 'a debt'.18 May 03:18 AM
TravelReview: Flying to French Polynesia is quicker than you thinkAuckland to Tahiti is a non-stop flight, and it's uncomplicated.17 May 11:00 PM
TravelThought French Polynesia was just for canoodling newly weds? Think again.From waterfalls to whiprays, paradise contains multitudes.21 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldTicking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstepIn 2021, Japan announced plans to dump contaminated water; release date is now close.22 Feb 05:59 PM
Travel'Bucket-list memories': Why hesitant cruisers should book this summer holidayI thought cruises were 'floating retirement villages'. I couldn't have been more wrong.13 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelFrench Polynesia: An island guide for all types of travellerHeard of Nuku Hiva or Tikehau? There's more to explore beyond the holiday hotspots.08 Jan 07:00 PM
TalanoaCovid cases rising in Niue, French PolynesiaNiue Hospital is experiencing staffing shortages due to the outbreak.05 Dec 09:13 PM
Travel'No more' says Mo'orea: French Polynesia to cap visitorsProposals for the five year plan FM27 were finalised earlier this year.09 Nov 04:42 AM
TravelFrench Polynesia: An island guide for all types of travellerHeard of Nuku Hiva or Tikehau? There's more to explore beyond the holiday hotspots.08 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelGallery: Tahitian surfer wins Ocean Photographer of the YearA surfer, held down by the heaviest waves in the world, has won a prestigious award.04 Oct 09:30 PM
TravelPacific Island airports gear up for busiest July in yearsHawaii and Vanuatu prepare for the first direct links in 820 days.23 Jun 01:03 AM
