Pacific nation's colonial legacy is still much in evidence.

Hamish Fletcher avoids dangerous sea creatures and laps up the natural beauty of Bourail.

Annabel Anderson shares her top tips for a day of Tahitian thrills.

Scientists have uncovered evidence of one of the first Polynesian settlements in Aotearoa.

NZ scientists have questioned a study's findings about the sweet potato's Pacific history.

Annabel Anderson shares her secrets for the best spots to catch a wave around Tahiti.

A yacht seized by officials in January was sold with hidden stashes of cocaine on-board.

Win an $11,000 Tahiti cruise package.

COMMENT: For nuclear-free NZ to be lectured on the perils of nukes is totally surreal.

Isobel Marriner realises a long-held yearning to explore an old Pacific trading route.

If you are on a budget there are less-expensive joys to be found, writes Isobel Marriner.

Isobel Marriner checks into an architecturally-stunning hotel in an equally-stunning tropical surrounding.

French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Pacific paradise is worth every cliche, writes Pam Wade.

The Prime Minister is believed to have had an unexpected pit stop in the Pacific en route to New York after a mid-air medical emergency forced it to land in Tahiti.

Cruise aficionado Tom O'Neil boards the Paul Gauguin for a luxurious cruise to French Polynesia.

The silence of nature and sea are soothing and offer great surroundings to reconnect with your better half, says Gina Bunton.

Vanira is exactly how you imagine the jungley tropical seaside should be, and the two hectares of grounds really would take a lot of beating.

Readers of US-based Travel and Leisure magazine have voted the ten best islands in the world in its annual survey.

Elisabeth Easther and her son booked a passage on a freighter to explore the far-flung charms of French Polynesia’s Marquesas Islands.

When in Tahiti do as the locals do, writes Suzanne McFadden.

Whether you're on a tight budget or splashing out, the islands have it all.

Take in the Marquesas Islands and explore French Polynesia from on board the Aranui III, writes Suzanne Morphet.

Circling the colourful island of Tahiti, Paul Rush sees an impressionist painter's view everywhere.

Pamela Wade reckons Tahiti's waterfront 'roulottes' are the wheel deal for fine French fare and good times.

The verdant, colourful and exotic island of Moorea works its magic on Paul Rush.

Pamela Wade embarks on a high-octane inland safari through Taihiti.

Honeymooners, if you’re looking for a romantic destination to relax after the flurry of your big day, you can’t beat an overwater bungalow in Tahiti.