TravelFrench Polynesia: Freighter to paradiseTake in the Marquesas Islands and explore French Polynesia from on board the Aranui III, writes Suzanne Morphet.25 Aug 11:30 PM
TravelFiji: Just 15 steps to crystal watersOn her first trip to Fiji, Pebbles Hooper relaxes, learns to snorkel and savours friendly welcomes from charming people.25 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelAitutaki: Where the wild things growA retired Swiss accountant found Aitutaki grew on him, writes Winston Aldworth.21 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelFive things to do in NoumeaImmerse yourself in French culture for a slice of the price, says Megan Singleton.20 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelFiji: Say 'thanks' with a helping handVillagers and visitors on Fiji's outer islands share mutual benefits, writes Peter de Graaf.14 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelNew Caledonia: A French affairFrench food and wine are the tops in Noumea, finds Sarah Lawrence.09 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelNew Caledonia: Hooked on yacht racingSmiles, spinnakers and hangovers prevail in the world's friendliest yacht race, writes Ian Lloyd Neubauer.29 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelHawaii: Look and envy, but you may not touchThe home of a tobacco heiress reveals a little of how Hawaii's rich and famous live. Heather McCracken tours Shangri La.29 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelCook Islands: A family holiday in RarotongaMake the most of Rarotonga's thriving mini-town, which will steal your heart with daily snorkel cruises, cafes, markets, beachside resorts and superb local produce, writes Carly Flynn.21 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelTahiti: Palette of a magical islandCircling the colourful island of Tahiti, Paul Rush sees an impressionist painter's view everywhere.18 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelEspiritu Santo: Wake up to the sleeping giantPaul Rush follows a trail of bubbles to Champagne Beach on Vanuatu's largest island.11 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelCruising: Experience Hawaii the easy wayJoe Kafka and his wife embrace the ease of island hopping by boat.06 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelSamoa: Blooming lovely at TeuilaFlower festival is a chance to sample more than sun and sand in Samoa, writes Robyn Yousef.06 Jul 04:15 PM
TravelRarotonga: A bit of a stretchPaddleboard yoga brings out the best in Andrew Frampton (at least in his head).27 Jun 01:30 AM
TravelYasawa Islands: Walking in sunshineEvery visitor to these Fijian islands leaves with the memory of a warm welcome, writes Paul Rush.22 Jun 04:15 PM
TravelBar/fly: HonoluluHonolulu's Bevy pours drinks like it means business, writes Heather McCracken.19 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandHarawira challenged by former allyMana Party Leader Hone Harawira is facing a new challenge in his Te Tai Tokerau seat at this year's election, from his party's former Te Tai Tonga candidate Clinton Dearlove.16 Jun 07:46 AM
TravelVanuatu: Hand paint memoriesPaul Rush tours Efate Island and meets the smiling face of the Pacific.11 Jun 04:15 PM
New ZealandKey's Pacific visit an election entreeIn Samoa this week, Prime Minister John Key indulged in a bit of harmless flattery of his counterpart, Prime Minister Tuilaepa.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHard questions for Key in NiueIf John Key expected to be asked the soft questions when he bowled up for Question Time with school children in Niue yesterday, he was sorely disappointed.05 Jun 11:25 PM
TravelTahiti: Crepes, raw fish and ukulelesPamela Wade reckons Tahiti's waterfront 'roulottes' are the wheel deal for fine French fare and good times.05 Jun 04:15 PM
WorldThe N-bomb guinea pigsThe US nuclear test at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands on March 1, 1954, was 1000 times larger than the bombs that obliterated Hiroshima and Nagasaki.16 May 05:00 PM
TravelPapua New Guinea: 'Dimdims' take a run ashoreThe warm welcome at PNG's Kiriwina Island leaves cruise passenger Paul Rush smiling.15 May 04:15 PM
TravelFiji: Bula BingoScott Kara finds Mana Island's sand, sun and snorkelling irresistibly relaxing.08 May 12:00 AM
TravelHawaii: Sampling under the sunThe food on Hawaii's island of Oahu sends Heather McCracken into raptures.06 May 12:00 AM
