OpinionSam Judd: More mining pleaseYoung New Zealander of the Year and environmental columnist Sam Judd, is proposing that New Zealand should become the mining hub of the South Pacific.14 Aug 07:45 PM
LifestyleNike pulls Pacific-style tattoo gearNike has pulled its tattoo-inspired sports gear for women after a backlash from the Pacific community.14 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelNew Caledonia: Bursting with local flavourPamela Wade visits New Caledonia's southernmost atoll for a veritable feast.13 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandWarning issued over Tongan aircraftThe Government is warning New Zealanders flying in Tonga it will be at their own risk as the national airline has bought a plane which has been involved in numerous crashes.10 Aug 02:15 AM
TravelSamoa: Word fell on fertile groundMissionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.08 Aug 03:00 AM
OpinionHussein Rawlings: Keep NZ land in NZ handsRacism is no part of the issue, writes Hussein Rawlings. Nor should we fear the accusation of "protectionism". Are Indonesia, China, or Thailand challenged on their land ownership laws?07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAustrian couple rescued from yachtAn Austrian couple have been rescued from their yacht near American Samoa after getting into trouble for the second time in a week.06 Aug 10:35 PM
TravelCruising beneath Fiji's wavesOn a small ship, free of the 'ra! ra!' bustle of big liners, Pamela Wade takes a dive.31 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelCook Islands: Heavenly voicesColourful church services are a glorious way to enjoy Sundays in paradise, finds Pamela Wade.18 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelHawaii: Top five things to do on OahuA visit to Honolulu is usually about Waikiki beach, Pearl Harbor and the nearly 300 shops of AlaMoana mall. But Oahu has a many hidden gems dotted around the island that are well worth visiting.17 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelFiji: The kids are all rightWant a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.13 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelSamoa: Aggie's ready to spoil youA mix of comfort and adventure awaits you, writes Elisabeth Easther.09 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelVanuatu: Cruise controlLydia Jenkin enjoys some jewels of the Pacific - and shipboard rest and relaxation - on an island-hopping journey.04 Jul 05:00 AM
TravelMovies prompt OE adventuresThanks to blockbuster movies and intrepid travel programmes, New Zealanders are broadening their holiday horizons.28 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelDelve into cannibal territoryPam Neville leaves the resort and heads for the hills on a Fijian cave safari.26 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelSamoa: Aggie gets in another roundThe South Seas' most famous hotel is unbowed by Cyclone Evan, writes Robyn Yousef.19 Jun 03:00 AM
AirlinesAirline ready to offer XL classThe world's first airline to charge people according to their weight is set to introduce an "executive row", with extra space and no armrests, to cater for bigger passengers.12 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelNiue: Fun doing nothingGraham Reid travels to Niue, one of the Pacific's most accessible islands.10 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelFiji: Wild side to luxuryOn safari in Fiji? Yep, with caves and bloodthirsty tales, says Russell Blackstock.09 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelTahiti: Watch out for whalesExquisite Fakarava is a Unesco biosphere reserve and a pearl of French Polynesia, discovers Pamela Wade05 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelPacific Islands: Sizzling in SamoaSamoa's Teuila Festival is a weekend of music and celebration, writes Chloe Johnson.27 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandLight shines on renewable energy in the PacificA Canterbury researcher is investigating renewable energy options for Pacific island nations in a bid to cut reliance on expensive diesel generators.26 May 02:58 AM
TravelCook Islands: Scenery from the deep seaIsland time A walk in Atiu jungle feels like scuba-diving, says Jim Eagles.21 May 03:00 AM
TravelFiji masterclassWhen traditional fare is blended with five-star cuisine, Fiji becomes a fine food destination, writes Paul Rush.20 May 03:00 AM
TravelHawaii: Let your inner child playLeena Tailor finds something for everyone at the Disney resort of Aulani.19 May 03:00 AM
TravelNiue: How to nab a giant crabWith help from a local, Graham Reid goes in search of an elusive meal on Niue.15 May 03:00 AM
TravelNew Caledonia: A leap of faithBehind Lifou's idyllic facade lies adventure, discovers Belinda Merhab.09 May 11:00 PM
TravelHawaii: Soar above blue HawaiiA glider ride takes in the islands' more isolated spots - including the beach from <I>Lost</I>, says Yvonne Tahana.07 May 11:00 PM
TravelHawaii: Standing up's the easy part of paddleboardingWith stand-up paddleboarding an emerging global craze, I figure the best place to learn is in Hawaii, where the sport began.06 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandFatty diet wreaks havoc in islandsPacific health experts are calling for a quota on the amount of fatty food exported to the Pacific Islands, where heart disease, diabetes and obesity are the norm.02 May 05:30 PM
