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NZ-US bond set to step up with talks

For the first time in decades, a trilateral meeting between the US, Australia and NZ will be held.

Pacific scholarships to double - PM

New Zealand will open its doors to 200 education scholarships for Pacific people, as well as commit $4.8 million towards the policing of Pacific fisheries, Prime Minister John Key announcement today.

<i>Cartoon</i>: Somewhere over Fiji

Solomon Islands prepares for election

The Solomon Islands has beefed up security for the country's national elections, hoping to avoid the kind of violence that has marred previous polls following unpopular results.

RNZAF rescues men off Niue after capsize

Two men have been rescued from stormy seas off Niue after their yacht capsized yesterday.

Rugby: Eligibility rules may loosen

Amnesty welcomes Fiji case dismissal

Fiji newspaper on the block

Fiji's oldest newspaper, currently owned by Rupert Murdoch, is up for sale.

Huge drug shipment went to Fiji via NZ

Beacon could have saved 33 lives in Kiribati accident

$20m drug bust in Fiji

Cook Islands: On island time in paradise

Pamela Wade gets into the rhythm of life on beautiful Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.

Fiji expels Australian diplomat

The interim Government in Fiji has expelled Australia's Acting High Commissioner today.

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Aitutaki, Cook Islands

Photos of beautiful Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.

Alarm bells over Fiji tourism prices

Price gouging and lack of spending on Fiji's infrastructure could see it reined in by increasingly popular neighbours, travel writers warn.