New ZealandAn explosion in the tropicsThe tropics have exploded into action with 3 major cyclones in just a week.14 Feb 10:54 PM
TravelSamoa: Dip your toes in for true delightSwimming with Savaii's green turtles is slimy, but very sweet, says Alannah May Eriksen.12 Feb 03:00 PM
EnvironmentPacific coastal disaster risk to be assessedNew Zealand scientists will island-hop around the Pacific for the next six months.10 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists to study Pacific danger spotsGeologists from GNS Science will spend the next six months collecting information on buildings and infrastructure in Pacific Island countries.09 Feb 10:00 PM
TravelVanuatu: Stepping back to a land where time stands stillCatherine Masters visits the further reaches of Vanuatu and finds people going about their business as if time has never really caught up with them.07 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandCyclone disrupts ARC chief's rat-killing missionARC chairman Mike Lee could have some explaining to do next time he visits the city library, after leaving three of its books on a deserted Pacific island.04 Feb 03:00 PM
TravelVanuatu: Dancing to the beat of an island havenMaewo Island's Chief Nelson is proud to show off his village, writes Catherine Masters.03 Feb 11:00 PM
OpinionPlanning more good timesThe festive season is barely over and the new year has only just begun.26 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentTe Vaka - Haoloto/FreeIf the shadow of climate change has hung over previous albums by this pan-Pacific group then it is hard to hear some of this without thinking of last year's tsunami.24 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldTongan ferry was 'rust bucket' inquiry toldThe Princess Ashika was an old "rust bucket" and he had not revised a memorandum of agreement for purchasing the vessel, the man who was company secretary of the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia has told a Tongan royal commission.21 Jan 06:27 PM
TravelSamoa back in businessAlanah May Eriksen travels to the island nation just a couple of months after the September tsunami which destroyed the southeast coast of Upolu and discovers the tourist industry is in full swing.20 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandAsk Lonely Planet: Go exploring to find Hawaii's real gemsMy wife and I are off to Honolulu towards the end of December for 10 days. We're interested in things to do, things perhaps that are not on the well-beaten tourist track. Any tips?19 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully pledges ongoing diplomacy with FijiThe Govt has committed to improving diplomatic relations with Commodore Frank Bainimarama's interim Fiji Government.12 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandFijian police still to decide whether to charge BrookeFijian police say it is too early to say if former All Black Robin Brooke will be charged for allegedly sexually harassing a teenage girl.10 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandRobin Brooke in police probePolice in Fiji have confirmed Robin Brooke is the former All Black being investigated over a sexual harassment claim.09 Jan 03:00 PM
