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
TravelSex and sex toys the new vibe at hotelsCouples getting intimate in hallways and swimming pools, forgotten sex toys and even a misplaced nun's habit feature in a shocking hotel chain survey.07 Jan 12:30 AM
WorldLives in Solomons saved because of locals' quick thinkingLandslides and a tsunami destroyed the homes of about one-third of the population on a Solomon Island but lives were likely spared as residents with memories of previous disasters fled quickly to higher ground, officials said Tuesday.05 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandTen years later, dreams fulfilledIn 1999, on the eve of the millennium, the Herald interviewed 10 young people who represented the future. A decade on, we catch up with a few of them.01 Jan 03:00 PM
KahuDarwin in New ZealandCharles Darwin spent nine days in New Zealand in 1835. He disliked the young country, but his experience helped shape his monumental theories about evolution.25 Dec 03:00 PM
Business<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Where rising tides are more than a future threatMany nations fear rising water levels, but the Netherlands already has practical experience.20 Dec 02:55 PM
WorldFiji counts cost of 'vicious' cycloneFiji will today start cleaning up and counting the cost after Cyclone Mick swept across the Pacific nation yesterday.14 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandKey upbeat on Copenhagen talksPrime Minister John Key heads to climate talks in Copenhagen tomorrow confident progress can be made.13 Dec 11:03 PM
TravelFrench Polynesia: Paradise foundSusan Buckland boards a freighter, bound for hauntingly beautiful islands where ancient man-size stone tiki guard moody, lush valleys.13 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandTaking a hard line on climate changeThe two official UN drafts are a step in the right direction or a hopelessly ineffective cop-out depending on who you listen to.13 Dec 03:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Two clubs poles apartIt's the school teachers, accountants and students of Auckland FC against the seasoned pros from Mexico in Sunday's Fifa Club World Cup quarterfinal.10 Dec 10:00 PM
