Kiwi injured in a lawnmower explosion in Rarotonga has undergone surgery.

Under the Rarotongan sun, Chris Daniels works up a good tropical sweat, without losing his wedding ring.

Sun, sea, swimming and fishing add up to a perfect gathering for Jim Eagles and his far-flung family.

Three tourists had to be treated in hospital after suffering injuries when they were thrown back while watching an Air New Zealand aircraft take off from Rarotonga.

Kim Palsenbarg revisits a past hobby and is entranced to find the world beneath the waves as welcoming as ever.

Laura Hutchins cherishes the easy-going pace of Cook Island life because she knows when she's home it'll be what she misses the most.

Andrew Stone has the low down on making the most of the island's high times.

A second honeymoon can be better than the first, writes Penny Lewis.

Two New Zealand companies have submitted a $40 million plan to restore an infamous Rarotonga resort once linked to the mafia and subject to a local curse.

Paul Rush gets some deep sea action outside the Rarotonga reef.

Paul Rush gets some deep sea action outside the Rarotonga reef.

Haley McCrystal pulls on her wetsuit and gets up close with Rarotonga's undersea residents.

Brett Atkinson keeps busy on the ultimate Rarotongan weekend.