New ZealandStormy weather in store for NZNew Zealand may be whipped by the remnants of two tropical cyclones which are expected to merge on Tuesday. Cyclone Vania has been downgraded to a tropical depression, but is moving south.15 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandCyclone set to bring winds and rain to NZNew Zealand could face strong winds and rain from a tropical cyclone battering the Pacific Islands with winds of up to 225km/hr.13 Jan 09:43 PM
WorldNauru tops obesity leaguePacific island nations now occupy the top seven places in the World Health Organisation's global obesity rankings.26 Dec 06:18 AM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Soak up sights and culture on island timeAdvice on exploring Vanuatu and attending cooking school in Tuscany or Umbria.10 Dec 11:00 PM
RoyalsVanuatu: Princely adoration in the PacificVillagers believer the Duke of Edinburgh is a tribal ancestor, writes Kathy Marks.07 Dec 11:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Ferns thrash VanuatuNew Zealand opened their account at the Oceania Nations Cup women's tournament in Auckland by overwhelming Vanuatu 14-0.29 Sep 02:39 AM
New ZealandKiwis caught in Vanuatu quakeA NZ man last night told of fleeing his Port Vila office building when a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, sending frightened residents and tourists rushing for high ground.10 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDerek Cheng<i>Derek Cheng:</i> Official communique same old load of worn platitudes06 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldAuckland to host 2011 Pacific Islands ForumThe Pacific Islands Forum will be held in Auckland next September in the lead-up to the first game of the World Cup, the Herald understands.05 Aug 06:31 AM
New ZealandPacific aid boost targets fisheries watchNew Zealand will boost the monitoring of Pacific fisheries to help an industry that loses more than $400 million a year because of poor enforcement.04 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ-US bond set to step up with talksFor the first time in decades, a trilateral meeting between the US, Australia and NZ will be held.04 Aug 07:31 AM
New ZealandPacific scholarships to double - PMNew 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.04 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandPacific asylum centre would not be in NZ - KeyA regional processing centre in the Pacific for asylum seekers would not be in NZ or be propped up with NZ funds, John Key says.03 Aug 09:34 PM
WorldBacking for Fiji unlikely to affect forum, says McCullyThe endorsement of Fiji's military regime by some Pacific countries is unlikely to affect the Pacific Islands Forum's suspension of Fiji, says Murray McCully.03 Aug 04:00 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
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
