Jacinda Ardern made the announcement from the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu.

New Caledonia's cultural and political identity makes it unique in the Pacific.

Will Hall's marathon mission for charity is set to take him to New Caledonia.

Stricken yachties picked up by two yachts who were in area and are now heading to Tonga.

Hercules the Unexpected was nearly half the height of a human and too big to fly.

Mum urges All Black to stay with team as they travel to Australia for the Bledisloe Cup.

Wildlife photographer takes 'once in a lifetime' picture of confusing encounter.

Produce grown on some islands more contaminated than produce grown near Chernobyl.

Pageant organisers' brutal response to Kalo Funganitao speaking out.

Tonga's politicians sing China's praises but the superpower's influence concerns some.

The deputy PM reportedly instructed the DJ to play loud music to drown out her speech.

In dramatic scenes at the pageant, Auckland University law student's mic was turned off.

Climate change refugees could pose even greater challenges for NZ mental health services.

Infectious disease has been ruled out as the cause over mystery death.

"The presence of our staff is to ensure everyone's safety on the night."

Brianna Randall gets a taste for the adventurous life on Tonga.

Dances based on personal experience show harsh realities but also hope, Raewyn Whyte says.

Pacific Dance Festival opener heralds arrival of breath-taking new NZ dance collective.

Family also preparing to tell the couple's orphaned son his parents won't be coming home.

The Air Force has been tasked to rescue a Norwegian sailor off the coast of New Zealand.

The story of Banaba Island, told at the Pacific Dance Festival, is likely to shock