Three NZDF personnel returned to their families. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Orchid Atimalala becomes the first woman chair of the Auckland Museum Trust Board.

These are the best stretches of sandy shore to snap a shot for Instagram.

Put the effort in and be richly rewarded on Niue, writes Michael Wayne.

Beegee to his friends, Dad and Granddad to his family, now he can be called Sir.

Niue looks after its visitors big and small, writes Sue Halliwell.

'I thank God I am alive. I have energy to play with my boys,' says Sione Vaiomoʻunga.

Vomo embraces 'raw luxury' and will embrace your kids, writes Caroline Berdon.

Kiwi rescue officials help save the lives of four fishermen north-east of American Samoa.

The tiny island nation has unique attractions in and around its crystal-clear waters.

NZ scientists have questioned a study's findings about the sweet potato's Pacific history.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

COMMENT: The political reaction here to a Chinese military base has been interesting.

Reports of a possible China military base in Pacific denied by Vanuatu.

Winston Aldworth checks into Pacific Resort Rarotonga.

Krishneel laid his 25-year-old sister to rest in a funeral service yesterday.

COMMENT: It is resoundingly clear New Zealand's assistance is driven by community need.

Not far from New Zealand lies the world's "spacecraft cemetery" known as Point Nemo.

Inquiry checks boom device after two sailors died

Prime Minister Jacinda Adern to honour outstanding Pacific youth

Auckland's Samoan community will honour one of its sons: Joseph Parker.

Michael Burgess checks into the Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa, Samoa

About 80 hula dancers from Hawaii will perform at this weekend's Pasifika Festival.

The Pasifika Festival is marking its 26th birthday with a later date and longer hours.

Greg Bruce finds a haven that opens its arms to his family.

Stephanie Holmes finds 10 reasons to love Fiji's outer islands.

This year's ASB Polyfest will be the biggest yet, with more than 10,000 students on stage.

Getting off the usual tourist merry-go-round in Fiji offers visitors unique insights.

Almost 30mm of rain has hammered the Bay of Plenty but it's not stopping surfers.

Cyclone Hola set to lash parts of the country - but it won't be here long.