Deborah Dickson-Smith is dazzled by the beauty of Taveuni island.

A NZDF Orion has spotted huge columns of smoke and ash billowing from a Vanuatu volcano.

Courtney Whitaker stays at a modern apartment in Vanuatu's capital.

The great lava field of Kilauea volcano awes Pamela Wade.

There are many reasons to love Hawaii, writes Jane Jurgens.

The lowdown on where to surf, dine and rest your head on holiday.

Peter White explores an eco-paradise around one of the world's largest reefs.

Lindy Laird finds herself floating with happiness - or maybe that's the 'ava.

After years of limbo on Manus Island and Nauru, refugees will soon know their fate.

ACC Minister breaks from campaigning to ref AIMs Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

5-star luxury and tradition sit superbly together, writes Sarah Thornton.

This year's Tongan Language Week theme was Enriching Aotearoa with our family values.

One man is on a lonely mission to revive knowledge of the old ways, writes Peter de Graaf.

A World Bank report is urging investment in Pacific nations to create jobs and lift income

Niue has food treats awaiting visitors, but for some you have to be quick off the mark.

Chervonne Magaoa, 34, died giving birth to her triplet sons in Hawaii last week.

Michael Burgess didn't think he was a resort type of guy ... then he visited Sinalei.

Tongan Language Week runs from September 3-9.

Lush jungle meets coral sea in the Kanak heartland, as Liz Light explores New Caledonia.

One of Fiji's best-kept secrets lies at the end of a muddy road.

Shock at the death of high-flyer who ran media company and wrote children's book.

A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of Aucklander 'Isileli Palu.

An Aucklander has been electrocuted and killed while in Tonga for his father's funeral.

A selfie win tops off a beautiful visit, writes Eleanor Barker.

The islands of New Caledonia provide a feast for the eyes, the mind and the tastebuds.

A transitional housing complex was opened in South Auckland today.

The Government has $200,000 in funding to the Auckland Secondary School's Polyfest.

Oliver Driver provides the definitive guide to a successful pre-baby holiday.

Kilino Joseph Lemafoe Tua was last seen in Samoa on April 29

Japanese internees were being taken from Auckland to Australia for a prisoner exchange.