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![PM on his first Pacific trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
PM on his first Pacific trip
PM has returned from his tour of the Pacific. Claire Trevett spoke to him on the way back.
![Island time: PM's Pacific Mission](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Island time: PM's Pacific Mission
English and a host of govt representatives have spent the last week on the annual jaunt.
![Tongan PM apologises to Bill English](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Tongan PM apologises to Bill English
Kiwi PM receives apology for alleged "recent incidents" involving Tongan seasonal workers.
![Marquesas: Isles of dreams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Marquesas: Isles of dreams
Isobel Marriner realises a long-held yearning to explore an old Pacific trading route.
!['English knows a lot about sheep but not Niuean culture'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'English knows a lot about sheep but not Niuean culture'
Niue Premier Toke Talagi disgruntled that New Zealand brought in the food for lunch.
![English supports $7.5m in aid for hotel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
English supports $7.5m in aid for hotel
Bill English is visiting Niue for the first time as Prime Minister.
![PM gets kisses and a telling off in the Cooks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
PM gets kisses and a telling off in the Cooks
Bill English has defended his decision to head to the Pacific just before an election.
![Dancers get ready to move for Pacific festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Dancers get ready to move for Pacific festival
The Pacific Dance Festival provides valuable opportunities for local dancers.
!['Gentle soul' lost in party boat tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Gentle soul' lost in party boat tragedy
Two people fell through barrier at the back of a boat while partying on Auckland Harbour.
![The best winter holiday deals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The best winter holiday deals
More people were travelling more often thanks to record low flight prices.
![Musicians for Disney's Moana up for NZ awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Musicians for Disney's Moana up for NZ awards
Olivia Foa'i and her father, Opetaia Foa'i are nominated in the Pacific Music Awards
![Night at the dairy: Life on the front line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Night at the dairy: Life on the front line
Saiyad Shah is one of the many dairy owners who have fallen victim to violence.
![Aitutaki: One foot in heaven](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Aitutaki: One foot in heaven
When you land in Aitutaki you're not in Paradise but relax, it's not far away.
!['It feels like the ancestors are with you'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'It feels like the ancestors are with you'
Olivia Foa'i is a finalist in two categories in this year's Pacific Music Awards.
![P&O offer winter cruises from Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
P&O offer winter cruises from Auckland
Cruise line expects to carry a record 40,000 Kiwis in 2018 and inject $25m into economy.
![Tonga: A paddle back in time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Tonga: A paddle back in time
There's no better way than to paddle through nature's marineland in the middle kingdom.
![How gagana Samoa impacted my life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
How gagana Samoa impacted my life
Reporter Vaimoana Tapaleao looks at how gagana Samoa has impacted her life
![The Atiu Villas, Cook Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The Atiu Villas, Cook Islands
Peter de Graaf finds a prime holiday spot on a quiet Pacific island.
![Sly dig at migrants in the Budget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Sly dig at migrants in the Budget
The Govt snuck stricter welfare rules for migrants into the Budget.
![Nasty gash: Ambo refused to elderly man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Nasty gash: Ambo refused to elderly man
Aupito Pupu Lolesio was refused an ambulance after suffering a gash in a fall.
![Gene variants could explain high Maori gout rates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Gene variants could explain high Maori gout rates
Gene variants that could help explain high rates of gout in Maori and Pacific people.
![Climate could be transformed by 2100](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Climate could be transformed by 2100
The climate in tropical regions could become unrecognisable by the end of this century.
![Pacific-inspired nail art a hit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Pacific-inspired nail art a hit
Selina Jones-Ofisa of Nesian Nails, in Mangere, specialises in Pacific-inspired nail art.
![Where getaway means from everyone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Where getaway means from everyone
Stephanie Holmes enjoys a Fijian resort so exclusive Customs doesn't know it.
![The Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo, Hawaii](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo, Hawaii
Shandelle Battersby checks into a newly-renovated property with views of Hilo Bay.
![Navy joins search for missing Kiwi sailor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Navy joins search for missing Kiwi sailor
New Zealand sailor Joseph Tua was last seen on April 29.