A Tongan holidaymaker has suffered critical head injuries in a central Auckland assault.

Five Tongan men died in Katikati last year. The pain for their families is still raw.

Lee Mylne visits one of the most remote places on Earth.

A four-year-old's eye sight was saved thanks to a New Zealand based foundation.

The Maori Party has announced six Pacific Island candidates.

As photographer set up his camera, a volcano erupted right in front of him

There are beautiful bonuses to Niue's biennial arts and cultural festival.

Sonny Bill Williams has headed to Fiji to recuperate during his four match ban.

Dean Buchanan checks into a Fijian resort with an adults-only private area

Shandelle Battersby checks into a near-new luxury resort near Waikiki Beach.

"Moment of truth" as NZ cops depart Solomon Islands after 14 years of peacekeeping.

Solomons residents hurt by 2006 riots are nervous about NZ's withdrawal from the country.

The surrender of firearms in the Solomons had unintended consequences, a Kiwi cop says.

NZ scientists reveal an explosive history behind the 2014 eruption that made a new island.

Ever wondered where the super-rich go for a bit of Pacific R&R?

Pleasure abounds at this Vanua Levu eco-resort, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Few aviation mysteries have captivated the public as much as the disappearance of Earhart.

There's good justification for Vanuatu's claim to be the Happiest Place in the World.

English and a host of govt representatives have spent the last week on the annual jaunt.

Kiwi PM receives apology for alleged "recent incidents" involving Tongan seasonal workers.

Isobel Marriner realises a long-held yearning to explore an old Pacific trading route.

Niue Premier Toke Talagi disgruntled that New Zealand brought in the food for lunch.

Bill English is visiting Niue for the first time as Prime Minister.

Bill English has defended his decision to head to the Pacific just before an election.

The Pacific Dance Festival provides valuable opportunities for local dancers.

PM Bill English's four-day trip may feature talk of Donald Trump - but no dancing.

Mixing with, and helping, locals is a free bonus, writes Jenny Tabakoff.

Two people fell through barrier at the back of a boat while partying on Auckland Harbour.

Leaving is so hard to do, writes Courtney Whitaker.

More people were travelling more often thanks to record low flight prices.