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Room check: Aitutaki Village
Peter de Graaf stays adjacent to some of the best beaches on Aitutaki.
Fiji: Food gets a place to shine
Resort ensures its fare is not just a footnote to a visit to Fiji.
Grab your raincoat: Cyclone remnants to bring heavy rain
Cyclone Donna will lose a lot of power as she hits NZ, but will still bring heavy rain.
Student's graduation heartache
Handing in her last uni assignment was meant to bring happiness and relief.
Are islands more resilient to sea level rise?
Sea level rise models suggest coral reef islands are more resilient than first thought.
Will Cyclone Donna hit NZ?
A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.
Cyclone Donna continues to strengthen
The cyclone has destroyed houses, churches and trees in the north of Vanuatu.
Containers end up in Suva Harbour
Up to a dozen shipping containers have sunk off Suva Harbour, Fiji.
Kiwi in Samoa likely swept away: police
Disappearance most likely due to mishap at spectacular visitor site, Samoan police say.
Will Cyclone Donna bear down on NZ?
The "severe" cyclone is expected to batter Vanuatu with winds up to 130km/h.
Debbie, Cook, Donna: Cyclone season explained
NZ's cyclone season has been back-loaded, but ultimately close to normal, NIWA says.
Mystery surrounds Cyclone Donna's path
WeatherWatch say it is still vital those in Vanuatu remain ready for severe weather.
'Very destructive winds' to hit Vanuatu
Tropical Cyclone Donna is expected to hit Vanuatu this weekend.
Cult that worships duke sees omen
Vanuatu residents who worship Prince Philip believe cyclone sent by weather gods.
Feeling like a Pacific winter break?
If you want to get away from the hordes, try one of these off-the-radar hot spots.
Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa Kauai
Shandelle Battersby checks into an Outrigger property on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Kiwi's surgical bag removed from flight
Eye surgeon who travelled via Jetstar to carry out surgery was left with no gear.
Return trip price to Europe drops again
Low fuel prices and increased competition sees Kiwis reaping price war benefits
'What does it mean to lead in South Auckland?'
Students leaders from South Auckland will take part in a new production: Southside Rise.
Oh Brother, where art thou?
Reuniting with family, Jesse Leonard finds his sibling bonds remain strong in Rarotonga.
$2m for Maori, Pacific youth mental health
Maori and Pacific youth mental health research is getting $2 million in funding.
NZ pine pollen could be altering ocean ecosystems
Pesky pine pollen from New Zealand forests could be altering far-away ocean ecosystems.
Fiji: Calm after the storm
Fiji's northern resorts have recovered as off-the-beaten-track holiday havens.
Incredible new submarine volcanoes
Kiwi scientists have helped discover new volcanoes beneath the Pacific Ocean.
Bar review: The Walking Dead, Atiu
Peter de Graaf enjoys home-brewed bush beer in coconut cups.
Warnings as cyclone nears New Zealand
Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.
Stress begone - fly and flop
On Fiji's Sonaisali Island, it's easy to put the busy working week behind you.
New Cyclone Cook sets sights on NZ
Another cyclone is developing and heading our way, bringing with it more rain.
Typhoid update: Number of patients still at 18
Auckland's confirmed number of typhoid cases remains at 18 today.
Room check: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Michelle Weir stays at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, in Hawaii.
Hidden Pacific campaign hits over target
A joint effort by Herald and World Vision fundraising campaign sees them make $200,000.
NZ Navy sends Hawea to Fiji for six months
Defence ministers announce new chapter in defence cooperation.