Debbie, Cook, Donna: Cyclone season explained
NZ's cyclone season has been back-loaded, but ultimately close to normal, NIWA says.
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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.
Typhoid outbreak: Numbers rise to 18
Samoan health officials have issued an alert, warning people to get tested for typhoid.
Typhoid cases: Anger over PR bungles
Health minister learned about the typhoid outbreak when watching the news.
McCully: Champagne will flow when I go
Managing NZ's complex relationship with China has been a key preoccupation for McCully.
NZ Pacific current affairs show turns 30
Pacific current affairs programme Tagata Pasifika has been on NZ screens for 30 years.
On Tonga's golden shores
Sue Baxalle discovers Mystic Sands, mysterious stones and snorkelling pigs.
No room for dissent in Fiji
Charges threaten key independent voice in island nation ahead of next year's elections.
Room check: The Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach
Shandelle Battersby checks into Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Tropical taste of paradise
Anne Gibson visits Rarotonga and Aitutaki on a holiday fit for a Polynesian princess.
Hidden Pacific: Kiwis' help uplifting for Pacific
Community in Vanuatu rebuilt their toilets in the weeks following Cyclone Pam.
Local solutions to global problems
Hidden Pacific: Plastic waste is a plague to sustainable development.
Gary of the Pacific hovercraft takes off
If every ever wanted a hovercraft to burn around in, now's your chance.