Clarke Gayford and Mike Scott visit isolated communities in Papua New Guinea as part of a World Vision fundraiser and find scenes straight out of a horror movie.

Just one thing going wrong had a devastating effect on an entire village in Papua New Guinea.

The people of Rarata village in the Solomon Islands were walking up to 7km every day to quench their thirst.

In the village of Hanuabada, children swim among soiled nappies and unsafe water kills. But there is hope.

The Herald's latest appeal with World Vision will help our Pacific neighbours.

Hastings has congratulated its largest number of newly officiated New Zealand citizens just as Statistics New Zealand released population projections stating Hawke's Bay would grow steadily over the next 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Auli'i Cravalho was singing when one of her dancers' flags slapped her in the head

A year ago today tropical Cyclone Winston thrashed its way through Fiji. The Herald looks back at the disaster - and the people who survived it.

Lauren Jones looks at which Pacific Island to choose, and why.

Siena Yates unlocks the secrets of an untouched island.

There may be a whole lot more to little old New Zealand than three tiny islands tucked away in the Pacific.

Former All Black and Chiefs player Sione Lauaki will be farewelled at a funeral service in Auckland on Saturday.

NZ artist Michel Tuffery is carving a memorial for the Cook Islands soldiers of WWI.

Pamela Wade island-hops aboard VT439.

Lauren Jones looks at some of the Pacific's top events.

The next time you holiday in Vanuatu, don't expect to see any M&Ms or Mars Bars in every hotel minibar.

A Kiwi scientist has unexpectedly discovered what appears to be a huge undersea volcanic eruption near the main island of Tonga.

The number of unprovoked shark attacks across the world fell last year, in the wake of a record figure in 2015 that scientists partly put down to warmers waters created by a strong El Nino system.

Tevita Lokotui, who plays the tuba in the school's brass band, is recovering after having his leg amputated at the knee as a result of the Christmas Eve bus crash.

Life is just a beach of parrot fish poo in New Caledonia for Maureen Marriner.

A Fiji newspaper publisher charged with inciting "communal antagonism" over an anti-Muslim article has been prohibited from flying to New Zealand for medical treatment and his daughter's wedding.

Summer not living up to your expectations? Try a South Pacific getaway instead.

Eli Orzessek answers queries on economy seating and bringing kava back from Fiji.

If you consider yourself too good to rub shoulders with commoners on holiday, this Pacific island nation should be on your itinerary.

Kris Shannon checks into a Deluxe Beachfront Bure at Likuliku Lagoon Resort on Fiji's Malolo Island.

The friendly canines that charm many visitors to Rarotonga can have a dog's life, writes Lisa Scott.

Miller Patane's long lost sister "bawled her eyes out" when she saw her long lost brother's photo in the Herald after he was given food by newlyweds.

EXCLUSIVE: Family members recall how Leotisia Malakai - the third victim of a horrific bus crash near Gisborne - slipped into a coma and never woke up.