Niue Premier Toke Talagi says NZ intelligence agencies have shared information with the country in the past and it'd be naive to think it was not subject to spying by other countries.

Leaders of Pacific nations are beginning to speak out about claims New Zealand has been keeping too close an eye on their people and one prime minister has called the move a breach of trust.

Many New Zealanders will not feel scandalised by the Herald's revelations about their country's spying in the Pacific.

Former director of the GCSB Sir Bruce Ferguson says mass surveillance was being undertaken in the Pacific, and it was mission impossible to eliminate Kiwis’ data.

Tonga is a kingdom blessed with many warm-hearted people, finds Paul Rush.

In the far-flung Yasawas, Sue Baxalle finds adults and kids toiling hard to revitalise their cyclone-ravaged village.

The lure of game fishing is pretty strong at Fiji's Mango Bay, discovers Nicholas Jones.

It doesn’t take long to be seduced by Mana Island.

Fun, fitness, sightseeing - the Swim Series is a great winter getaway with something for everyone from 7 to 70, writes Zoe Hawkins.

A Fijiian island is reversing the often destructive impact of tourism, finds Peter Feeney.

Man's best friend is never far from Tessa Chrisp's side, offering companionship on a Rarotongan holiday.

A dramatic new image has emerged of the volcanic eruption which has disrupted air travel to and from Tonga.

Hundreds of travellers and holidaymakers have been left stranded after flights to and from Tonga were cancelled yesterday because of a huge volcanic ash cloud.

Flights between Australia and Tonga should be back up and running by Wednesday after plumes of volcanic ash above the small island nation grounded planes.

Large ash cloud from a volcano in Tonga is affecting flights in the region, with aviation authorities issuing an alert.

Hawaii celebrates its design heritage in a show that offers a welcome break from the beach, writes Janetta Mackay.

Belinda Henley explores beyond Noumea and discovers a land of red earth and dramatic scenery.

The Solomons' underwater denizens introduce themselves to Richard Moore.

The New Zealand Rugby League are considering staging a test against Samoa next year, off the back of the Pacific team's impressive performance in the Four Nations.

When in Tahiti do as the locals do, writes Suzanne McFadden.

A failed Fiji resort development that Bridgecorp directors poured $106 million has today been officially restarted by the island's nation's prime minister.

New Zealand's own mother of the nation, Judy Bailey, visits internet mogul Larry Ellison's Hawaiian island - and is impressed by his preservation project.

On a cruise around Fiji's islands Sue Baxalle surrenders to a restorative pleasure of the flesh and befriends colourful characters.

If flying and flopping is too boring for you, there are a few options to amuse the energetic - or hungry - on Fiji's Denarau Island.

In Samoa, Anika Moa heals her heartbreak and replaces lost lovers with newfound friends.

Niue is a an intriguingly rough diamond, writes Paul Rush.