Sue Kedgley: Leaders need to look at gender equality
This week our Prime Minister will join the leaders of 15 Pacific Island countries at the 44th meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum.
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Former Northland cop Mark Franklin has been sentenced to a year in prison in the Cook Islands for selling drugs.
Hawaii: Hollywood's darling
Kualoa's mountain ranges are a scene-stealer, writes Yvonne Tahana.
Sam Judd: More mining please
Young New Zealander of the Year and environmental columnist Sam Judd, is proposing that New Zealand should become the mining hub of the South Pacific.
Nike pulls Pacific-style tattoo gear
Nike has pulled its tattoo-inspired sports gear for women after a backlash from the Pacific community.
New Caledonia: Bursting with local flavour
Pamela Wade visits New Caledonia's southernmost atoll for a veritable feast.
Warning issued over Tongan aircraft
The Government is warning New Zealanders flying in Tonga it will be at their own risk as the national airline has bought a plane which has been involved in numerous crashes.
Samoa: Word fell on fertile ground
Missionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.
Hussein Rawlings: Keep NZ land in NZ hands
Racism is no part of the issue, writes Hussein Rawlings. Nor should we fear the accusation of "protectionism". Are Indonesia, China, or Thailand challenged on their land ownership laws?
Austrian couple rescued from yacht
An Austrian couple have been rescued from their yacht near American Samoa after getting into trouble for the second time in a week.
Cruising beneath Fiji's waves
On a small ship, free of the 'ra! ra!' bustle of big liners, Pamela Wade takes a dive.
Cook Islands: Heavenly voices
Colourful church services are a glorious way to enjoy Sundays in paradise, finds Pamela Wade.
Hawaii: Top five things to do on Oahu
A visit to Honolulu is usually about Waikiki beach, Pearl Harbor and the nearly 300 shops of AlaMoana mall. But Oahu has a many hidden gems dotted around the island that are well worth visiting.
Fiji: The kids are all right
Want a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.
Samoa: Aggie's ready to spoil you
A mix of comfort and adventure awaits you, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Vanuatu: Cruise control
Lydia Jenkin enjoys some jewels of the Pacific - and shipboard rest and relaxation - on an island-hopping journey.
Movies prompt OE adventures
Thanks to blockbuster movies and intrepid travel programmes, New Zealanders are broadening their holiday horizons.
Delve into cannibal territory
Pam Neville leaves the resort and heads for the hills on a Fijian cave safari.
Samoa: Aggie gets in another round
The South Seas' most famous hotel is unbowed by Cyclone Evan, writes Robyn Yousef.
Airline ready to offer XL class
The world's first airline to charge people according to their weight is set to introduce an "executive row", with extra space and no armrests, to cater for bigger passengers.
Niue: Fun doing nothing
Graham Reid travels to Niue, one of the Pacific's most accessible islands.
Fiji: Wild side to luxury
On safari in Fiji? Yep, with caves and bloodthirsty tales, says Russell Blackstock.
Tahiti: Watch out for whales
Exquisite Fakarava is a Unesco biosphere reserve and a pearl of French Polynesia, discovers Pamela Wade
Pacific Islands: Sizzling in Samoa
Samoa's Teuila Festival is a weekend of music and celebration, writes Chloe Johnson.
Light shines on renewable energy in the Pacific
A Canterbury researcher is investigating renewable energy options for Pacific island nations in a bid to cut reliance on expensive diesel generators.
Cook Islands: Scenery from the deep sea
Island time A walk in Atiu jungle feels like scuba-diving, says Jim Eagles.
Fiji masterclass
When traditional fare is blended with five-star cuisine, Fiji becomes a fine food destination, writes Paul Rush.
Hawaii: Let your inner child play
Leena Tailor finds something for everyone at the Disney resort of Aulani.