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McCully: UN must help Pacific, Syria
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says the UN must do more to help small Pacific nations, and he's warned it risks losing its credibility over its inaction on Syria.
Barefoot in the blue lagoon
Paul Rush sails to dreamy tropical islands under the spirit of the Bula.
Samoa: Pacific peace is back
Sinalei Resort is better than ever after being rebuilt, says Chloe Johnson.
Royal tour for Solomon Islands
A youngster from the Solomon Islands has taken on the future king of England in a show of football prowess - and won. "He was good, yes, but not as good as me," said Philemon Fatai, 13.
Savai'i, Samoa
The island of Savai'i is home to fewer than 44,000 people and has so far escaped commercial development, making it an ideal place to sample traditional Samoan culture and to see fascinating natural landmarks such as the Alofa'aga Taga blowholes.
Coral Coast Sevens, Fiji
This annual tournament in Sigatoka is the pinnacle of entertainment in sevens-mad Fiji, more a South Pacific carnival than a sporting contest. New Zealand Herald photographer Steven NcNicholl went along to document the excitement.
Fiji: Sports tournament with a twist
The Fijians inject lots of fun into the serious business of sevens, writes photojournalist Steven McNicholl.
Samoa: Ride on time
Sometimes the best part of going somewhere, is the getting there, writes Dan Ahwa, won over by by Samoa's one-of-a-kind buses.
SS President Coolidge wreck, Vanuatu
October 26, 2012, marks the 70th Anniversary of the sinking of SS President Coolidge off the Vanuatu island of Espiritu Santo. Today, the World War II wreck is one of the world's most famous dive sites.
Dolphin Island, Fiji
Located on tiny Dolphin (Yanuca) Island just north of Fiji's main island Viti Levu, this boutique hotel an idyllic place to get away from it all.
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Fiji: Island paradise
Fashion designer Karen Walker and partner Mikhail Gherman go undercover in Fiji for elite travel company Mr & Mrs Smith.