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'Our three days of hell'
After a dramatic high-seas rescue, a Kiwi sailor tells of fear and misery on a crippled yacht during a Pacific storm.
Couple glad to be alive
A New Zealand woman and her partner rescued from their damaged yacht in a Pacific storm say they are grateful to be alive after a long ordeal.
Stricken yachties in dramatic rescue
Two people trapped on a stricken yacht 1260km northwest of New Zealand have been rescued by a cargo ship this morning.
Cook Islands: no need for traffic lights
Raratonga's buses take 40 minutes to circle the paved rim of the Cook Islands' main isle, passing through tiny coastal villages. Jump on the wrong bus and the worst that happens is that you arrive slightly late.
Hawaii: Honolulu bargains beyond beaches
A Hawaii holiday can add up ... but walk past the expensive hotels in Waikiki, the tourist epicentre of Honolulu, and the greatest attraction of all awaits, for free: the beach.
Underwater at Mystery Island
Stepping off P&O Cruises' superliner Pacific Jewel, Jennifer Ennion spends an "island day" on Vanuatu's Mystery Island.
Fiji: Where time stands still
Levuka is just as laid-back today as it was when the first traders and whalers arrived in the 18th century, finds Kelly Lynch.
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.
Tahiti: Walk with the fish
A bobble-head dive helmet allows Megan Singleton to get up close and personal with the sealife.
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.
Blown away by Samoa
Chloe Johnson savours the local craft, music and natural wonders of Savai'i Island.