Tahiti is a dream destination, perfect for those wanting to escape big city nonsense and enjoy some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world.

Tropical Cyclone Evan is making its presence felt as it sweeps through the Pacific Islands, hitting Samoa and Fiji with winds of up to 185km/h, leaving a trail of debris behind it.

A number of residents near Apia have evacuated their open fales to seek safety in evacuation sites and enclosed homes, as Cyclone Evans hits.

A tropical cyclone is expected to hit Samoa at midday today with wind speeds predicted to reach over 80km/h.

In exploring Papua New Guinea's diverse culture, Christine Cornege contemplates her place in the world.

Peter Hamling spends a week cruising the Hawaiian islands.

Elisabeth Easther finds more to love about Vanuatu on every visit.

It's different, it's fun and it's only three hours away, Peter Malcouronne looks at island festivities.

Pilot error and bad weather caused an August 2010 crash on a Papua New Guinea island that killed three Australians and a New Zealander.

An abandoned Fiji resort that Bridgecorp poured $106 million into is being revived by the island nation's military rulers.

Pamela Wade is glad she spent time in the Cook Islands exploring glorious Aitutaki.

Michael Dickison interrupts a long flight with a mini-break in Fiji.

Abby Gillies soaks up the vibe in a tropical kingdom of idyllic beauty where time has been forgotten.

After a dramatic high-seas rescue, a Kiwi sailor tells of fear and misery on a crippled yacht during a Pacific storm.

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.

Two people trapped on a stricken yacht 1260km northwest of New Zealand have been rescued by a cargo ship this morning.

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.

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.

Sheriden Rhodes goes deep-sea diving and finds a warship.

Gifts for family sparked a career-change for Cook Island carver, writes Jim Eagles.

BlueSky's inaugural trip to Sonaisali Island resort in Fiji is a Fijian holiday experience you won't find in any of the travel guides or tourism paraphernalia, Belinda Henley says.

Stepping off P&O Cruises' superliner Pacific Jewel, Jennifer Ennion spends an "island day" on Vanuatu's Mystery Island.

Levuka is just as laid-back today as it was when the first traders and whalers arrived in the 18th century, finds Kelly Lynch.