David Barbeler finds himself both puzzled and fascinated by the remote and untouched tiny island nation of Palau.

The King of Tonga arrives in New Zealand today, with his wife and the Minister of Education.

An erupting volcano challenges the sunset for Leena Tailor's attention.

Paul Rush gets some deep sea action outside the Rarotonga reef.

Jim Eagles is surprised to find so many brightly coloured fish as he dives in one of the Cook Islands' new marine reserves.

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.

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.

Abby Gillies dives into the world of the humpback whale, in the blue seas surrounding Tonga.

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.