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Samoa PM says one female MP 'more than enough'
Samoa's newly re-elected prime minister has raised the ire of Pacific feminists by claiming one female MP in his cabinet is "more than enough".
Don't miss: Noumea Carnival
Carnaval de Noumea - the Noumea Carnival - is a major festival held in the New Caledonian capital every April.
Tokyo tsunami one of the biggest in recent history
A 10-metre-high tsunami ploughed into the Japanese coast on Friday, dashing ships into the shore, washing away houses and leaving devastation in its wake.
Cultivating Fiji's true flavours
The tiny island nation has a taste sensation at every visitor's fingertips, writes Jim Eagles.
Record numbers of NZ gay, bisexual men diagnosed with HIV
New figures reveal HIV amongst gay and bisexual men in NZ is at its worst level since the virus entered NZ in the 1980s.
Fiji: Ancient tales of cannibals and conquest
Fiji's islands boast a rich history and curious traditions, writes Jim Eagles.
Niue: A haven from the wind, yacht is optional
A friendly club, but don't visit when it blows from the west, writes Jim Eagles.
Fiji: Welcome to the last resort
Andrew Stone enjoys the experience of being marooned on a desert island in Fiji.
Vanuatu: Jungle tumble
Land divers leave Susan Buckland in awe, risking life and limb to prove their manhood.
Sonya Wilson's 20/20 vision
Local current affairs show 20/20 is back with a new host but the same old racy attitude, reports Bevan Hurley.
Tropical cyclone threatens NZ
A developing tropical cyclone could threaten New Zealand next week, a weather prediction website has warned.
French polish (+recipes)
Keen to impress on Valentine's Day? Knock your beloved's socks off with a classic Gallic dish.
<i>Weather Watch</i>: Settled week after a month of wild weather
It's been incredibly busy weather-wise for the past month but conditions are going to be a little more settled this week for most New Zealanders and Australians.