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NZ pledges $5.5m in aid for Cook Islands
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced a $5.5 million reconstruction package for Aitutaki following last month's cyclone.
Papua New Guinea: Winging it in the wilds of Alotau
The real Bat Cave is not in Gotham City, but Papua New Guinea.
Tsunami: No damage reported on Pacific islands
Blaring tsunami warning sirens woke up Pacific island residents early this morning resulting in mass evacuations, but most warnings have been cancelled with no reported damage.
Tsunami gauges 'stabilising'
Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.
Hawaii: True taste of paradise
Jim Eagles goes nuts over an unusual keepsake while visiting the Hawaiian islands.
There is no harm in being clean and green
I was watching a fascinating documentary the other day about Easter Island.
Kiwi arrested over disaster-ferry forgery
A former NZ businessman who bought the Princess Ashika ferry for Tonga has been arrested on charges of forgery.
Extensive cyclone damage across Tonga
Tropical Cyclone Rene continued to pound Tonga with powerful winds overnight, causing major damage.
An explosion in the tropics
The tropics have exploded into action with 3 major cyclones in just a week.
Samoa: Dip your toes in for true delight
Swimming with Savaii's green turtles is slimy, but very sweet, says Alannah May Eriksen.
Pacific coastal disaster risk to be assessed
New Zealand scientists will island-hop around the Pacific for the next six months.
NZ scientists to study Pacific danger spots
Geologists from GNS Science will spend the next six months collecting information on buildings and infrastructure in Pacific Island countries.
Vanuatu: Stepping back to a land where time stands still
Catherine Masters visits the further reaches of Vanuatu and finds people going about their business as if time has never really caught up with them.
Cyclone disrupts ARC chief's rat-killing mission
ARC chairman Mike Lee could have some explaining to do next time he visits the city library, after leaving three of its books on a deserted Pacific island.
Vanuatu: Dancing to the beat of an island haven
Maewo Island's Chief Nelson is proud to show off his village, writes Catherine Masters.