Lindsay Wright finds the Vava'u island group is a haven for babies.

New Zealand sailor Joseph Tua was last seen on April 29.

Michael Wayne struggles his way to the remote beach where James Cook met his death.

Bay pupils find affinity in Aoteroa Maori team, court time or not, for Fiji trip.

'Almost perfect' drug smuggling operation funded high life of flash cars and costly wines.

Locals say tickets too pricey to see the first Super Rugby game in Samoa.

Peter de Graaf stays adjacent to some of the best beaches on Aitutaki.

Resort ensures its fare is not just a footnote to a visit to Fiji.

Cyclone Donna will lose a lot of power as she hits NZ, but will still bring heavy rain.

A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.

The cyclone has destroyed houses, churches and trees in the north of Vanuatu.

Up to a dozen shipping containers have sunk off Suva Harbour, Fiji.

Disappearance most likely due to mishap at spectacular visitor site, Samoan police say.

The "severe" cyclone is expected to batter Vanuatu with winds up to 130km/h.

NZ's cyclone season has been back-loaded, but ultimately close to normal, NIWA says.

WeatherWatch say it is still vital those in Vanuatu remain ready for severe weather.

Tropical Cyclone Donna is expected to hit Vanuatu this weekend.

Vanuatu residents who worship Prince Philip believe cyclone sent by weather gods.

Guy Needham warms to Tuvalu - in more ways than one.

Eye surgeon who travelled via Jetstar to carry out surgery was left with no gear.

Low fuel prices and increased competition sees Kiwis reaping price war benefits

Students leaders from South Auckland will take part in a new production: Southside Rise.

Reuniting with family, Jesse Leonard finds his sibling bonds remain strong in Rarotonga.

Maori and Pacific youth mental health research is getting $2 million in funding.

Pesky pine pollen from New Zealand forests could be altering far-away ocean ecosystems.

Fiji's northern resorts have recovered as off-the-beaten-track holiday havens.

Kiwi scientists have helped discover new volcanoes beneath the Pacific Ocean.

Peter de Graaf enjoys home-brewed bush beer in coconut cups.

Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.

On Fiji's Sonaisali Island, it's easy to put the busy working week behind you.