Bill English has defended his decision to head to the Pacific just before an election.

The Pacific Dance Festival provides valuable opportunities for local dancers.

PM Bill English's four-day trip may feature talk of Donald Trump - but no dancing.

Mixing with, and helping, locals is a free bonus, writes Jenny Tabakoff.

Two people fell through barrier at the back of a boat while partying on Auckland Harbour.

Leaving is so hard to do, writes Courtney Whitaker.

More people were travelling more often thanks to record low flight prices.

Olivia Foa'i and her father, Opetaia Foa'i are nominated in the Pacific Music Awards

Saiyad Shah is one of the many dairy owners who have fallen victim to violence.

Cruise line expects to carry a record 40,000 Kiwis in 2018 and inject $25m into economy.

There's no better way than to paddle through nature's marineland in the middle kingdom.

Bill English will pick up another title when he visits Samoa this week.

Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoan Language Week - is this week.

Reporter Vaimoana Tapaleao looks at how gagana Samoa has impacted her life

Peter de Graaf finds a prime holiday spot on a quiet Pacific island.

Isobel Marriner gives the lowdown on sailing to a Pacific paradise.

The Govt snuck stricter welfare rules for migrants into the Budget.

Aupito Pupu Lolesio was refused an ambulance after suffering a gash in a fall.

Selina Jones-Ofisa of Nesian Nails, in Mangere, specialises in Pacific-inspired nail art.

Stephanie Holmes enjoys a Fijian resort so exclusive Customs doesn't know it.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a newly-renovated property with views of Hilo Bay.

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.