Handing in her last uni assignment was meant to bring happiness and relief.

Sea level rise models suggest coral reef islands are more resilient than first thought.

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.

If you want to get away from the hordes, try one of these off-the-radar hot spots.

Shandelle Battersby checks into an Outrigger property on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

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.

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.

Another cyclone is developing and heading our way, bringing with it more rain.

Auckland's confirmed number of typhoid cases remains at 18 today.

Michelle Weir stays at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, in Hawaii.

A joint effort by Herald and World Vision fundraising campaign sees them make $200,000.

Defence ministers announce new chapter in defence cooperation.

Samoan health officials have issued an alert, warning people to get tested for typhoid.

Health minister learned about the typhoid outbreak when watching the news.

Managing NZ's complex relationship with China has been a key preoccupation for McCully.

Pacific current affairs programme Tagata Pasifika has been on NZ screens for 30 years.