The museums of the Solomon Islands house plenty of memorabilia from the Pacific campaign, writes Gillian Vine.

Michael Antonievich makes up for missing a morning riding the waves in Fiji.

Experience tells us that the best way to help our island neighbours is to donate to a reputable aid agency and make sure that your cash donation reaches those who need it most.

Pasifika beats, arts, culture and talent will be seen and heard around Auckland over the next two weeks during the Urbanesia festival, which starts today.

In search of adventure, Tess Nichol is soon hurtling through the treetops, upside down on a wire.

The perfect place to see a volcano erupt is high in the banyan treetops of Vanuatu, writes Peter de Graaf.

The 'E2 Way' keeps angler Jane Jeffries happy - and her prey gets to live another day.

For a few blissful days before a conference, Leah McLennan enjoys a luxurious bonding time with her beloved mum.

Niue's slower pace has plenty to offer eco-adventurers, as Sophie Barclay discovers.

Resort offers five reasons for Megan Singleton to stay a while.

Richard Moore bravely plunges into the warm-water home of some scary but seriously impressive creatures.

Oahu's big waves and warm waters are a magnet to all types and sizes of mammals, finds Paul Davies.

Tribal rituals, war relics and the legendary 'Queen of lovemaking and drinking' are just the tip of Rabaul's iceberg, finds Andrew Stone.

Discovery of a thought-to-be extinct green crested iguana sends Malolo Island into sustainability overdrive, says Leah McLennan.

Apia's cyclone-struck grand dame is getting ready to rule again, writes Robyn Yousef.

You can experience the unexpected on the Rock of Polynesia, writes Paul Rush.

On a getaway in Fiji, Lucy Hughes Jones rouses herself from the cocktail bar to see how the locals live.

Under the Rarotongan sun, Chris Daniels works up a good tropical sweat, without losing his wedding ring.

Shandelle Battersby relaxes at one of Hawaii's most historic hotels, the Halekulani.

Sun, sea, swimming and fishing add up to a perfect gathering for Jim Eagles and his far-flung family.

Mountain fern salad, taro leaves in coconut milk, sea grapes... Jane Jeffries meets three chefs shaking things up.

Josh Noel finds the island of Molokai non-touristy, caring and relaxed - not to mention friendly.

Elisabeth Easther and her son enjoy the festive cheer on board a freighter ship in the Pacific.

It took eight years but an emotional Steve Deane finally gets a luxury honeymoon in Fiji.

Fresh water or salt, the bathing options in Samoa are heavenly, says Elisabeth Easther.

An amazing fantasy world beneath the seas of Hawaii's Big Island astounds even veteran diver Pam Leblanc.

It is a city that prides itself on its diverse ethnic communities, but Auckland is run by a club of white men living in the wealthy suburbs.

Far from work, Winston Aldworth clocks in to experience the charms of Tahiti.

Winston Aldworth makes the InterContinental his base for exploring Papeete.

Flat seas threaten to ruin his surfing trip, but James Russell avoids breaking point thanks to some awe-inspiring oceanic phenomena.