For a long time the Pasifika vote has always gone to the party draped in red. But something has changed in the community.

The Fijian focus on first-class care for children means adults get plenty of time to unwind, writes Adam Ray.

Fiji's first foodie ambassador and celebrity chef leads a new wave of South Pacific cuisine, writes Maureen Dettre.

All you'll hear at this quiet resort is the tide lapping at the nearby beach, the odd fish slapping back into the water and perhaps the twitter of a bird now and then.

Gayle Dickson stays in a luxurious overwater fale.

Language is no barrier where enjoyment is a universal concept, writes Julia Carlisle.

You can choose relaxation or adventure — or maybe a mixture of both — on board a boutique cruise ship journeying through Fiji's Yasawa Islands, writes Sue Baxalle.

Whether you're on a tight budget or splashing out, the islands have it all.

A retired Swiss accountant found Aitutaki grew on him, writes Winston Aldworth.

Immerse yourself in French culture for a slice of the price, says Megan Singleton.

Villagers and visitors on Fiji's outer islands share mutual benefits, writes Peter de Graaf.

French food and wine are the tops in Noumea, finds Sarah Lawrence.

Smiles, spinnakers and hangovers prevail in the world's friendliest yacht race, writes Ian Lloyd Neubauer.

Circling the colourful island of Tahiti, Paul Rush sees an impressionist painter's view everywhere.

Paul Rush follows a trail of bubbles to Champagne Beach on Vanuatu's largest island.

Joe Kafka and his wife embrace the ease of island hopping by boat.

Flower festival is a chance to sample more than sun and sand in Samoa, writes Robyn Yousef.

Paddleboard yoga brings out the best in Andrew Frampton (at least in his head).

Every visitor to these Fijian islands leaves with the memory of a warm welcome, writes Paul Rush.

Honolulu's Bevy pours drinks like it means business, writes Heather McCracken.

Mana Party Leader Hone Harawira is facing a new challenge in his Te Tai Tokerau seat at this year's election, from his party's former Te Tai Tonga candidate Clinton Dearlove.

Paul Rush tours Efate Island and meets the smiling face of the Pacific.

In Samoa this week, Prime Minister John Key indulged in a bit of harmless flattery of his counterpart, Prime Minister Tuilaepa.