An Austrian couple have been rescued from their yacht near American Samoa after getting into trouble for the second time in a week.

On a small ship, free of the 'ra! ra!' bustle of big liners, Pamela Wade takes a dive.

Colourful church services are a glorious way to enjoy Sundays in paradise, finds Pamela Wade.

A visit to Honolulu is usually about Waikiki beach, Pearl Harbor and the nearly 300 shops of AlaMoana mall. But Oahu has a many hidden gems dotted around the island that are well worth visiting.

Want a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.

A mix of comfort and adventure awaits you, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Lydia Jenkin enjoys some jewels of the Pacific - and shipboard rest and relaxation - on an island-hopping journey.

Thanks to blockbuster movies and intrepid travel programmes, New Zealanders are broadening their holiday horizons.

Pam Neville leaves the resort and heads for the hills on a Fijian cave safari.

Graham Reid travels to Niue, one of the Pacific's most accessible islands.

On safari in Fiji? Yep, with caves and bloodthirsty tales, says Russell Blackstock.

Rarotonga is perfect for families, finds Graham Hepburn.

Exquisite Fakarava is a Unesco biosphere reserve and a pearl of French Polynesia, discovers Pamela Wade

Samoa's Teuila Festival is a weekend of music and celebration, writes Chloe Johnson.

A Canterbury researcher is investigating renewable energy options for Pacific island nations in a bid to cut reliance on expensive diesel generators.

Island time A walk in Atiu jungle feels like scuba-diving, says Jim Eagles.

When traditional fare is blended with five-star cuisine, Fiji becomes a fine food destination, writes Paul Rush.

Leena Tailor finds something for everyone at the Disney resort of Aulani.

Behind Lifou's idyllic facade lies adventure, discovers Belinda Merhab.

A glider ride takes in the islands' more isolated spots - including the beach from Lost, says Yvonne Tahana.

With stand-up paddleboarding an emerging global craze, I figure the best place to learn is in Hawaii, where the sport began.

Pacific health experts are calling for a quota on the amount of fatty food exported to the Pacific Islands, where heart disease, diabetes and obesity are the norm.

Derek Cheng takes a detour from the resorts and stumbles across something authentic.

Joanne Carroll's confidence grows in safe Fijian waters.

Tonight MasterChef fans will see the remaining eight contestants battle it out in Fiji. Joanne Carroll tagged along to see what happened behind the scenes.

Pacific-style hustle and bustle attracts Pamela Wade.

Danielle Murray falls under the spell of a remote atoll in the South Pacific.