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Vanuatu: Beef, bouillabaisse and bougainvillea
Paul Rush visits the gourmet capital of the South Pacific.
Palau: The very peculiar Pacific paradise
David Barbeler finds himself both puzzled and fascinated by the remote and untouched tiny island nation of Palau.
King of Tonga touching down in NZ today
The King of Tonga arrives in New Zealand today, with his wife and the Minister of Education.
Hawaii: Catching the rays
An erupting volcano challenges the sunset for Leena Tailor's attention.
Top five things to do in Moorea
Tahiti is a dream destination, perfect for those wanting to escape big city nonsense and enjoy some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world.
Photos: Cyclone Evan hits Islands
Tropical Cyclone Evan is making its presence felt as it sweeps through the Pacific Islands, hitting Samoa and Fiji with winds of up to 185km/h, leaving a trail of debris behind it.
Apia residents evacuated as cyclone hits
A number of residents near Apia have evacuated their open fales to seek safety in evacuation sites and enclosed homes, as Cyclone Evans hits.
Cyclone on course for Samoa and Fiji
A tropical cyclone is expected to hit Samoa at midday today with wind speeds predicted to reach over 80km/h.
Papua New Guinea: A unique proposition
In exploring Papua New Guinea's diverse culture, Christine Cornege contemplates her place in the world.
Vanuatu: Mad about island magic
Elisabeth Easther finds more to love about Vanuatu on every visit.
Dreaming of a Fijian Christmas
It's different, it's fun and it's only three hours away, Peter Malcouronne looks at island festivities.
Pilot error blame in fatal crash
Pilot error and bad weather caused an August 2010 crash on a Papua New Guinea island that killed three Australians and a New Zealander.
Fiji revives Bridgecorp's resort
An abandoned Fiji resort that Bridgecorp poured $106 million into is being revived by the island nation's military rulers.
Cook Islands: Such a perfect day
Pamela Wade is glad she spent time in the Cook Islands exploring glorious Aitutaki.
Top tips for a Tongan break
Abby Gillies soaks up the vibe in a tropical kingdom of idyllic beauty where time has been forgotten.
Tonga: Swimming with giants
Abby Gillies dives into the world of the humpback whale, in the blue seas surrounding Tonga.