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Birds of the Cook Islands
Concerted conservation efforts have led to the re-establishment of kura - a bird once common in the Southern Cook Islands - on the island of Atiu. The colourful lorikeet was hunted to extinction in the Cooks 200 years ago, but a population survived in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia and in 2007, 27 of those birds were gifted back to the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands: Return of the natives
Jim Eagles heads into the bush with the birdman of Atiu to see some of the Cook Islands' avian success stories.
Fiji: Flights cancelled as stormy weather sticks around
Wild weather continues to batter Fiji's main island of Viti Levu as two people are confirmed dead.
Fiji: Bula to real relaxation
Phil Parker keeps a running total - in Kiwi dollars - of a fun-packed family trip to Fiji.
Pasifika Festival 2012
As Pasifika celebrates its 20th anniversary, check out our photos of the culture, performances and fun from this year's Pasifika festival.
The Aranui III, French Polynesia's cruising freighter
This state-of-the-art working ship can accommodate 170 passengers on its 14-day cruising itineraries between Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands.
Catch a freighter to paradise
For 50 years, the Aranui III has serviced the remote islands of French Polynesia.
Romantic places to take your hottie
Whisking your loved one to one of these romantic retreats will impress.
Key bats away talk of cronyism
The PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.
Patricia Schultz's top 10 travel destinations
The author of the hugely-popular 1,000 Places To See Before You Die reveals her absolute favourite travel destinations.
Fiji: A foodie's paradise
Immerse yourself in South Pacific cuisine at the inaugural South Pacific Food & Wine Festival on Fiji’s Denarau Island.