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Thomas R. Nides: US eager partner in region's future
Thomas R. Nides writes that the United States, as a Pacific nation, has an enduring bond with the Pacific region.

Samoa: Rebuilding a South Pacific paradise
Two years after the devastating tsunami, Samoa has lost none of its natural beauty, warmth, culture or charm, writes Belinda Henley.

Upolu, Samoa
Despite 2009's devastating tsunami, Samoa has lost none of its natural beauty, warmth, culture or charm.

Horror Pacific Island education stats
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says around 40 per cent of school children in Pacific Island countries do not complete a basic primary education, and only 20 per cent graduate from secondary school, in opening a Pacific conference ahead..

Samoa: Simple pleasures
A no-frills break on the island of Savaii proves uniquely soothing, writes Vaimoana Tapaleao.

Cup ticket sales still $30m short
With 17 days to go until the start of the World Cup, and 42 days for the tournament to run, ticket sales are still $30.5 million short of the $268m target. NZ will still lose $39m if all the tickets are sold.

Savai'i: Simply Samoa
Palm-fringed beaches and tropical rainforests merge in Savai'i, writes Adrienne Kohler.

Tributes flow for Sir Paul Reeves
John Key and Helen Clark have led the tributes to former Governor General Sir Paul Reeves, who lost his battle with cancer, aged 78.

Samoa: Legends live amid the lava flows
Vaimoana Tapaleao finds these surreal Samoan volcanic rock fields have a spiritual atmosphere.

Samoa, Pacific Islands
Visiting Samoa reveals a little village, Saleaula, which sits entirely on barren lava.

Fiji: Tea time in paradise
As balls skip across rock pools, Faith Lee resolves to master a spot of reef golf in Fiji.

NZ film selected for Venice Film Festival
New Zealand feature film The Orator (O Le Tulafale) has been selected to premiere in competition in the Orizzonti (New Horizons) section of the 68th Venice International Film Festival.

All Blacks: Dangerous Wallabies send warning
The All Blacks have the advantage of player depth over old foe Australia for the World Cup, says former skipper Sean Fitzpatrick.