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Soccer: Two clubs poles apart
It's the school teachers, accountants and students of Auckland FC against the seasoned pros from Mexico in Sunday's Fifa Club World Cup quarterfinal.

Vanuatu: Lava's in the air
Volatile Mt Yasur gives John McCrystal a close encounter with an active volcano.

Design: Being pacific
Two women abandon bland in favour of the sunny colours and natural style of our neighbours.

Sharks to be protected from slaughter
More than 80 species of sharks that frequent the Pacific oceans will now be protected under a new regional plan.

Stop your bullying, Fiji leader tells NZ
Fiji's military dictator has sent a message to the New Zealand Government - butt out and stop your bullying.

Niue: Ancient skills still float the boats
Jeff Evans learns about making canoes in Niue from a master craftsman.

Cook Islands: Desert-island fantasy ... with a film crew
Aitutaki's unparalleled beauty is coming to a screen near you, reports Kate Roff.

PM: Tsunami has affected all NZ
John Key gave New Zealand's condolences to victims of the Pacific tsunami at a memorial service yesterday.