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.
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Rarotonga: Nice to sea you
Haley McCrystal pulls on her wetsuit and gets up close with Rarotonga's undersea residents.
Rarotonga's undersea residents
Going underwater enables travellers to explore the depths of Rarotonga and meet the creatures beneath the surface.
The Cook Islands: Shady encounters in sunny climes
Sick of white sands and turquoise waters? The Cooks have a darker side, writes Robin Esrock.
Audrey Young: Pacific party sets tone for better relations
As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.
Annie Crummer: Songs of my father
Annie Crummer inherited her fine voice from her dad. Now it's his turn to release an album, compiled from an old shoebox of remembered island songs, writes Scott Kara.
Record numbers of NZ gay, bisexual men diagnosed with HIV
New figures reveal HIV amongst gay and bisexual men in NZ is at its worst level since the virus entered NZ in the 1980s.
Nauru tops obesity league
Pacific island nations now occupy the top seven places in the World Health Organisation's global obesity rankings.
Rarotonga: Here's mud in your eye
Wheels rip and the dirt flies on this easy-going island safari, says Rachel Tiffen.
Rarotonga: Sultry nights at ultimate hideaway
Rarotonga's most luxurious resort is the pinnacle of indulgence, writes Rachel Tiffen.
Cook Islands: A rocky road to Raro
Despite having to adjust his expectations of an island idyll, father of three Liam Dann manages to have a good time in the Cook Islands.