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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.
Cook Islands: On island time in paradise
Pamela Wade gets into the rhythm of life on beautiful Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.
Samoa replacement houses not quake proof - study
Tsunami-wrecked houses in Samoa are being rebuilt on higher ground - but without protection against cyclones or earthquakes, engineers say.
NZ pledges $5.5m in aid for Cook Islands
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced a $5.5 million reconstruction package for Aitutaki following last month's cyclone.
An explosion in the tropics
The tropics have exploded into action with 3 major cyclones in just a week.
Second cyclone set to hit Cook Islands
Residents on Aitutaki in the Cook Islands are preparing for a second cyclone following the category three Cyclone Pat which struck the island yesterday.
Air NZ to fly Sydney-Rarotonga
Air New Zealand is trialling a new direct service between Sydney and Rarotonga next year.
Cook Islands: Desert-island fantasy ... with a film crew
Aitutaki's unparalleled beauty is coming to a screen near you, reports Kate Roff.