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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.
Rarotonga: Luxurious experience on a budget
Simon Vincent finds you don't have to spend a fortune to have a perfect holiday.
Sailing holiday turned into 'voyage from hell'
A Canterbury man's holiday voyage turned into a trip from hell last week when the skipper fell overboard.