I've always felt that food was one of the great reasons to travel. But you'd have to say that until relatively recently it wasn't top of the list of reasons for visiting the South Pacific.

Ten years ago a group of us made a pact: whatever happened, come hell or high water, we were going to celebrate our 40th birthdays together in a tropical paradise.

A tropical cyclone formed near Fiji today is on track to bring strong winds and heavy rain to New Zealand next week, forecasters predict.

Fiji's islands boast a rich history and curious traditions, writes Jim Eagles.

Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

Andrew Stone enjoys the experience of being marooned on a desert island in Fiji.

A developing tropical cyclone could threaten New Zealand next week, a weather prediction website has warned.

The husband of the woman found burnt to death near Huntly last week has arrived in Auckland on a flight from Fiji, accompanied by NZ police officers. He is likely to be charged with her murder.

Davesh Sharma, the husband of the woman who was found burnt alive near Huntly last week, is on his way back to New Zealand.

The woman who died after she was doused in accelerant and set alight will be farewelled at a service in Fiji today.

Police investigating the murder of South Auckland woman Ranjeeta Sharma have confirmed they have interviewed a "person of interest" in Fiji.

You wonder if 4-year-old Akash Sharma knows what has happened to his mum.

Police say they are focusing on the welfare of motherless four-year-old Akash Sharma, while they decide whether to extradite his father back to NZ.

IRB representatives are to travel to Fiji next month amid fears the country could be banned from the Rugby World Cup.