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!['Tropical Milford Sound': The holiday destination better than Bora Bora](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Tropical Milford Sound': The holiday destination better than Bora Bora
This lesser-known paradise, reached by cruise ship, is a bucket-list holiday must.
![Anti-nuke group criticises France for ‘downplaying’ impact of tests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Anti-nuke group criticises France for ‘downplaying’ impact of tests
Paris has refused to apologise for tests, but President Macron said France owed 'a debt'.
![Review: Flying to French Polynesia is quicker than you think](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Review: Flying to French Polynesia is quicker than you think
Auckland to Tahiti is a non-stop flight, and it's uncomplicated.
![Thought French Polynesia was just for canoodling newly weds? Think again.](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Thought French Polynesia was just for canoodling newly weds? Think again.
From waterfalls to whiprays, paradise contains multitudes.
![Ticking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Ticking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstep
In 2021, Japan announced plans to dump contaminated water; release date is now close.
!['Bucket-list memories': Why hesitant cruisers should book this summer holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Bucket-list memories': Why hesitant cruisers should book this summer holiday
I thought cruises were 'floating retirement villages'. I couldn't have been more wrong.
![French Polynesia: An island guide for all types of traveller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
French Polynesia: An island guide for all types of traveller
Heard of Nuku Hiva or Tikehau? There's more to explore beyond the holiday hotspots.
![Covid cases rising in Niue, French Polynesia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Covid cases rising in Niue, French Polynesia
Niue Hospital is experiencing staffing shortages due to the outbreak.
!['No more' says Mo'orea: French Polynesia to cap visitors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'No more' says Mo'orea: French Polynesia to cap visitors
Proposals for the five year plan FM27 were finalised earlier this year.
![Pacific Island airports gear up for busiest July in years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pacific Island airports gear up for busiest July in years
Hawaii and Vanuatu prepare for the first direct links in 820 days.
![Where I'd Rather Be: Marvelling at coral reefs in Tahiti](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Where I'd Rather Be: Marvelling at coral reefs in Tahiti
Environmentally-friendly ways to explore Tahiti's seas for World Oceans Day
![More Pacific islands end pre-departure tests for travellers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
More Pacific islands end pre-departure tests for travellers
New Caledonia is the latest country to remove Covid-19 pre-departure testing.
![A free diver's training partners: tiger sharks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
A free diver's training partners: tiger sharks
New York Times: "If one day the worst happens ... I will never blame the shark."
![Tahiti is back! 5 reasons to visit French Polynesia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Tahiti is back! 5 reasons to visit French Polynesia
Dust off your suitcase and dig out that bathing suit.
![Escape winter with these quarantine-free Pacific Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Escape winter with these quarantine-free Pacific Islands
Ditch the winter cold with these Pacific Islands.
![NZ gives Fiji $50,000 boost, Nauru records infections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
NZ gives Fiji $50,000 boost, Nauru records infections
A round up of the Covid 19 cases across the Pacific Islands.
![Direct Tahiti flights return early to Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Direct Tahiti flights return early to Auckland
Air Tahiti Nui has sped up its return to Auckland following border openings.
![Pacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islands
Flop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.
![Sea the world: 25 of the best ocean cruise holidays for 2022/2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Sea the world: 25 of the best ocean cruise holidays for 2022/2023
There's never been a better time to book your next ocean adventure.
![Grounded: Block on borders means airline cuts back flights for 2022](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Grounded: Block on borders means airline cuts back flights for 2022
Other carriers cutting capacity threatening the recovery of NZ tourism and travel.
![Cruisin' for a bruising: Mega cruise ships banned in Tahiti from 2022](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Cruisin' for a bruising: Mega cruise ships banned in Tahiti from 2022
Mega cruise ships gear up for a long-awaited season, but they won't be sailing to Tahiti.