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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
Mega cruise ships gear up for a long-awaited season, but they won't be sailing to Tahiti.
Matt Heath: Grim sea tales make lockdown look good
OPINION: Things are bad at the moment, but they could be worse.
'Creation of life': French biologist wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year for snap of fish spawning
Underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta beat 50,000 other entries to claim the top award.
'Mass exodus' of NZ superyachts predicted as French Polynesia offers Covid-19 vaccine passport
Quarantine-free entry for Covid-19 vaccinated tourists to Tahiti has boaties leaving NZ.
World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.
'Huge thanks to your PM': UK family whose son died at sea praise Ardern
The Jarman family have been stuck in French Polynesia since their son's death in April.
Tahiti's Covid death toll now 26, cases over 6400
All but 62 cases detected after Tahiti's borders were reopened in July to boost tourism.
French Polynesia President tests positive for Covid-19
Before his positive test, Edouard Fritch had met with France's President and PM.
Grieving UK family stranded on yacht refused entry into NZ after son's death
"I feel it's one rule for them and one rule for us."
Superyachts on the Med: Pandemic no barrier for super-wealthy Kiwi travellers
'Bugger it, we're still going to have summer in Europe', one super-wealthy Kiwi said.
Tahiti cruise passenger confirmed Covid-19 positive
A passenger on a cruise ship in French Polynesia has tested positive for Covid-19.
New Caledonia extends Covid-19 lockdown
Restrictions imposed over coronavirus outbreak extended for one week.
Covid 19 coronavirus: French Polynesia cases now at 47
Five more people in French Polynesia have tested positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Most overseas arrivals still not getting health checks
New "toughest" rules are not evident yet at Auckland Airport.
Clarke Gayford: Dispelling the myths on Tahiti
Clarke Gayford discovers if there's another side to Tahiti
Air NZ plane diverted after woman begins screaming during flight
The passenger said the woman eventually had to be restrained by airline staff.
Letters: Life in Aotearoa before Māori
The Celts' cow-hide currachs could not navigate the Atlantic and the Roaring Forties.
First contact, 250 years on - flotilla arrives at Waitangi
Friday's scenes of waka paddling out to greet sailing ships a flashback to 1769.
Freak shark attack: Woman's body torn to shreds
The woman was swimming during a whale-watching trip when the freak shark attack occurred.
Emotional welcome at Tuia 250 commemoration in Gisborne
Emotional scenes at Tuia 250 commemoration in Gisborne
PM's warm welcome to French Polynesia's President
The pair are in Gisborne for Tuia 250 commemorations.
Epic voyage: Celestial navigators in Tauranga after sailing from Tahiti
Double-hulled sailing canoe Fa'afaite arrives in Tauranga Harbour after an epic trip.
Air Force Orion finds Norwegian sailor after beacon activated
The Air Force has been tasked to rescue a Norwegian sailor off the coast of New Zealand.
New Caledonia: Man vs wild, on a natural fitness trip
Anendra Singh challenges himself in the forests and ocean of New Caledonia.
Fascinating find: Scientist finds link to ancient home of Māori
Scoria blocks found at three sites in NZ traced to a volcanic island near Tahiti.
59 countries to be represented at Christchurch mosque attack remembrance service
Remembrance service must focus on the Muslim community, says Jacinda Ardern.
What will Cook Islands change its name to?
Cook Islands have a long history with name changes and sixty options are on the table.
Comment: The search for early Māori
Comment: Two hundred and fifty years ago, James Cook arrived off the eastern coast of NZ.
New Caledonia: Fair way to unwind
A stunning resort beside an ecological course is a hit with golfer Phil Tataurangi.
New Caledonia: The French connection
Pacific nation's colonial legacy is still much in evidence.
Noumea: New Caledonia's wild west
Hamish Fletcher avoids dangerous sea creatures and laps up the natural beauty of Bourail.