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Mauritius declares emergency after ship runs aground
Mauritius declares state of emergency as tonnes of oil spills near sensitive eco areas.
Cruise-ship hell: Kiwi tells of abuse, rocks hurled at passengers over virus fears
Ship full of Kiwis, Australians has been refused entry to Madagascar and Mauritius.
Stunned scientists: Meet Hercules, the giant parrot that stalked NZ
Hercules the Unexpected was nearly half the height of a human and too big to fly.
MH370 threats: Plane fragments 'linked' to murder of official
His mission is to solve the MH370 mystery. But who wants Blaine Gibson dead and why?
Watch NZH Local Focus: French couple sail back to Tauranga after 20 years
French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: French couple sail back to Tauranga after 20 years
French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dream holiday turns into nightmare
Mauritius is the perfect setting for a scuba-diving holiday. But for Jeff and Julie Byrne, the dream turned into a nightmare when their tour boat vanished.
Team considers building new Volvo yacht
A racing team employing two Kiwi sailors is considering building a new yacht at breakneck speed to re-enter the Volvo Ocean Race.
Mauritius: A hole new world
Golfing novice Charlotte Cripps tries out her swing in an island paradise.
Romantic places to take your hottie
Whisking your loved one to one of these romantic retreats will impress.
Mauritius: So far, so good
It's just as well that I wasn't with a grammarian when I checked into a new resort called the So Mauritius.
Mauritius, Africa
A delightful combination of natural beauty and accommodating luxury greets those who land on this island in the southwest Indian Ocean.
Mauritius the melting pot
Its location is little-known but its cultural appeal is huge - Pamela Wade throws herself into the Mauritian mix.
Africa: Watch out for the wildlife
Brian Fallow is entranced by the beauty and serenity of the Masai Mara wildlife reserve - and indulges in some luxury.