If there's one thing worse than being alone at Christmas, it's being alone in a port.

A stunning resort beside an ecological course is a hit with golfer Phil Tataurangi.

The referendum attracted record-high turnout of 80.6 per cent.

A chance find on a Northland beach now helping scientists learn more about mako sharks.

Pacific nation's colonial legacy is still much in evidence.

Hamish Fletcher avoids dangerous sea creatures and laps up the natural beauty of Bourail.

Humpbacks stocks are growing and are now 50 per cent of the pre-whaling population.

New Caledonia's white sand beaches and sparkling blue waters are a favourite

Two HMNZS Canterbury crew members suffer injuries in separate incidents in New Caledonia.

Search is under way off New Caledonia for a woman who has fallen from a P&O liner.

Eastern parts of North Island - from Northland to Gisborne - appear to be in Hola's path.

The entire population of two islands took shelter in evacuation centres.

Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.

New Zealand may be about to deal with a double dose of tropical trouble.

The quake hit at a depth of 15km.

A brief trip with littlies puts Paul Little up there with holiday trend-setters.

Lush jungle meets coral sea in the Kanak heartland, as Liz Light explores New Caledonia.

The islands of New Caledonia provide a feast for the eyes, the mind and the tastebuds.

A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.

The "severe" cyclone is expected to batter Vanuatu with winds up to 130km/h.

Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.

Another cyclone is developing and heading our way, bringing with it more rain.

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.

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.

There may be a whole lot more to little old New Zealand than three tiny islands tucked away in the Pacific.

The number of unprovoked shark attacks across the world fell last year, in the wake of a record figure in 2015 that scientists partly put down to warmers waters created by a strong El Nino system.

Life is just a beach of parrot fish poo in New Caledonia for Maureen Marriner.

The growth in new air routes is stoking travel by New Zealanders to new destinations, according to a House of Travel survey.

Noumea-based Aircalin is upgrading its fleet, opting for Airbus A320s and A330s

We are at the final leg of our trip and what better way to finish than the tropical destination of New Caledonia!