COMMENT: Unless we make it clear that we are not prepared to accept this erosion of our reputation for probity, the bad news will keep on coming, writes Bryan Gould.

Murray McCully says any suggestion a donation to National was a factor in the decision to grant a hotel chain a contract in Nuie is "utterly baseless."

A major New Zealand Government investment in tourism in Niue has been announced by Foreign Minister Murray McCully who is visiting the Pacific Island nation.

Niue's slower pace has plenty to offer eco-adventurers, as Sophie Barclay discovers.

Three Niuean soldiers will be added to the New Zealand Roll of Honour at a ceremony in Niue this afternoon.

You can experience the unexpected on the Rock of Polynesia, writes Paul Rush.

Polynesia's last unspoiled outpost is gearing up for a tourism influx, writes Paul Rush.

Auckland Zoo's new elephant, Anjalee, enjoys a pat while in quarantine on Niue.

Eight-year-old Anjalee is munching into mountains of coconuts in Niue as she waits for the 90-day quarantine period to pass before entering Auckland.

Niue Premier Toke Talagi says NZ intelligence agencies have shared information with the country in the past and it'd be naive to think it was not subject to spying by other countries.

A US dad accused of kidnapping his son and sailing through the Pacific has been found in Niue, thanks to a coordinated search between the FBI and help from NZ.

Niue is a an intriguingly rough diamond, writes Paul Rush.

Whether you're on a tight budget or splashing out, the islands have it all.

The Defence Force has apologised after staff damaged rooms at a hotel in Niue and says the matter is under investigation by military police.

Tess and Sean McCormick heading to Niue for their first holiday in six years had their hopes dashed yesterday by a frustrating flight diversion.

If John Key expected to be asked the soft questions when he bowled up for Question Time with school children in Niue yesterday, he was sorely disappointed.

Niue's Premier Toke Talagi says China aid in the small country is significant and China is a "friend" to Niue, but he does not expect it to ever rival New Zealand.

Niue's scariest inhabitants are also utterly non-threatening, writes Andrew Louis.

Andrew Louis captured this striking - and highly venomous - fellow while snorkelling off the west coast of Niue.

Andrew Louis works up a sweat amid rugged scenery.

Graham Reid travels to Niue, one of the Pacific's most accessible islands.

With help from a local, Graham Reid goes in search of an elusive meal on Niue.

Jeff Evans witnesses a rite of passage in Niue, and learns how traditions can hold a community together.

Brett Atkinson explores the charms of Niue's coral atoll.

The singing of whales as they gather in the warm Pacific waters to calve is so powerful you can feel its vibrations in the water if you go swimming with them.

Jim Eagles has a spiritual experience listening to the mournful melody of a humpback whale.

The PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.