New ZealandCook Islands' first Covid case: 10yo boy's weak positive testHe arrived on a repatriation flight that landed on Thursday.03 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandLive: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.27 Nov 06:36 PM
New Zealand'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nearsThere were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.26 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelLuxury Travel: Top 10 most expensive hotels in the worldSave your pennies, these places don't come cheap.25 Nov 08:23 PM
New ZealandTalanoa about the future of Pacific languagesPasifika urged to take part in the Leo Moana o Aotearoa Pacific Languages survey.24 Nov 01:03 AM
TravelCruisin' for a bruising: Mega cruise ships banned in Tahiti from 2022Mega cruise ships gear up for a long-awaited season, but they won't be sailing to Tahiti.03 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandMahuta on NZ's Pacific approach and China's growing influenceThe Pacific had become a 'theatre of interest' and required clear focus, she said.03 Nov 01:37 AM
WorldTonga's Covid lockdown begins, schools and shops closedTongatapu is in lockdown for seven days after the kingdom recorded its first Covid case.02 Nov 03:01 AM
TravelLonely Planet reveals 30 countries to visit in 2022Lonely Planet has your 2022 travel wish list covered with their top countries to visit.31 Oct 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Savage: Thousands of reasons for climate action urgencyOPINION: Grace Savage outlines the fate for our Pacific Island children if COP26 fails.29 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRawiri Taonui: Māori in a race against timeOPINION: Dr Rawiri Taonui contemplates the situation for Māori in the outbreak.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi sailors stuck overseas find way to enter NZ by bypassing MIQ"I thought, 'sod this, there's got to be another way to get home to your own country'."26 Oct 03:19 AM
New Zealand'We are the canary in the coal mine' - Pacific plea for NZ action on climate changeAmid talk of NZ becoming a lifeboat, Pacific leaders have simple plea: climate action now.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's real': Auckland councillor's heartache after aunt dies of CovidAlf Filipaina's uncle is still fighting for his life in ICU.23 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Man on Auckland flight to Samoa escapes quarantine, found at local bankMan's absence was picked up during the morning count at 6am.20 Oct 08:37 PM
TravelPro tips and travel advice from a seasoned Lonely Planet authorTravel vicariously across the world with established travel writer, Brett Atkinson.19 Oct 12:00 AM
OpinionPNG and Fiji both faced Covid carnage. Why has one vaccine rollout surged and the other stalled?ANALYSIS: More than 80% of eligible Fijians are fully vaxxed. PNG hasn't yet reached 1%.11 Oct 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelCelebrating Fiji Day with a selection of love letters to the islandsDreaming of a future Fiji holiday, Kiwis pen an open letter to the beautiful nation.09 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandPressure on Pacific: NZ govt urged to ban seabed miningNZ government implored to be wary of seabed mining promises of money for Pacific Islands.04 Oct 07:50 PM
TravelLives or livelihood? Maldives wrestles with climate 'death sentence'Climate change is forcing islands to choose: their livelihood or their lives.29 Sep 06:40 PM
WorldSamoa mass vaccinates in two-day lockdownAuthorities aim for 100 per cent vaccinated as those willing put a red flag on their door.23 Sep 06:20 PM
BusinessChina applies to join Pacific trade pact abandoned by Donald TrumpChina has applied to join an 11-nation Asia-Pacific free trade group.17 Sep 04:29 AM
WorldSamoan MPs finally sworn in, bitter rivals embraceThe Samoan Prime Minister and her predecessor embraced to cheers in Parliament today.17 Sep 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCastaway: Lockdown leads to extended Pacific holidayNick O'Leary has spent the last 10 weeks cruising around Rarotonga to avoid Covid-19.14 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldNZ take 'Cautious approach' as Fiji prepares to reopen for vaxxedNZ has opted to take 'cautious approach' to Fiji's future travel as nation reopens.10 Sep 08:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentVaccinated RSE workers to skip MIQ, but Hawke's Bay apple growers say it's not enoughVaccinated seasonal workers from Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu will begin arriving next month.09 Sep 11:28 PM
WorldFour-month-old baby boy dies from Covid in FijiHis mother noticed he had a cough, was irritable and then developed a fever.08 Sep 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ squandered 2019 measles 'practice run' for CovidDid New Zealand waste the learning opportunities from the measles outbreak of 2019?05 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldFiji declares 'only fully vaccinated' allowed to enter the countryFiji government confirmed this week the only exemptions would be "a few emergencies".03 Sep 08:38 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: $26 million boost for Pacific communities fighting CovidUp to $26 million will go towards helping the Pacific community affected by Covid.02 Sep 12:29 AM
WorldFiji's Covid death toll hits 500 as 96% of target population have now had 1 jabThere are a further 300 deaths of Covid patients who died from pre-existing conditions.01 Sep 10:10 PM
WorldTwo children die of Covid-19 in Fiji as virus spreads beyond main islandTwo children are among 11 people who have died from Covid-19 in Fiji.27 Aug 10:56 PM
New Zealand'It's been full on': Covid testing centre staff reveal life on the frontlineThey are the frontline in our fight against Covid. These are their stories.26 Aug 04:00 AM
WorldVaccination entry requirement for American SamoaA test flight from Honolulu will begin to test the new TALOFA PASS web-system.26 Aug 12:06 AM
