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Niue: Turning on to switching off

A week on an isolated island forces rumination on the value of silence and solitude.

Beehive Diaries: PM's new bestie and Australian socks

Claire Trevett recaps a week of "misinterpretations" in politics.

Paul Hunt: Climate change is a human rights issue

Comment: We risk undoing 50 years of development, global health, and poverty reduction.

Tea and trouble: Diary of PM's Pacific trip

Jason Walls' diaries behind the scenes with the PM at the Pacific Islands Forum.

Pacific leaders call on US to fix historic nuclear testing damage

After a marathon 12-hour meeting, Pacific leaders have come out with a message for the US

Climate Change: Bainimarama's praise for NZ and scorn at Aussie

The Fijian leader said PM Ardern had already done enough on climate change by speaking out

Govt promises at least $150m for Pacific climate change projects

Jacinda Ardern made the announcement from the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu.

Finding Amelia Earhart's plane seemed impossible. Then came a startling clue

New York Times: Fascination with Earhart's disappearance has led to wild theories.

Contamination risk: Pacific radiation dwarfs Chenobyl disaster

Produce grown on some islands more contaminated than produce grown near Chernobyl.

Kiwi broke own record for 1.4 tonne cocaine bust

Kiwi yachtie broke his own record for largest cocaine seizure in Australian history.

De-crowned: Tongan beauty queen's reign wiped after bullying outburst

Pageant organisers' brutal response to Kalo Funganitao speaking out.

China's largesse in Tonga threatens future of Pacific nation

Tonga's politicians sing China's praises but the superpower's influence concerns some.

Cancer mum's anguish as deportation looms for partner

Mum fears her eight children will be orphaned if she dies and her partner is deported.

Bullied beauty queen's claims prompt calls for resignation

The deputy PM reportedly instructed the DJ to play loud music to drown out her speech.

'Cowards': Beauty queen hauled from stage after anti-bullying speech

In dramatic scenes at the pageant, Auckland University law student's mic was turned off.

Climate refugees pose challenges to mental health services

Climate change refugees could pose even greater challenges for NZ mental health services.