Travel'The odds are higher than any lotto'Australian couple's out-of-the-box idea sparks a global ticket-selling frenzy.21 Jul 09:13 PM
TravelVanuatu: Ride the wild sideShandelle Battersby gets down and dirty on Vanuatu's main island and has a fabulous time.20 Jul 10:00 PM
TravelTonga's heavenly HeilalaA tranquil lodge on a beach with spectacular sunsets makes for the perfect island getaway, writes Sue Baxalle.19 Jul 09:00 PM
TravelFrench Polynesia: Insider tips for TahitiThe silence of nature and sea are soothing and offer great surroundings to reconnect with your better half, says Gina Bunton.17 Jul 05:00 AM
TravelRoom check: Sunset Resort, RarotongaShandelle Battersby takes refuge from Raro's heat at a secluded beachfront spot.14 Jul 01:00 AM
TravelTropical feast at Niue food festThe annual KaiNiue festival promises guest chefs, cooking masterclasses and cultural community food events, writes Stephanie Holmes.12 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelFive reasons to visit Samoa with a teenFive reasons to visit Samoa with a teenager by Helen van Berkel.09 Jul 11:33 PM
TravelRoom check: Grand Pacific HotelTim Roxborogh stays at a former haunt of Somerset Maugham and James Michener.07 Jul 11:00 PM
WorldKiwi finds human head: 'It was heavy'A New Zealand holidaymaker has told of how he stumbled across a human head on a Fiji tourist beach.05 Jul 08:02 PM
TravelTop eats in the PacificTake your tastebuds on holiday too when you explore the Pacific, writes Leila George.04 Jul 10:00 PM
TravelVanuatu: Water, water, everywhereIt was the wettest holiday I can remember. It was as wet as a shag, a wet week, a wet bus ticket nearly all the time and it couldn't have come at a better, wetter time.26 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelSunshine Special: Let's get outta here!We don't need to tell you that July in New Zealand is a weather bomb.20 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandSamoan PM blasts paper over photosThe Samoan Prime Minister says he is "appalled" over the decision of a local newspaper to publish a photograph of a suspected suicide victim in her final moments.20 Jun 03:01 AM
WorldOutrage over dead trans woman picsOutrage has erupted in Samoa after a national newspaper published a photograph on its front page of a dead transgender woman.19 Jun 06:15 PM
TravelFive films set in the PacificIf you need cinematic inspiration for booking an escape to warmer climes, check out a Pacific-based film.16 Jun 07:00 AM
TravelHawaii: On course for aloha spiritWhat a pleasant surprise that golf, not surfing, has given me the greatest insight into the Hawaiian spirit.15 Jun 11:50 PM
TravelRarotonga: Where to stay in the CooksNautilus, at the top end of Muri Beach, is one of the newer luxury resorts on the island.12 Jun 11:55 PM
TravelHawaii: A peek into Molokai's tragic pastA visit to the island of Molokai offers a window on a unique and tragic chapter of Hawaiian history.01 Jun 07:00 AM
TravelVanuatu: Spirited awayA slightly concerned Carly Flynn meets some of Vanuatu's 'harmless' locals and comes home utterly charmed.31 May 07:00 AM
TravelFiji: A taste of the tropicsIf you're having a island break in Fiji, here are a few places worth visiting.30 May 05:00 AM
TravelSamoa: Edge of a craterSavai'i is the beautiful, wilder sister of the two main islands, writes Bruce Munro.23 May 09:00 PM
TravelRarotonga: Spa crawlThere are plenty of options to choose from on Rarotonga, from manicures and facials to acupuncture and full-on indulgent spa ritual experiences.17 May 07:00 PM
TravelTravel Wires: Fiji's tourism blessingTen weeks after Tropical Cyclone Winston, Fiji's tourism industry is leading the nation's recovery, with 158,069 visitors in the first-quarter.12 May 04:00 AM
TravelRarotonga: Best places to lay your headIn part one of a two-part series, Tracey Bond takes a look at some of Rarotonga's best resorts.10 May 10:00 PM
TravelIsland Time: The real taste of FijiWith three keen foodies along for the ride it's not surprising that much of our girls' week exploring Fiji revolved around eating and drinking.03 May 07:00 PM
TravelCook Islands: Having a Muri timeI'd only been snorkelling in Rarotonga's Muri Beach lagoon for a few minutes when something whacked my foot with so much force it felt like an electric shock.21 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelFive great places to eat in RarotongaWe've just been on the tiny island of Rarotonga, where there are scores of eating options, so here are a few we visited and can recommend.08 Apr 08:22 AM
TravelSolomon Islands: Memories of a dark timeThis tiny island played a key role in the Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo.30 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelFiji: More welcome than everIf you've ever set foot in another country, you've probably experienced some form of traveller's guilt.24 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelFiji: Roaring down the riverOn a girls' week in Fiji, Shandelle Battersby goes on a cultural safari in Sigatoka, via jetboat.21 Mar 05:30 AM
TravelVanuatu: Hiking on volcanic peaksWe smelt the inside of the Earth long before we saw it. It stormed up our nostrils, scorched our sinuses like a giant helping of wasabi, and made us cough and splutter.17 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelFiji: Mission - relaxationQuiet, warm, friendly, relaxing. There's no television or wi-fi in the bures. Just the sound of blissful quiet or the soothing melody of ocean waters gently lapping.16 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelHot Deals: Relax in RarotongaHelloworld has some great accommodation deals for Rarotonga.15 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelIsland Time: The Cook Islands from A-ZA is for Aitutaki. Outside of Rarotonga, this is the most famous of the other 14 islands in the Cooks and can be explored on a day trip.14 Mar 04:00 PM
