TravelRoom check: Club Raro Resort, RarotongaLaura Hutchins is blown away by the hospitality at a three-star Cook Island resort.13 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelTen top tips for RarotongaAndrew Stone has the low down on making the most of the island's high times.13 Mar 01:00 AM
TravelCruising: The isle of fineIn an azure and cobalt bay, gentle sea creatures welcome Phil Welch to the 'closest island to paradise'.09 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandTapa cloth at heart of doctorate in artA Kiwi student has come up with an innovative way to show off her artistic photography - by using traditional Pacific tapa cloth.09 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelSolomon Islands: Into a sea of smilesYou won't forget a traditional Solomon Islands welcome, writes Richard Moore.08 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelCook Islands: A lovely place to still be in loveA second honeymoon can be better than the first, writes Penny Lewis.07 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandIslands not worried by spying claimsNiue 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.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ breached our trust - Tongan PMLeaders of Pacific nations are beginning to speak out about claims New Zealand has been keeping too close an eye on their people and one prime minister has called the move a breach of trust.05 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Pacific spying - at least we know about itMany New Zealanders will not feel scandalised by the Herald's revelations about their country's spying in the Pacific.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM to 'put up, not shut up' - GreensFormer director of the GCSB Sir Bruce Ferguson says mass surveillance was being undertaken in the Pacific, and it was mission impossible to eliminate Kiwis’ data.05 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelTonga: Pacific heartTonga is a kingdom blessed with many warm-hearted people, finds Paul Rush.03 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelFiji: Thanks for sharing paradiseIn the far-flung Yasawas, Sue Baxalle finds adults and kids toiling hard to revitalise their cyclone-ravaged village.26 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelFiji: Reel fun beyond the reefThe lure of game fishing is pretty strong at Fiji's Mango Bay, discovers Nicholas Jones.22 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelVanuatu: The last headhunterThe grandson of the last cannibal in Vanuatu shares his family's extraordinary story with an astonished Diana Balham.11 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleMozzie bite warning for travellersKiwis travelling to the Pacific are being warned to take all measures to avoid mosquito bites - as the number of people returning with viruses continues to increase.09 Feb 11:50 AM
TravelSplash out at the Samoa Swim SeriesFun, fitness, sightseeing - the Swim Series is a great winter getaway with something for everyone from 7 to 70, writes Zoe Hawkins.03 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelFiji: Valiant struggle to save paradiseA Fijiian island is reversing the often destructive impact of tourism, finds Peter Feeney.21 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelRarotonga: Let the dogs be your guidesMan's best friend is never far from Tessa Chrisp's side, offering companionship on a Rarotongan holiday.14 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic new photo of volcanic eruptionA dramatic new image has emerged of the volcanic eruption which has disrupted air travel to and from Tonga.14 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandEruption in Tonga strands hundredsHundreds of travellers and holidaymakers have been left stranded after flights to and from Tonga were cancelled yesterday because of a huge volcanic ash cloud.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlights set to resume after volcano eruptionFlights between Australia and Tonga should be back up and running by Wednesday after plumes of volcanic ash above the small island nation grounded planes.13 Jan 06:39 AM
New ZealandFlight alerts over Tonga's volcano ashLarge ash cloud from a volcano in Tonga is affecting flights in the region, with aviation authorities issuing an alert.12 Jan 10:41 PM
SportSurfing: Kiwi's chance to get on wave of successAwards are all the rage at this time of year. Surfing won't trouble the gong department though. Indeed, the board brigade might rank as New Zealand's worst performing sport.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing: Pasifika hit hard by shortagePacific Island people, the poor and the young are bearing the brunt of Auckland's housing crisis through falling home ownership rates and crowding, a new report shows.17 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelHawaii: A modern romanceHawaii celebrates its design heritage in a show that offers a welcome break from the beach, writes Janetta Mackay.01 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelNew Caledonia: Best of two worldsBelinda Henley explores beyond Noumea and discovers a land of red earth and dramatic scenery.24 Nov 12:00 AM
TravelSolomon Islands: Welcome to their worldThe Solomons' underwater denizens introduce themselves to Richard Moore.17 Nov 08:30 PM
LeagueHuge rewards ahead for spirited SamoaThe New Zealand Rugby League are considering staging a test against Samoa next year, off the back of the Pacific team's impressive performance in the Four Nations.15 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelFollow your nose for delicious fareWhen in Tahiti do as the locals do, writes Suzanne McFadden.13 Nov 11:00 PM