King of Tonga touching down in NZ today
The King of Tonga arrives in New Zealand today, with his wife and the Minister of Education.
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Tropical Cyclone Evan is making its presence felt as it sweeps through the Pacific Islands, hitting Samoa and Fiji with winds of up to 185km/h, leaving a trail of debris behind it.
Apia residents evacuated as cyclone hits
A number of residents near Apia have evacuated their open fales to seek safety in evacuation sites and enclosed homes, as Cyclone Evans hits.
Cyclone on course for Samoa and Fiji
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Hawaii: Say aloha to adventure on a luxury liner
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Vanuatu: Mad about island magic
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Pilot error blame in fatal crash
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Fiji revives Bridgecorp's resort
An abandoned Fiji resort that Bridgecorp poured $106 million into is being revived by the island nation's military rulers.
Cook Islands: Such a perfect day
Pamela Wade is glad she spent time in the Cook Islands exploring glorious Aitutaki.
Top tips for a Tongan break
Abby Gillies soaks up the vibe in a tropical kingdom of idyllic beauty where time has been forgotten.
Tonga: Swimming with giants
Abby Gillies dives into the world of the humpback whale, in the blue seas surrounding Tonga.
'Our three days of hell'
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Couple glad to be alive
A New Zealand woman and her partner rescued from their damaged yacht in a Pacific storm say they are grateful to be alive after a long ordeal.
Stricken yachties in dramatic rescue
Two people trapped on a stricken yacht 1260km northwest of New Zealand have been rescued by a cargo ship this morning.
Cook Islands: no need for traffic lights
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Hawaii: Honolulu bargains beyond beaches
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