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'Our three days of hell'

After a dramatic high-seas rescue, a Kiwi sailor tells of fear and misery on a crippled yacht during a Pacific storm.

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.

Kiwi, British man cling to yacht near Tonga

Cook Islands: no need for traffic lights

Raratonga's buses take 40 minutes to circle the paved rim of the Cook Islands' main isle, passing through tiny coastal villages. Jump on the wrong bus and the worst that happens is that you arrive slightly late.

Hawaii: Honolulu bargains beyond beaches

A Hawaii holiday can add up ... but walk past the expensive hotels in Waikiki, the tourist epicentre of Honolulu, and the greatest attraction of all awaits, for free: the beach.

Vanuatu: Shaken not stirred

Sheriden Rhodes goes deep-sea diving and finds a warship.

Cook Islands: Tiny designs carved in stone

Gifts for family sparked a career-change for Cook Island carver, writes Jim Eagles.

Fiji: All crew report to the dancefloor

BlueSky's inaugural trip to Sonaisali Island resort in Fiji is a Fijian holiday experience you won't find in any of the travel guides or tourism paraphernalia, Belinda Henley says.

Samoa: Pacific peace is back

Sinalei Resort is better than ever after being rebuilt, says Chloe Johnson.

Royal tour for Solomon Islands

A youngster from the Solomon Islands has taken on the future king of England in a show of football prowess - and won. "He was good, yes, but not as good as me," said Philemon Fatai, 13.

Wills and Kate in first visit to the Asia-Pacific

Man jailed for teen sex loses battle against deportation

Tahiti: Walk with the fish

A bobble-head dive helmet allows Megan Singleton to get up close and personal with the sealife.

Cartoon: Pacific Islands Forum, part 1

Cartoon: Pacific Islands Forum, part 2

Editorial: Chinese push into Pacific boosts forum

Australia, NZ resist Fiji forum bid