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Pacific Islands: Indulgence the only must-do
If a cruise seems like an old-age holiday, think again. By Chris Marriner.
Kiwi blockbuster book begins filming
Filming began in Bougainville today for Mr Pip, the movie based on the novel by New Zealander Lloyd Jones.
The jumbo question: For or against Auckland's new elephants?
New elephants are coming to Auckland Zoo - but not everyone is happy about it. We look at the arguments for and against the council's $3.5 million new attractions
Asylum status considered for Fiji fugitive
Government officials are looking into whether ex-Fiji army chief Lieutenant Colonel Tevita Mara could be given political asylum, Prime Minister John Key says.
No sign of missing Kiribati group
A RNZAF Orion has failed to find any sign of six young people missing in a small craft in the Pacific.
Search continues for young group missing off Kiribati
A Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion, sent to Kiribati yesterday to help in the search for six young people missing since Friday, will continue its search today.
Samoan PM proposes shift in dateline
The man who has changed the driving side of the road and time is now proposing Samoa changes its dates.
New Caledonia: Taking the road to real Pacific paradise
New Caledonia has much more to offer than top shopping and French food.
Top Samoan politician in bribery scandal
The leader of Samoa's opposition party has been found guilty of bribery.
Fiji: Town's journey to hell and back ...
From den of iniquity to history-buff's heaven, Levuka has many interesting tales to tell, as Jim Eagles discovers.
Fiji: Levuka's first family to welcome foreigners as friendly as ever
Two hundred years ago, the paramount chief of the Fijian village of Levuka decided to welcome European traders.
Mutual love of rugby helps Key-Sarkozy talks
Pomp and ceremony joined with a mutual love of rugby in John Key's one-day visit to Paris.
Claims licensed immigration advisers may be tied into scam
Overstayers are said to be paying hundreds of dollars for fraudulent citizenship certificates.
Pacific Music Awards finalists announced
Nesian Mystik lead the nominations for this year's Pacific Music Awards, with Ladi6 and Pacific Underground close behind.
Jim Eagles: A culinary tour of the Pacific
I've always felt that food was one of the great reasons to travel. But you'd have to say that until relatively recently it wasn't top of the list of reasons for visiting the South Pacific.