TravelCook Islands: no need for traffic lightsRaratonga'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.07 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelHawaii: Honolulu bargains beyond beachesA 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.07 Nov 03:00 AM
TravelVanuatu: Shaken not stirredSheriden Rhodes goes deep-sea diving and finds a warship.04 Nov 08:30 PM
TravelCook Islands: Tiny designs carved in stoneGifts for family sparked a career-change for Cook Island carver, writes Jim Eagles.17 Oct 11:00 PM
EntertainmentFiji: All crew report to the dancefloorBlueSky'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.16 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelUnderwater at Mystery IslandStepping off P&O Cruises' superliner Pacific Jewel, Jennifer Ennion spends an "island day" on Vanuatu's Mystery Island.12 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelFiji: Where time stands stillLevuka is just as laid-back today as it was when the first traders and whalers arrived in the 18th century, finds Kelly Lynch.07 Oct 09:00 PM
WorldMcCully: UN must help Pacific, SyriaForeign Minister Murray McCully says the UN must do more to help small Pacific nations, and he's warned it risks losing its credibility over its inaction on Syria.30 Sep 04:30 PM
TravelBarefoot in the blue lagoonPaul Rush sails to dreamy tropical islands under the spirit of the Bula.28 Sep 02:00 AM
TravelSamoa: Pacific peace is backSinalei Resort is better than ever after being rebuilt, says Chloe Johnson.18 Sep 12:00 AM
RoyalsRoyal tour for Solomon IslandsA 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, 13.17 Sep 08:31 AM
TravelTahiti: Walk with the fishA bobble-head dive helmet allows Megan Singleton to get up close and personal with the sealife.03 Sep 02:50 AM
TravelSavai'i, SamoaThe island of Savai'i is home to fewer than 44,000 people and has so far escaped commercial development, making it an ideal place to sample traditional Samoan culture and to see fascinating natural landmarks such as the Alofa'aga Taga blowholes.22 Aug 02:50 AM
TravelBlown away by SamoaChloe Johnson savours the local craft, music and natural wonders of Savai'i Island.22 Aug 01:30 AM
TravelCoral Coast Sevens, FijiThis annual tournament in Sigatoka is the pinnacle of entertainment in sevens-mad Fiji, more a South Pacific carnival than a sporting contest. <I>New Zealand Herald</I> photographer Steven NcNicholl went along to document the excitement.09 Aug 09:44 PM
TravelFiji: Sports tournament with a twistThe Fijians inject lots of fun into the serious business of sevens, writes photojournalist Steven McNicholl.09 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelSamoa: Ride on timeSometimes the best part of going somewhere, is the getting there, writes Dan Ahwa, won over by by Samoa's one-of-a-kind buses.08 Aug 11:30 PM
TravelSS President Coolidge wreck, VanuatuOctober 26, 2012, marks the 70th Anniversary of the sinking of SS President Coolidge off the Vanuatu island of Espiritu Santo. Today, the World War II wreck is one of the world's most famous dive sites.08 Aug 02:00 AM
