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Tropical cyclone may reach NZ next week
A tropical cyclone formed near Fiji today is on track to bring strong winds and heavy rain to New Zealand next week, forecasters predict.
Niue: Tug of the ear kicks off culture lesson
Jim Eagles attends a practice run for Niue High School's fundraising foray into tourism.
Samoa PM says one female MP 'more than enough'
Samoa's newly re-elected prime minister has raised the ire of Pacific feminists by claiming one female MP in his cabinet is "more than enough".
Tokyo tsunami one of the biggest in recent history
A 10-metre-high tsunami ploughed into the Japanese coast on Friday, dashing ships into the shore, washing away houses and leaving devastation in its wake.
Cultivating Fiji's true flavours
The tiny island nation has a taste sensation at every visitor's fingertips, writes Jim Eagles.
Record numbers of NZ gay, bisexual men diagnosed with HIV
New figures reveal HIV amongst gay and bisexual men in NZ is at its worst level since the virus entered NZ in the 1980s.
Fiji: Ancient tales of cannibals and conquest
Fiji's islands boast a rich history and curious traditions, writes Jim Eagles.
Vanuatu: Jungle tumble
Land divers leave Susan Buckland in awe, risking life and limb to prove their manhood.
Sonya Wilson's 20/20 vision
Local current affairs show 20/20 is back with a new host but the same old racy attitude, reports Bevan Hurley.
Tropical cyclone threatens NZ
A developing tropical cyclone could threaten New Zealand next week, a weather prediction website has warned.
French polish (+recipes)
Keen to impress on Valentine's Day? Knock your beloved's socks off with a classic Gallic dish.