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Fiji: Best buddies hook up in paradise
Ten years ago a group of us made a pact: whatever happened, come hell or high water, we were going to celebrate our 40th birthdays together in a tropical paradise.

Papua New Guinea: Land less travelled
Liz Light enjoys nature's abundance in a pristine part of Papua New Guinea.

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".

Don't miss: Noumea Carnival
Carnaval de Noumea - the Noumea Carnival - is a major festival held in the New Caledonian capital every April.

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.

Fiji: Ancient tales of cannibals and conquest
Fiji's islands boast a rich history and curious traditions, writes Jim Eagles.

Niue: A haven from the wind, yacht is optional
A friendly club, but don't visit when it blows from the west, writes Jim Eagles.

Fiji: Welcome to the last resort
Andrew Stone enjoys the experience of being marooned on a desert island in Fiji.

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.