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Holidaying with the kids in Fiji

Travelling with the whole family need not be stressful. Try some of these child-friendly Fijian holiday resorts when you're in need of a break.

Elders allege abuse of power by Samoan church ministers

Fiji: Bring the kids and relax

Imagine a luxury resort where children are welcome, and entertained.

Audrey Young: Pacific party sets tone for better relations

As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.

Guard arrested for smuggling P, cannabis into jail

Fiji: The men who stole my heart

When Faith Lee went looking for the real Fiji, she found it on beautiful friendly Vanua Levu ... and in two special people.

A poor state of health for nation's needy

NZ, Aus foreign ministers talk aid plans

Fiji 'has had enough coups' - Mara

Runaway soldier Tevita Mara says he has no interest in being another military leader, but he wants the opportunity to tell the NZ Government the "reality of the situation on the ground in Fiji."

Runaway soldier allowed into NZ

Foreign Affairs officials will meet with Tevita Mara - who ran away from Fiji to avoid sedition charges - when he arrives in NZ. He is currently in Australia to address pro-democracy groups.

Richard Dale's cruise sketches

Herald artist Richard Dale takes his sketchbook with him on board a luxury cruise liner.

NZ author's latest book on New York Times Bestseller List

Mara visa won't be fast-tracked

Weather delays yacht race to Fiji

Samoan PM: Only an 'idiot' would attack dateline switch

Pacific Islands: Indulgence the only must-do

If a cruise seems like an old-age holiday, think again. By Chris Marriner.