In a move set to raise concerns about the newspaper's independence, Fiji Times publisher Dallas Swinstead said editor-in-chief Netani Rika had quit because of perceptions he was anti-government.

Fiji's military regime has arrested Mahendra Chaudhry for allegedly breaching public emergency regulations, reports said today.

Two radio-thons held in Tonga over the past week have raised almost $600,000 for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund.

"Deeply appreciative" Tongans are showing their gratitude for NZ support with a big fund raising effort for the Canterbury quake victims.

Salamasina Taufua dreads marking the graves of her three children, who died in the tsunami.

Jim Eagles comes face to face with a terrifying but tasty monster in the forests of Niue.

Former Fiji prime minister Mahendra Chaudhry wants a neutral judge to preside over his money laundering case.

Barry Coates writes that the Pacific is falling behind in the fight against poverty.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.

Rarotonga's most luxurious resort is the pinnacle of indulgence, writes Rachel Tiffen.

Broadband, as hundreds of thousands of New Zealand users already know, provides fast access to the internet and email.

Despite having to adjust his expectations of an island idyll, father of three Liam Dann manages to have a good time in the Cook Islands.

Rebuilding up to 100,000 damaged and destroyed homes in quake-hit Canterbury could take years, a building executive says.

Geoff Thomas shares infectious enthusiasm and fishing tales from a neighbouring island.