WorldTsunami: No damage reported on Pacific islandsBlaring tsunami warning sirens woke up Pacific island residents early this morning resulting in mass evacuations, but most warnings have been cancelled with no reported damage.28 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandTsunami gauges 'stabilising'Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.27 Feb 09:01 PM
TravelHawaii: True taste of paradiseJim Eagles goes nuts over an unusual keepsake while visiting the Hawaiian islands.25 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandThere is no harm in being clean and greenI was watching a fascinating documentary the other day about Easter Island.23 Feb 07:48 PM
New ZealandKiwi arrested over disaster-ferry forgeryA former NZ businessman who bought the Princess Ashika ferry for Tonga has been arrested on charges of forgery.22 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldExtensive cyclone damage across TongaTropical Cyclone Rene continued to pound Tonga with powerful winds overnight, causing major damage.15 Feb 06:40 PM
New ZealandAn explosion in the tropicsThe tropics have exploded into action with 3 major cyclones in just a week.14 Feb 10:54 PM
TravelSamoa: Dip your toes in for true delightSwimming with Savaii's green turtles is slimy, but very sweet, says Alannah May Eriksen.12 Feb 03:00 PM
EnvironmentPacific coastal disaster risk to be assessedNew Zealand scientists will island-hop around the Pacific for the next six months.10 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists to study Pacific danger spotsGeologists from GNS Science will spend the next six months collecting information on buildings and infrastructure in Pacific Island countries.09 Feb 10:00 PM
TravelVanuatu: Stepping back to a land where time stands stillCatherine Masters visits the further reaches of Vanuatu and finds people going about their business as if time has never really caught up with them.07 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandCyclone disrupts ARC chief's rat-killing missionARC chairman Mike Lee could have some explaining to do next time he visits the city library, after leaving three of its books on a deserted Pacific island.04 Feb 03:00 PM
TravelVanuatu: Dancing to the beat of an island havenMaewo Island's Chief Nelson is proud to show off his village, writes Catherine Masters.03 Feb 11:00 PM
OpinionPlanning more good timesThe festive season is barely over and the new year has only just begun.26 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentTe Vaka - Haoloto/FreeIf the shadow of climate change has hung over previous albums by this pan-Pacific group then it is hard to hear some of this without thinking of last year's tsunami.24 Jan 03:00 PM
