As photographer set up his camera, a volcano erupted right in front of him

Surgery restores young girl's ability to walk two years after life-threatening infection.

There's good justification for Vanuatu's claim to be the Happiest Place in the World.

Cyclone Donna has spent its fifth day pounding Vanuatu. UNICEF NZ is in Vanuatu and joins Tristram Clayton now.

Fiji's MetService upgrades Cyclone Donna to a Category 5 storm, the worst ever for May.

Cyclone Donna is currently battering northern parts of Vanuatu, UNICEF NZ is in Vanuatu for Cyclone and joins Tristram Clayton now.

A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.

The cyclone has destroyed houses, churches and trees in the north of Vanuatu.

The "severe" cyclone is expected to batter Vanuatu with winds up to 130km/h.

Vanuatu residents who worship Prince Philip believe cyclone sent by weather gods.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 has struck northwest of Vanuatu.

Another cyclone is developing and heading our way, bringing with it more rain.

Community in Vanuatu rebuilt their toilets in the weeks following Cyclone Pam.

Kiwi Matthew Davison pitched the idea of getting photos of the inside of the crater.

The next time you holiday in Vanuatu, don't expect to see any M&Ms or Mars Bars in every hotel minibar.

Missing yachtie likely to be sailing his tiny catamaran to Australia, where he has disappeared with his 6-year-old daughter Que previously, according to an expert.

A family getaway to Vanuatu finds relaxation and the real deal, writes Sam Aldred.

After two years living in New Zealand, a sailing trip to Vanuatu ended with Doug Nash's wife dying in his arms.

Whether you want to live it up, chow down, take the heat or just chill, Port Vila has what you want, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Maria de Jong saddles up with with Wayne and trepidation for a plantation trek.

Shandelle Battersby enjoys a day of thrilling adventures on - and under - the water.

Shandelle Battersby gets down and dirty on Vanuatu's main island and has a fabulous time.

Anna Leask is charmed by the delights of Vanuatu.

Shandelle Battersby checks in to Iririki Island Resort and Spa, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

It was the wettest holiday I can remember. It was as wet as a shag, a wet week, a wet bus ticket nearly all the time and it couldn't have come at a better, wetter time.

Six men have been jailed after leading a 100-strong mob armed with weapons to a lodge owned by a New Zealander in Vanuatu.

A slightly concerned Carly Flynn meets some of Vanuatu's 'harmless' locals and comes home utterly charmed.

Ned Lowe, 18, was charged with the intentional homicide of his friend Roger Kamisak, 18, on Tanna Island in July 2015.

We smelt the inside of the Earth long before we saw it. It stormed up our nostrils, scorched our sinuses like a giant helping of wasabi, and made us cough and splutter.

The drowning of a NZ-based doctor scuba diving in Vanuatu has prompted a coroner to issue safety warnings to those exploring the water.