Contrasting experiences inspired Bonnie Howland to create a beauty brand with a purpose.

New Zealand must now get used to new faces in foreign affairs, trade and defence.

The New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority is raising the matter with Vanuatu officials.

No tsunami warning has been issued yet.

COMMENT: The political reaction here to a Chinese military base has been interesting.

Reports of a possible China military base in Pacific denied by Vanuatu.

Looking for a new Pacific Island holiday destination?

Tropical Cyclone Hola has weakened but still has New Zealand in its sights.

Three separate forecasting models for Cyclone Hola predict the storm is likely to hit.

The swells were huge when the solo sailor knew he'd have to take his chances in the ocean.

A NZDF Orion has spotted huge columns of smoke and ash billowing from a Vanuatu volcano.

Courtney Whitaker stays at a modern apartment in Vanuatu's capital.

A strong earthquake has struck Vanuatu's Erromango island in the Pacific Ocean.

Kiwi children's book author died from "blunt force trauma" after tragic accident.

Shock at the death of high-flyer who ran media company and wrote children's book.

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 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.

WeatherWatch say it is still vital those in Vanuatu remain ready for severe weather.

Tropical Cyclone Donna is expected to hit Vanuatu this weekend.

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.