Latest from Vanuatu

'If I lose my sight then that's it for me'

Diabetics from Tanna Island in Vanuatu fear going blind.

Eye nurses confront belief in witchdoctors

Superstition: Vanuatu eye doctors must overcome traditional ways to help diabetics.

A day at the eye clinic

$2.1 million eye clinic funded by Fred Hollows Foundation to open in Vanuatu.

Karlpat's Christmas wish is to see his son

How diabetes crippled and blinded a strong man.

Response brings hope for Micheline

An overwhelming response to Vanuatu girl's plight has opened up options for her recovery.

Round-the-world trip turns to mercy mission for sick child

Yachting family's desperate mission to save gravely ill Vanuatu village girl.

Small Business: How a trip to Vanuatu inspired a Kiwi brand

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

Farewell, mate: Winston Peters' call to vanquished Aussie politican

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

No charges for passenger who brought artillery shells on plane

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

Sailor tells of surviving sinking

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

Erupting volcano monitored by NZDF fly-over

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

The Terraces Boutique Apartments, Port Vila

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

Earthquakes strike Vanuatu, Japan

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

Honeymooner died after falling from horse

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

Kiwi woman dies on honeymoon in Vanuatu

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

Volcano erupts in front of photographer as he set up camera

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

Helping Vinna to find her feet

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

Vanuatu: Getting into the swing

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