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Cruising reimagined: Paul Gauguin's French Polynesia expedition
Where life at sea is equal parts indulgence and adventure.
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'Tropical Milford Sound': The holiday destination better than Bora Bora
This lesser-known paradise, reached by cruise ship, is a bucket-list holiday must.
Anti-nuke group criticises France for ‘downplaying’ impact of tests
Paris has refused to apologise for tests, but President Macron said France owed 'a debt'.
Review: Flying to French Polynesia is quicker than you think
Auckland to Tahiti is a non-stop flight, and it's uncomplicated.
Thought French Polynesia was just for canoodling newly weds? Think again.
From waterfalls to whiprays, paradise contains multitudes.
Ticking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstep
In 2021, Japan announced plans to dump contaminated water; release date is now close.
'Bucket-list memories': Why hesitant cruisers should book this summer holiday
I thought cruises were 'floating retirement villages'. I couldn't have been more wrong.
French Polynesia: An island guide for all types of traveller
Heard of Nuku Hiva or Tikehau? There's more to explore beyond the holiday hotspots.
Covid cases rising in Niue, French Polynesia
Niue Hospital is experiencing staffing shortages due to the outbreak.
'No more' says Mo'orea: French Polynesia to cap visitors
Proposals for the five year plan FM27 were finalised earlier this year.
French Polynesia: An island guide for all types of traveller
Heard of Nuku Hiva or Tikehau? There's more to explore beyond the holiday hotspots.
Gallery: Tahitian surfer wins Ocean Photographer of the Year
A surfer, held down by the heaviest waves in the world, has won a prestigious award.
Pacific Island airports gear up for busiest July in years
Hawaii and Vanuatu prepare for the first direct links in 820 days.
Where I'd Rather Be: Marvelling at coral reefs in Tahiti
Environmentally-friendly ways to explore Tahiti's seas for World Oceans Day
More Pacific islands end pre-departure tests for travellers
New Caledonia is the latest country to remove Covid-19 pre-departure testing.
A free diver's training partners: tiger sharks
New York Times: "If one day the worst happens ... I will never blame the shark."
Tahiti is back! 5 reasons to visit French Polynesia
Dust off your suitcase and dig out that bathing suit.
Escape winter with these quarantine-free Pacific Islands
Ditch the winter cold with these Pacific Islands.
NZ gives Fiji $50,000 boost, Nauru records infections
A round up of the Covid 19 cases across the Pacific Islands.
Direct Tahiti flights return early to Auckland
Air Tahiti Nui has sped up its return to Auckland following border openings.
Pacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islands
Flop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.
Sea the world: 25 of the best ocean cruise holidays for 2022/2023
There's never been a better time to book your next ocean adventure.
Grounded: Block on borders means airline cuts back flights for 2022
Other carriers cutting capacity threatening the recovery of NZ tourism and travel.
Cruisin' for a bruising: Mega cruise ships banned in Tahiti from 2022
Mega cruise ships gear up for a long-awaited season, but they won't be sailing to Tahiti.
Matt Heath: Grim sea tales make lockdown look good
OPINION: Things are bad at the moment, but they could be worse.
'Creation of life': French biologist wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year for snap of fish spawning
Underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta beat 50,000 other entries to claim the top award.
'Mass exodus' of NZ superyachts predicted as French Polynesia offers Covid-19 vaccine passport
Quarantine-free entry for Covid-19 vaccinated tourists to Tahiti has boaties leaving NZ.
World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.
'Huge thanks to your PM': UK family whose son died at sea praise Ardern
The Jarman family have been stuck in French Polynesia since their son's death in April.
Tahiti's Covid death toll now 26, cases over 6400
All but 62 cases detected after Tahiti's borders were reopened in July to boost tourism.