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'I felt like Rambo': Teen climber recalls risky chopper rescue in Solomon Islands
The Matakana 19-year-old airlifted from Mt Popomanaseu breaks silence, thanks rescuers.
Latest from Solomon Islands
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
I’m a South Pacific travel expert. These are the best islands for your next winter holiday
From rustic Solomon Islands to luxe Palau, each spot offers distinct appeal.
How heavily fuel-reliant Pacific Islands are handling the Iran war crisis
About 80% of Pacific energy use relies on imported oil products.
'I love chasing bad people': TVNZ's Barbara Dreaver on being fearless under fire
A behind-the-scenes account of reporting from the Pacific's front line.
Football Ferns charge into OFC qualifying semi-finals
Hannah Blake scored a hat-trick in the 8-0 win over Solomon Islands at Honiara.
Football Ferns crush Samoa 8-0 in World Cup qualifying opener
Kelli Brown scored a first-half hat-trick in her breakout Ferns performance.
How to pick a holiday that gives back to the places you visit
Travel deals span India, Europe, Australia, Vanuatu and South America.
'Worthy of watching': Forecasters track tropical lows forming north of NZ
Niwa's Chris Brandolino says a tropical low is forming near Fiji and New Caledonia.
Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines
Island airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes.
Auckland FC beat South Island United in OFC Professional League opener
Auckland FC have opened their account in the new OFC Professional League with a 3-0 win.
The $70 million football league kicking off in Auckland
OFC and Fifa will pour about $70m into the new Pacific club competition.
Agent Orange: $3.2b bill for Govt after court slams veterans' agency for rejecting link
Veterans' minister Chris Penk says law might now change but will hold faith with veterans.
Adam Pearse: Why New Zealand must learn from the Solomon Islands as Pacific forum host
The absence of world powers like China and the United States had a bearing on proceedings.
Fate of NZ funding for China-backed island nation still up in the air
New Zealand launched a review into its funding for Kiribati in January.
New Zealand set to bolster police force in the Pacific, PM cites meth boom
Luxon also got to experience being charged at by boys wielding axes and whips.
Luxon surrounded by Chinese influence at closed-door Pacific Islands Forum
China's presence was everywhere at the gathering of regional leaders in Honiara.
NZ Pacific aid efforts complicated by exclusion of world powers
Christopher Luxon flies tonight from Auckland to the Solomon Islands ahead of PIF 2025.
Opinion: A teen's view on living with the impacts of climate change
Rising tides are swallowing our islands, forcing families to move inland.
Eruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legend
His contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.
Miss Pacific Islands pageant turmoil: Judges held, vote-rigging claims
Online threats escalated tensions, undermining the event's unity message.
‘I don’t even know’: Samoan judge responds to pageant scandal
The Samoan government is seeking an explanation from Solomon Islands.
NZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warns
The Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.
Bring the beat back: Efforts to revive forgotten Pacific instruments in new doco
Some instruments became so obscure only one person knew how to play them.
NZ supports Taiwan’s Pacific forum links amid report China pushing for exclusion
Luxon confirmed he met with the US yesterday but Aukus wasn't discussed.