How a canoe helped turn Hawaiian culture into a source of pride and even influenced Hollywood
Early crew members of the voyaging canoe Hokulea have gathered in Hawaii to celebrate the vessel's 50th birthday.
From Hawaii to Aotearoa: Tama Ali’i Halvorsen’s lifelong passion for kapa haka
For 26 years, Tama Ali’i Halvorsen has crossed the Pacific from Hawaii to Aotearoa, drawn by a powerful and profoundly personal force – Te Matatini, the pinnacle of kapa haka excellence. Te Matatini o ...
Te Matatini 2027: Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui Cultural Council waiting for the confirmation call to host next kapa haka Olympics
Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui Cultural Council is confident the region is up to hosting Te Matatini in 2027. Speculation has ...