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Polowat sailing canoe arrives
After a weeklong sailing journey across the open sea, the traditional voyaging canoe called Lien Polowat arrived on Guam. Voyagers arrived at the Hagåtña boat basin last night after 7:30 p.m. They were greeted by hundreds of residents, according to … Continue reading
Pacific island nation of Kiribati – in pictures
Reuters photographer David Gray spent time documenting life in the central Pacific island nation of Kiribati, a chain of 33 atolls and islands that stand just metres above sea level, spread over a huge expanse of otherwise empty ocean. With … Continue reading
Green fale in Tuvalu to showcase benefits of saving energy
A new renewable energy project in Tuvalu takes the saying “Home is where the heart is” one green step further. Tuvalu will be building a renewable energy fale that will feature energy efficient appliances to demonstrate the benefits of living … Continue reading
Waka back in safety of harbour
The waka caught in the middle of Tuesday’s rough weather in Wellington has finally arrived at the capital. Te Matau a Maui and its 14 crew members has been anchored in Island Bay on the southcoast for three days after … Continue reading
Navigator to share traditional knowledge and skills
Young Setareki Ledua will depart Fiji tomorrow morning to represent the country at the “Embrace the Pacific: Exchange in Austronesian Navigation culture and art in the Pacific” workshop in Taiwan. The 22-year-old local traditional navigator is set to take part … Continue reading