Tapa weaves the story of the Bounty women
The story of the mutiny on the Bounty as the world knows it has always contained a glaring omission - the story of the Tahitian women who joined Christian Fletcher and his fellow mutineers.
French Polynesia's dance beat
The Upa Nui annual dance competition is one of the most anticipated events for the youth of French Polynesia.
Rekindling Austronesian ties
'Le Folauga' is described as a snapshot of contemporary New Zealand art.
Book reveals treasures of Chatham Islands
The unique natural history of the Chatham Islands is revealed in a new book published by New Zealand's Canterbury University Press.
Pacific historians ponder their relevance
Historians from around the Pacific gathered in Suva recently for a regular biennial conference which pondered a central theme, "Who are we and why are we here ?
Nadi Coral Conservation Involves Youth
In the Loop's Clement Paligaru - also the face of Pacific Pulse - is currently in Fiji.
The Poet And The Painter Produce A Pacific Body Of Work
Two of the pacific regions finest artists have collaborated to produce a beautiful book called A Well Written Body.
World Indigenous Peoples Conference On Education Underway in Melbourne
Indigenous folk from around the globe have gathered in Melbourne for the World Indigenous People's Conference on Education which celebrates cultural diversity, traditions, knowledge and this year is focussing on indigenous education.
Trust Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts To Offer Great Residency
The Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust - with the assistance of the Pacific Cooperation Foundation - is offering a six week residency in Auckland starting in February 2009.
Aimos Groove Winners With Fleches De La Musique
New Caledonia's Fleches de la Musique is the Pacific music scene's industry awards, that celebrate the creativity and diversity of music produced in the region.
Gold Medal Performance At Pacific School Games
With the Pacific School Games coming to a close, there have been impressive performances from right across Oceania.
Gender Workshops At Suva Women's Prison
Empowering women and instilling a sense of dignity and worth in inmates is the driving force behind the first-ever gender workshops to be run in Fiji.
PNG raking in gold at the Pacific School Games in Canberra
December 3 is International Day of People with Disability and this year the focus is on dignity and justice for all.
Samoa Association of Women Take The Initiative
The Samoa Association of Women Graduates has a new initiative for recently graduated high school students, which encourages them to further their studies at home - and abroad.
Remittance advice for Pacific islanders
There's good news for overseas Pacific Islanders sending money to families in the Pacific.
Rhombus Take Music Internationally
Wellington outfit - Rhombus - have just released their third full length album.
Fiji reef study reveals vulnerabilities
A new international study on the mearine environment near Fiji's Lau islands has shown how coral reefs have been shrinking as a result of bleaching and a parasitic starfish outbreak.
Pacific eyes organic produce market
The demand for organic fruit and vegetables may be growing but Pacific farmers are still finding it difficult to crack export markets.
Global Warming Increases Malaria And Dengue Fever
A recent report called "The Sting Of Climate Change", has found there are links between the increase in climate change and the malaria and dengue fever epidemic around the Pacific.
Pacific Curls Connecting Cultures
Female trio - Pacific Curls - delight Australian audiences with their music during the Australasian World Music Expo.
Copyright and piracy worry Pacific musicians
Isabelle Genoux has just returned from the exhilarating experience that was Fest Napuan music festival in Vanuatu.
Australasian World Music Expo Connects Georgia Corowa
The Australasian World Music Expo gets set to showcase the best of Pacific Island music and culture.
Sailing On For Vaka Eiva Canoe Festival
The Cook Islands is gearing up for one of the biggest events in their annual calender - the Vaka Eiva Canoe Festival.
Pacific Focus In Walk Against Warming
"Walk Against Warming" is an event which aims to get governments, industries and communities working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fiji Boxing Up Festive Joy
"Operation Christmas Child" spreads festive joy to urban and rural disadvantaged communities in Fiji this Christmas.
Fiji's Research Into Early Lapita Settlement
Recent work by scientists has uncovered artifacts and evidence of early Lapita settlement in Fiji.
Hiri Moale Celebrating Motu History, Culture And Traditions
The weekend of 7-9th November sees one of Port Moresby's most significant events taking place.
Life beyond retirement for coconut palms
Old, unproductive coconut palms are rarely valued beyond their use-by date.
No mean feat for the Snubby
In 2005, Australian scientists discovered a new species of dolphin.
Men's month of Movember
Movember is an initiative that began in Australia to raise awareness of men's health issues.