The area of Polynesia is roughly defined as a triangle bounded by Hawaii, Easter Island, and New Zealand. Those that Credit: public domain The Polynesian people, inhabiting the islands in the ...

Many people believed Polynesian voyagers had simply lucked into finding the islands by drifting on logs. But a canoe launched half a century ago helped turn Hawaiian culture from a source of shame ...

Before sunrise one morning, on Hawai‘i Island, a man named ‘Ulu prayed to the gods for help and guidance. His son was dying ...

In addition, Hunt testified, "Moana" incorporates many specifically Hawaiian elements that aren't found elsewhere in Polynesia but that are part of Woodall's "Bucky" script. For one, "Moana" starts ...

Researchers uncover a possible active underwater volcano chain near the Cook Islands, hinting at fresh geological activity.

This is a must-see attraction to learn about the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa and Tahiti. The 42-acre property features "villages" representing six different ...

"Sharing Aloha" is an emotional, surprising film full of the magic that working at the Polynesian Cultural Center adds to the lives of the BYU-Hawaii students it helps obtain an education they ...

In 2018, I travelled solo to the French Polynesian islands. By day I surfed, snorkelled, sailed and swam, stopping only to sleep in an over-the-water bungalow on stilts. On my final night ...