13 May 2021

New Pacific TV series highlights ancient myths and legends

From Pacific Waves
From the notorious goddess Telesa to the Hiama of the Solomon Islands, these tales of the unexpected take age-old stories on many twists and turns.

Teine Sā are the ancient spirit women, with the ability to bless and curse in equal measure. Photo: Coconet/Teine Sā

New Zealand's first Pacific television drama series written, directed, produced and crewed entirely by Pacific people premieres today on Prime TV in New Zealand and online via Coconet..

Called Teine Sā the TV series has five episodes of modern day issues impacting Pacific women who look to ancient Pacific goddesses for guidance.

Teine Sā is also the first TV series in New Zealand to feature a Melanesian story, written, directed and crewed by Melanesian women.

Sela Jane Hopgood went down to meet some of the cast and crew and filed this report.

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