Apo Aporosa
Proposed changes to Aus kava regulation criticised
Proposed changes to Kava regulation in Australia draws criticism from the Pacific diaspora. Audio
Kava officially recognised by international body as a drink
Dr Apo Aporosa from The University of Waikato is an expert in kava and he joins The Panel to discuss the drink. Audio
Auckland city kava bar hopes to win hearts and minds over drink
A kava bar in Auckland's downtown is hoping to win hearts and minds over the drink, especially among Pakeha. Audio
Mixed reactions to tests over kava drinking-driving
Regional reaction to kava drink driving study prompts more testing. Audio
Kava study unearths new take on reaction times
A new kava study into drinking and driving has shown some unexpected results regarding a drinker's reaction times. Audio
Workshop looks at growth of kava culture for non-Pasifika in NZ
A New Zealand academic says a discussion about kava is long overdue as its use is on the increase amongst different ethnic groups in Aotearoa. A workshop will be held at the University of Waikato in… Audio
New Zealand's kava culture
It's estimated that over 20,000 Kiwis drink kava each week. Researcher Dr Apo Aporosa talks about the history and evolution of kava consumption in New Zealand and the rise of kava clubs. Audio
Pacific feels the strain of increased demand for kava
The kava industry is feeling the strain as the popularity of kava grows in the Pacific region and beyond. Audio
Should you drink Kava and drive?
Former police officer and soldier Dr Apo Aporosa has received a 2015 Pacific postdoctoral fellowship worth $230,000 from the Health Research Council of New Zealand to examine the effects of drinking… Audio
Study to examine kava's link to drink-driving
A unique study to examine the effects of kava on driving ability, is being comissioned by New Zealand's Health Research Council. Audio
