Rapa Nui
Rapa Nui statues damaged by wild fire
A wild fire has damaged the enigmatic statues on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, with some of the charring said to be irreparable.
Sir Hek Busby: 'He was the bridge builder of Oceania'
Whetu Marama - Bright Star, a co-production by Toby Mills and Aileen O'Sullivan, follows Sir Hek's journey across the vast Pacific using star navigation and his significance for Maori in "rekindling… Audio, Gallery
The incredible master navigators of Pacific voyaging
New Zealand author Jeff Evans' latest book, Reawakened: Traditional navigators of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa tells the stories of 10 master navigators who are leading figures in the renaissance of Pacific… Audio
Tim Finn: 'Tupaia had a different way of seeing the universe'
In recent years, musician Tim Finn has turned his considerable talents to opera. His latest work, Ihitai 'Avei'a - Star Navigator, tells the story of the incredible star navigator Tupaia and his time… Audio
Rapa Nui's unemployed tourism workers given jobs
Unemployed workers from Rapa Nui's tourism sector have been given work by the island's government.
Calling Home: Marc Shields in Rapa Nui / Easter Island
Rapa Nui is one of the most remote places on the planet, but it still has not been spared from the reaches of Covid-19. Auckland man Marc Shields joins the show to share how things are going as his… Audio
Rapa Nui officials wary of Covid-19 transmission risk as repatriation flights from Chile begin
Officials on Rapa Nui are being very cautious to avoid further cases of Covid-19 as repatriation flights begin from the mainland.
More than 500 repatriated from Chile to Rapa Nui
Over 500 people have been repatriated from continental Chile to Rapa Nui, or Easter Island.
Anger on Rapa Nui at early lifting of Covid-19 quarantine
There has been anger on Rapa Nui at the Chilean government's early lifting of the island's Covid-19 quarantine.
Coronavirus: Three more cases on Rapa Nui
Rapa Nui, or Chilean administered Easter Island, has confirmed another three cases of Covid-19 coronavirus, bringing its total to five.
Rapa Nui confirms second case of Covid-19
Rapa Nui, or Chilean-governed Easter Island, has recorded its second confirmed case of Covid-19.
Moai damaged in vehicle accident on Rapa Nui
One of Rapa Nui's moai has been badly damaged by a vehicle in an accident.
Traditional practices ‘key to boosting Pacific fish stocks’
Traditional marine conservation practices in the Pacific could be key to more successful commercial practices.
Traditional Pacific conservation could boost commercial fishing
Traditional marine conservation practices in the Pacific could be key to more successful commercial practices says a marine conservationist from Palau. Audio
Chile's Supreme Court condemns Rapa Nui violence
Chile's Supreme Court has condemned violence on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, after a courthouse was reportedly burned down on Tuesday.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 January 2019
Papua New Guinea's opposition is hoping to have a vote of no-confidence in prime minister Peter O'Neill in parliament next month; Papua New Guinea is facing trenchant criticism from Human Rights Watch… Audio
Rapa Nui statues marked freshwater sources - study
Rapa Nui's moai, or human figure statues, were ancient markers for freshwater in the territory, also known as Easter Island - according to a new study. Audio
Rapa Nui mayor says Britain should keep Moai
The mayor of Rapa Nui has conceded the British Museum might be a better home for a massive native Polynesian statue taken by British seamen 150 years ago.
Talks on moai return to continue in Rapa Nui
Officials from the British Museum will visit Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, to continue talks on a proposed repatriation of a 1,000-year-old statue.
Rapa Nui to negotiate return of statue in London this week
Government officials from Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, and Chile will this week meet with the British Museum in London to negotiate the return of a 1,000-year-old statue.