“Ohana” is Hawaiian for family. As said in the popular Disney film “Lilo and Stitch,” “‘Ohana’ means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” Family could be blood-related or ...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (HawaiiNewsNow) — As Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia remain docked in Auckland, crew members are reflecting on their voyage to Aotearoa. Hikianalia crew member ...

Honolulu, Hawai`i (December 16, 2025) – University of Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano, of Samoan ancestry, and USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, of Hawaiian Ancestry, have been selected as the 2025 ...

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust has confirmed the appointments of Pieri Munro as Chair and Moana Rongo as Deputy Chair, effective following the Board hui held on 28 November 2025. Pieri Munro has served ...

The English word tattoo is commonly said to be derived from the Polynesian word tatau or tatu. This Polynesian word means ‘to mark something’. Additionally, this word is an onomatopoeia, and is ...

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In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Polynesian garland, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test ...

Honolulu, HI (August 14, 2025) – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the Watch List for the 2025 Polynesian College Player of the Year Award. Presented annually, the award honors the ...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently showed off his dance moves. The Moana star participated in a Samoan Taualuga with his mom, which honors his Hawaiian roots and a family tradition. TMZ shared a video ...

Dwayne Johnson is reminding us just how powerful family traditions can be. The Moana star recently shared a video of himself performing the Samoan Taualuga—a “sacred” dance—with his mother, Ata ...

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has shared how "emotional" it was performing a "sacred" Samoan dance with his family. The 53-year-old wrestler-turned-actor has shared a video of the group - including his ...