Aikāne, created by Hawai'i-based filmmakers Dean Hamer & Joe Wilson and animated by Daniel Sousa, is a universal queer love story rooted in native Hawaiian Tradition. The short film follows two queer lovers — a warrior and his shape-shifting advisor — as they battle colonial evil.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. Know Your Roots Baby Oil is a  key component when it comes to the Pacific! It is mainly used to 'shine bright like a diamond' for performances at any occasion. You'll mainly see dancers drenched in baby oil when they are performing any Pacific dance, but this legend will tell you a deeper meaning behind the 'Potion of Doom'.  

On This Date we learn about the Americans testing their bombs on what was once called Pikkini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Find out what the connection to Sponge Bob is here.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. Bet you never knew that bungy jump was first discovered in the island of Vanuatu. Here’s a legend that tells you the real deal of how this popular kiwi activity came to be. SUGGESTED LINKS Check out the Coconet Timeline to find more historical facts.    

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. We take a look at the legend of Tigilau and his pet whale Tutunui - the orignal Free Willy of the Pacific! SUGGESTED LINKS Check out the Coconet timeline for more historical facts!

Check out this Japanese cartoon adventure about a Samoan sumo wrestling superhero. The Japanese anime series is based on real life Samoan sumo wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi  He was born Saleva'a Fuauli Atisano'e in Hawai'i and the Samoan/Japanese Sumo wrestler was the first non-Japanese born wrestler to reach Ozeki - the 2nd highest rank in the sport.  The anime series involved him & his friends having crazy adventures.  It didn't take off in Japan but had a wide fan base in Latin America where it turned into a cult classic due to the great Latin American dubbing.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend. Its Pacific stories like you've never seen before! This legend tells the story of the third gender of Samoa, Le Fa’afafine which is a boy that has girly mannerisms and is “too cool for rugby balls”. The story talks about how fa’afafines became taboo when religion was introduced to the islands.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. Find out why Pacific Islanders wear flowers in their ear.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

Fresh FAQ's brings you the history of surfing.

Long ago, four extraordinary beings of dual male and female spirit brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii and imbued their powers in four giant boulders. The stones still stand on Waikiki Beach, but the true story behind them has been hidden – until now. Kapaemahu brings this powerful legend back to life in vivid animation, seen through the eyes of a curious child.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

So what came first? Cricket or Kilikiti? The origins of our beloved game of Kilikiti, and what motivated us to remake the Palagi version into our own.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

What if we told you that Humans were formed out of the grossest creatures on the planet? You’ve seriously got to see this. Narrated by Darryl Laumua 

There is a lesson to be learnt about the power held in sacred objects, and the trust bestowed upon their protectors .... Narrated by Shimpal Lelisi

Imagine if you had special powers AND your brothers and sisters did too...how might things work if you had an argument?! Watch Pele the Fire Goddess and see how this epic family battle turns out!

Heaps of ages ago in the Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga there was an Octopus and a Rat. This is the story of how one chance meeting would see them become mortal enemies to this very day and why Tongan fishermen created a rat shaped lure called the makafeke 

The Coconut tree is often referred to as 'The Tree of Life' find out why it grew from an act of love and why you kiss an eel every time you drink a coconut. Narrated by Teuila Blakely 

Find out how the islands of Tuvalu got their name & the story of the Eel & Flounders friendship.   Narrated by Frankie Adams 

Have you heard how the art of tattooing came to Samoa from Fiji? You know you gotta check this out!  Narrated by Ladi6

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. Ever wondered why the mosquito inspired the Samoan fa'ataupati, or slap dance? Well look no further! So sit back, relax and listen, to the story from the jungles of the Pacific Ocean!

A story about a boy and his experience with his mother who lives with schizophrenia. It is inspired by my family's lived experience. Director & Writer Aashchay Patel said his hope is that people will empathise with these characters and ultimately empathise with those in our community who experience similar things. His sister - singer/songwriter Aaradhna - posted this on her social media -  {{24692}} "Hey guys check out my brother's mini animation he created. Inspired by lived experiences. This one was made for our younger audience to show our youth what its like to live with someone that has to deal with schizophrenia. Mental health should be talked about more in schools to create a more understanding community. This is only a tiny pinch of what it's like, plenty more stories to be told. I hope you like it, share it & support it" She also shared a bit about her lived experience with both her own and her mothers mental health here  - For more information on the Mum's Voices project click here 

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. How Nafanua came to be known as 'The goddess of War'

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. This legend comes to us from Hawai’i and tells the beautiful tale of the handsome warrior Ōhiʻa and his beautiful lover Lehua. Learn how they were transformed into the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua tree and how, to this day the tree still grows and blooms in sacred forests across the Islands...

Tiger and Raa discuss the Pacific Islands influence on Rugby and Rugby League around the world!

Tiger & Raa discuss the incredible Adams Family & their sporting greatness!

Tiger & Raa drop a bit of Poly knowledge about The Rock’s amazing wrestling family!

King Kamehameha the Great is noted as one of the great rulers in Hawaiian history and is also responsible for one of the oldest human rights laws fondly referred to as the 'Law of the Splintered Oar' Find out how this law came about in the video above.

We take a look back at the time Captain Cook tried to take a holiday in Niue and why he called it the 'Savage Islands

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. This legend comes to us from Bora Bora, French Polynesia ...

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. Know Your Roots Samoa's legend of the Rat & the Bat teach us a valuable lesson in friendship & trust!  

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.

The coconut is known as the fruit or tree of life for its refreshing juice and nourishing flesh housed within the shell. This tale tells the legend of how the coconut and coconut tree came to be with the beautiful story of Sina & the Tuna