The first part of his name, Kai, means “sea” and the second part, Lani, means “sky” to “symbolize the beauty and wonder he brings to the islands.” ...

Disney gave new updates for their 2025 movie slate at Cinemacon. Here's what to know about the upcoming releases through to ...

Hawaii’s American colonizers once banned the Hawaiian language in schools. Some Native Hawaiians tried to lighten their skin, and many people believed Polynesian voyagers simply lucked into finding th ...

The initial scene where Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) meets demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) is one of the film's very best. Not only ...

Disney characters are known for their effortless charm, but in some instances, the heroes have short tempers and bad ...

Editor's note: This article was updated March 2025 to include Moana 2. Following on from the smash-hit box office success of the first outing, Moana 2 follows the titular Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) as ...

KAANAPALI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui’s visitor industry is trying something new for its annual Charity Walk to raise money for local non-profit organizations. There was a unique fundraising ...

The Aulani resort is looking for Moana lookalikes, resort performers, EmCee hosts, and other various guest entertainers. While some roles require basic improv skills and vocal performances ...

Moana 2. Courtesy of Disney. Moana 2 is now available on Disney+ and Blu-ray, and that means fans will get to relive the magic again in the comfort of their home as they watch Moana, Maui, and the ...

Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has named a new-look front row to take on Moana Pasifika on Friday evening (5.05pm AEDT), while off the bench a club debut looms for Counties Manukau forward James ...

(SOUNDBITE OF PARAKEETS SQUAWKING) BARBER: And as the parakeets squawked, the scientists recorded the birds' brain activity. MCCOY: One of the study authors at NYU Langone Health, neuroscientist ...

Englishman Tom Savage has been welcomed into the Moana family, even given an honorary Pasifika title of 'Tomasi'. The tireless lock has been named captain of his side for Friday's clash with the ...