Kava
Film and TV reviewer Laumata Lauano
Film and TV reviewer Laumata Lauano joins Kathryn to look at Untold Pacific History, a RNZ-Tikilounge video series about little known history around the Pacific; Kava Corner, Meldownz' interview… Audio
Just Kai - calling Tonga
Country Life has a new occasional series - Just Kai - where we catch up with farmers and growers in the Pacific to hear about what they are growing and how they are faring. Vea Takai's husband Keni… 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
Kava tissue culture laboratory has opened in Fiji
The Fiji Kava Tissue Culture Laboratory opened in Levuka last week and is expected to standardise and improve the quality of kava in the country, says company founder Zane Yoshida. Audio
Vanuatu kava industry to keep door open on tudei
There are fears that changing the quality of kava exports from Vanuatu could again threaten the reputation of the country's prize crop. Vanuatu's kava industry is debating the merits of easing… 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
Kava drinking club - cool or cultural appropriation?
A social kava-drinking club in Auckland has come under fire from some Pacific people. Audio
Kava becoming mainstream
AUT researcher Edmond Fehoko talks about modern day kava consumption and its growing appeal. Audio
Academic says kava good for mental health
A Tongan academic says he hopes to see kava more commonly used to combat mental illness among Pacific people. Audio
New music from Tonga's past launches this weekend
The launch of a new album with music from Tonga's past shares ancestral stories with a royal connection. Audio
Fiji kava exporter calls for price regulation
A Fiji kava exporter is calling on government to regulate skyrocketing kava prices. Audio
Vanuatu kava growers chase American dollar
Kava growers in Vanuatu are working hard to produce more noble varieties of kava for a fast growing market in America. Audio
Severe kava shortage in parts of Fiji
A difficult year for growers and skyrocketing prices have led to a severe shortage of kava in many parts of Fiji. 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
Anti-cancer insights from tradtitionally prepared kava
Traditionally prepared kava has been found to enhance kava's inhibitory effect on cancer cells. Audio
Increasing interest in Kava for reducing anxiety
Clinical studies on the effectiveness of kava use for reducing anxiety have shown some significant results, and ongoing studies are also looking at the question of liver toxicity. Audio
Study probes kava effectiveness on anxiety
More detailed findings could be expected within a year or so on the effectiveness of kava use for reducing anxiety.
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
Increased demand, severe drought and the impact of Cyclone Winston are being blammed for a shortage of kava in the Pacific and beyond. Audio
Vanuatu's capital grapples with kava shortage
A public emergency of sorts has emerged in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila where its famous kava bars are running on empty, due to a critical shortage. Audio