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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A new Auckland-based kava business has found itself at the heart of a cultural debate, with critics raising concerns about appropriation, authenticity, and the future of kava as a deeply rooted Pacific tradition.
Vibes Kava, co-founded by Charles Byram and Derek Hillen,...
Suva, FIJI — Kava exports from Fiji have temporarily stopped following the discovery of illicit drugs in kava packs this month.
Green Gold Kava producer and exporter Praveen Narayan told RNZ Pacific he was informed by his agents about the ban on Monday.
He said they tried to send kava out of Nadi...
Nuku'alofa, TONGA — A Nuku'alofa business has started to sell 'sparkling kava' on tap for those interested in tasting the traditional brew.
Tricia Emberson and her family-owned Pacific Brewing Tonga business launched the initiative at their Reload Bar in Nuku'alofa last week.
The project has been a...
Nuku'alofa, TONGA — A Nuku'alofa business has started to sell 'sparkling kava' on tap for those interested in tasting the traditional brew.
Tricia Emberson and her family owned Pacific Brewing Tonga business launched the initiative at their Reload Bar in Nuku'alofa last week.
The project has been a...
Salelologa, SAVAII — The Samoa Federated Farmers Incorporated facilitated an awareness campaign in Savaii late last month.
They are the recipient of the $200,000 SAT grant by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) fund for NGOs, made available through CSSP. Their project focuses on “...

![Vibes Kava founders, Charles (left) and Derek (right). The pair launched their kava business earlier this year, promoting it as a space for connection and community. [Photo: Brady Dyer / BradyDyer.com] Vibes Kava founders, Charles (left) and Derek (right).](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/kava_business_partners_copy.jpg?itok=HwmY5S-q)
![Kava exports out of Fiji have been temporarily stopped due to discovery of illicit drugs in kava packs this month, in Fiji. The export was expected to reach new heights in the coming year, but it’s association with alleged drug trafficking has put the Fiji kava industry on red alert, damaging expectations. [Photo: RNZ Pacific / Sela Jane Hopgood] KAVA and kava bowl](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/kava_in_bowl.jpg?itok=boZJyLRJ)
![A new Pasikfa brew, twist on the traditional: It’s ‘sparkling kava’ being served on tap — seen here at the Reload Bar in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. [photo: supplied/ Trica Emberson] KAVA ON TAP](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/kava_on_tap.jpg?itok=mWpcm6Qv)
![Sparkling kava being served at the Reload Bar in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. [photo: SUPPLIED/ TRICIA EMBERSON] Tricia Emberson drawing a bowl of kava](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/kava_on_tapweb.jpg?itok=PM8BvWQe)
