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Whale Stone

The Whale Stone of Niue

August 9, 2025
Long ago, when the island of Niue was still young and its shores untouched by foreign sails, the people lived in close harmony with the sea. The ocean was their provider, their road, and their protector. Among the many sea creatures that visited the island, none was more revered than a great white whale named Togia. Togia was no ordinary
Maui's Fish

Maui and the Giant Fish

Long ago, when the islands of the world were still few and far apart, Maui, the clever demigod of the Māori people, traveled with his brothers across the vast ocean. They were skilled fishermen, but Maui’s brothers often mocked him, saying his strength was nothing compared to theirs. One dawn,

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