Stranded on the Auckland Islands | Sunday Roast

4.6K views · 127 reactions | Auckland is very lucky to be surrounded by some pretty spectacular islands, just waiting to be explored!  #VisitAuckland | Visit Auckland | Facebook

In 1864, five sailors were stranded for 18 months on the windswept Auckland Islands after their ship wrecked. With no rescue in sight, they built a hut from driftwood, stitched clothes from sealskin, and even brewed their own beer to keep morale alive. At last, they constructed a small homemade boat and sailed 450 km across treacherous seas to get help one of history’s most incredible survival stories. | Ancient History Revived

The Cook Islands have marked a major milestone in their sporting history, sending a full home grown U18 women's rugby sevens team to compete at the prestigious Global Youth Sevens tournament in Auckland this weekend, captained by 17-year-old multi-sport standout Tashi Kopu. Alistair Maao and Michael Messine from Aitutaki join the Cook Islands NSW team for valuable experience. Full story linked here: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/cook-islands-history-global-youth-sevens-tashi-kopu-/106163802 | A

13M views · 10K reactions | Praise God Drums of the Pacific New Zealand Cook Islands Maori and Pacific Professional Dance Group Performing live for a Fijian Indian Henz Party Celebrations tonight in Auckland City DOTP NZ it's Show Time Bula Vinaka God Bless | Drums of the Pacific | Facebook