The coastline of Easter Island, known by locals as Rapa Nui, saw waves of up to around 30 inches on Wednesday (July 30) ...

Rapa Nui or Te Pito o Te Henua (the navel of the world), also known as Easter Island, is one of the most isolated inhabited places in the world. Located in the Pacific, it lies over 1,900 km east ...

A new study reveals Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, was less isolated than believed, showing inter-island connections and shared ritual practices across Polynesia.

RAPA NUI (EASTER ISLAND), Chile — Eclipse-chasers from across the globe gathered on remote Rapa Nui — also known as Isla de Pascua and Easter Island — to witness a fabulous "ring of fire ...