Hawaii

Hawaii's new legislation banning seabed mining has come into force Tuesday after it was signed into law by Governor Josh Green. Audio

A fleet of traditional voyaging canoes have been welcomed into Kualoa bay, Hawai'i heralding the beginning of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture. Audio

Fire Safety Research Institute's Derek Alkonis says the investigation gives a forensic study into the fires. He says the next two reports are expected to give potentially incriminating evidence. Audio

A US$500 million agreement has been announced in Hawaii to create 3000 stable housing units for those displaced by last years' Maui wildfires.

Locals are asking tourists to return to Maui after asking for space in the initial aftermath of the deadly fire that swept through Lāhainā about a fortnight ago. Audio

There are concerns in Hawaii of predatory land buying as the recent wildfires have left many locals homeless and in dire financial straits. Audio

The board chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs says the Maui wildfires were caused in part by climate change and colonisation.

There is frustration among many about the failure of emergency sirens to sound off during the Hawaiian wildfire disaster. Audio

The first victims from the deadly wildfires that swept Maui island last week have been identified by officials.

Hawaii's Governor says over $US5.6 billion worth of infrastructure was destroyed in the wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina last week. Audio

Ninety-three people have been confirmed killed in the Maui fire that razed the historic town of Lahaina, marking the most deadly US fire in a century.