Hawaii
Hawaii declares state of disaster for Kauai
Hawaii has declared a state of disaster for the County of Kauai after severe weekend flooding caused mass evacuations and triggered emergency relief efforts.
US report blames Hawaii missile scare on human error, poor safeguards
A US government report blamed Hawaii's false alert of a missile attack in January on a combination of human error and inadequate safeguards.
Rally in Hawaii seeks support for anti-pesticides bill
A rally at Hawaii's State Capital in Honolulu today hopes to secure more support among senators there after a pesticides bill was unanimously passed in the House.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 10 April 2018
Fiji braces for second cyclone in as many weeks; Four confirmed dead in Papua after 6.3 magnitude quake; Improved NZ pension portability a step closer; Tribute flow in for first native Hawaian US… Audio
Tributes flow for first native Hawaiian senator Daniel Akaka
There has been an outpouring of tributes in Hawaii and around the region following the death of former United States senator, Daniel Akaka on Friday.
First native Hawaiian elected to US Senate dies
Daniel Akaka, the first native Hawaiian to be elected to the United States Senate, died on Friday aged 93.
Hawaii proposes bill to prohibit pesticide use
A proposed bill in the US state of Hawaii will prohibit the use of a neurotoxin called chlorpyrifos and impose a buffer zone to pesticide spraying near schools.
Hawai'i sending biggest group to Pasifika Festival
The Hawaiian village at this weekend's annual Pasifika Festival in Auckland will include its largest group of performers yet.
Hawai'i reckons with a school bullying epidemic
Nearly a third of Hawai'i's public school students say they've been the victims of bullying or harassment, according to a survey conducted as part a review of the state's Education Department.
Hawaiian Airlines orders Boeing, drops Airbus
Hawaiian Airlines has ordered 10 next-generation Boeing 787 aircraft and cancelled an order for Airbus A330.
AKL Museum welcomes Hawaiian artefacts
Around 200 Hawaiian artefacts will be available to view for one month at the Auckland War Memorial Museum as part of the Pacific Communities Access Project. Audio
Hawaiian artefacts on show in Auckland
Around 200 Hawaiian artefacts will be showcased for one month at the Auckland War Memorial Museum as part of the Pacific Communities Access Project.
Hawaii's Kamehameha Schools to pay $US80M to abuse victims
Hawaii's Kamehameha Schools have settled a sexual abuse lawsuit, which will see $US80 million given to victims of sexual assaults by a former school psychiatrist.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 20 February 2018
Electricty returns to Nukualofa's business district in Tonga after cyclone Gita; Tonga's Speaker announces plans for temporary parliament; Concerns in the Samoas over state of emergency… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 19 February 2018
With the return of electricity, business is slowly resuming in Tonga's capital a week after being hit by Cyclone Gita; The vice-chancellor of PNG's University of Technology prepares legal action to… Audio
Hawaii ponders what to do about leaking cesspools
Concern in Hawaii over sewage leaking from cesspools into water sources and threatening pristine beaches. Audio
Hawaiians urged not to ignore cesspool issues
The US state of Hawaii is being urged not to ignore an array of cesspool problems that are causing public health concerns.
Bill to ban plastic straws introduced in Hawaii
Hawaii tables a bill to ban straws to protect the environment. Audio
Hawai'i tables bill to ban plastic straws
The US state of Hawai'i has introduced a bill to ban the sale and distribution of plastic straws in an effort to improve the environment.
Man behind Hawaii missile false alarm fired
The man who sent a message to Hawaii residents incorrectly telling them a ballistic missile was heading toward the islands has been fired.
