Hawaii
Worker who sent Hawaii alert thought missile threat was real
The US government has criticised Hawaii's handling of a false alert of a missile attack earlier this month, saying an employee mistook a test drill for an actual attack.
New grants to be on offer for Pacific youth leaders
New grants to improve the lives of communities in the Pacific will soon be on offer to emerging Māori and Pacific Island youth leaders.
NZrs caught up in Hawaiian missle warning say it was terrifying
We speak to New Zealanders caught up in the chaos who say no one was prepared. Audio
Hawaii missile false alarm triggers shock, blame and apologies
Residents and visitors in Hawaii have been recalling the shock of a false missile alarm, with many saying they thought they were going to die.
Hawaii governor says sorry for false missile alert
The governor of Hawaii has apologised for this morning's false alarm warning of an imminent missile strike saying it was unfortunate and regrettable.
Escaped Hawaii mental health patient to be extradited
An escaped mental health patient, who was acquitted of first degree murder after pleading insanity in 1979, is due to be extradited back to Hawaii from the US mainland.
Hopes more human remains will be returned to Hawaii
It is hoped more indigenous items will be returned to Hawaii after century old human remains were repatriated in October.
Wreck removed from Hawaiian reef
Hawaii's Coast Guard has removed a ship wrecked on a reef off Kaimana Beach.
STEM student exchange from Aotearoa to Hawaii
A future Pasifika scientist is among a group of New Zealand students about to immerse themselves in traditional Polynesian knowledge in Hawai'i. Audio
Appeal likely in pesticide lawsuit on Kauai in Hawaii
A judge has ruled in favour this month of an agribusiness pesticide operation after a group of locals on the Hawaiian island of Kauai filed a lawsuit citing environmental concerns. Audio
Call for more research into impact of pesticides in Hawaii
A retired doctor on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is calling for more research into the impact of pesticides on people's health and well-being.
Hawaii group battles Swiss company over pesticide use
An advocacy group in Hawaii says it will appeal a court decision not to order an environmental review of a Swiss agribusiness company's use of pesticide.
Tradewinds for 21 November 2017
The Norfolk Islands economy slips into a crisis; Concerns about overfishing in Hawaii; Bougainville's Panguna mine on track for reopening. Audio
Traditional fishing practices may rehabilitate Hawaiian waters
A Hawaiian marine scientist says evidence shows there is no doubt Hawaii's waters are being overfished but he's hopeful traditional Hawaiian sustainability practices may help. Audio
Hawaiian marine sanctuaries under threat
A marine scientist at Hawaii University is warning pristine marine conservation areas are under threat from the Trump administration's review of federal protection for national monument parks.
Hawaii looks at laws to save struggling reefs
Hawaii's State Legislature has recently been briefed by marine scientists on the critical outlook for coral reefs and inshore fish stocks. Audio
Critical outlook for Hawaii's reefs
Hawaii's Institute of Marine Biology says it is hopeful state lawmakers will draft a meaningful bill to protect the marine environment but time is running out.
Stolen Spam used like currency in Hawaii
The head of Hawaii's Retail Association says the canned corned beef product Spam is being targetted by thieves, used as currency and traded for drugs. Audio
Stolen Spam used like currency in Hawaii
The head of Hawaii's Retail Association says the canned corned beef product Spam is being used as currency and traded for drugs.
US man wanted for murder in Tonga released
An Hawaii court has ordered the release of an American citizen wanted in Tonga for the alleged murder of his wife.
