Hawaii
Calls to reconsider Honolulu rail project
There are more calls for Hawaii lawmakers to reconsider completing the Honolulu rail project due to the extravagant cost blow out.
Hawaii businesses struggle to find staff
State officials in Hawaii say the unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in 10 years and businesses are struggling to find staff.
Honolulu rail project under threat
An elevated rail project in Hawaii's capital, Honolulu, is way behind schedule and cash strapped, as lawmakers scramble to find ways to continue to fund it. The controversial project, which began on… Audio
Hawaii urged to halt rail project
A civil engineer in Hawaii is urging lawmakers to halt work on the incomplete Honolulu rail project because of a cost blow-out.
Hawaiian navigator witnesses impacts of climate change during global voyage
An apprentice navigator on Hawaii's well known ocean sailing vaka, the Hokule'a, says climate change was evident on the journey around the world.
Thousands welcome the return of Hokule'a in Hawaii
Thousands of people from across Hawaii crowded into Ala Moana Beach Park on Saturday to watch the Hokule'a, a traditional Hawaiian canoe, make its return to Oahu after a three-year voyage
Hokule'a, Hawaiian canoe, makes historic home return
Hawai'i Tourism is expecting the Hokule'a homecoming this weekend to be a significant boost on tourism numbers.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 12 June 2017
Crippled by drug shortage, PNG doctors threaten to strike; New Zealand Treasury takes a look into the country's Pasific futures; The UN says protecting PNG's rainforests is a global responsibility… Audio
Hawaiians urged to resist replacement of ObamaCare
People in Hawaii are being urged to continue voicing their opposition to plans to replace ObamaCare which some say strip people of their health care insurance and medic aid benefits. Audio
Law enables Hawai'i to join climate change accord
An indigenous Hawaiian senator has welcomed a bill drafted earlier this year to enable Hawai'i to sign up to the Paris climate change accord has now become law.
Hawaiians urged to speak out against new health plan
People in Hawaii are being urged to continue voicing their opposition to a new health plan that some claim will strip people of their health care insurance and medic aid benefits.
Hawaii leaders sign bills in support of Paris agreement
The Governor of Hawai'i, David Ige and the state's county mayors and representatives have signed two bills and a mayors' agreement to support the commitments and goals of the Paris climate accord.
American Samoa urged to take Hawaii's lead on economic growth
An economist from the United States Department of Interior says American Samoa should look at what Hawaii does if it's to maintain fiscal stability.
East West Centre mulls survival post Trump cuts
The East West Centre based in Hawai'i may look to getting extra funding from countries in Asia after proposed budget cuts under the Trump administration. Audio
East-West Centre mulls survival post Trump cuts
The independent East-West Centre based in Hawaii may look to get extra funding from countries in Asia after proposed budget cuts under the Trump administration.
Public school teachers in Hawaii get hefty pay increase
Public school teachers in Hawaii last week voted in favour of a contract that will give them a significant pay hike.
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Hawaii teachers back $US100m contract package
Teachers in Hawaii have voted to support ratifying a new contract that will boost pay and improve teaching practices.
Hawaii public school teachers close to securing pay rise
Public school teachers in Hawaii are close to ratifying a significant pay hike for the next four years.
Adele delights fans at sold-out Auckland show
The first of Adele's much anticipated three sold-out shows in Auckland attracted fans from as far away as Hawaii. Reviewer Marty Duda says she put on a crowd-pleasing master class. Audio
