Hawaii
Passengers fly out of seats as Honolulu plane hits turbulence
Severe turbulence on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Hawaii has injured dozens of people including 11 seriously.
Spectacular lava flow threatens major Hawaiian highway
In Hawaii, lava flowing from Mauna Loa volcano continues to move slowly towards a major highway.
Hawaii closes last coal-fired power plant as ban begins
Hawaii's only coal-fired power plant has burned its last after it closed down last week.
Pacific News in brief for Monday 11 July
Record debt for New Caledonia after French loan, Covid-19 numbers spike in French Polynesia, and Tongan deputy PM says US expat's complaints unfounded.
'Everything came together' as Hokule'a completes journey to Tahiti
Hawaii's famous Hokule'a traditional double hull canoe has completed the first leg of the "Kealaikahiki Voyage" from Hawaii to Tahiti.
Reinvigorating the Hawaii banana business
A farmer moves to help Hawaiian farmers grow their bananas, and end the reliance on imports. Audio
Calling Home: Amanda Ellis in Honolulu
Amanda Ellis arrived in Hawai'i in 2016 and no other place outside of New Zealand has had a stronger impact on her own personal growth than Hawai'i. She's Calling Home this morning from Manoa Valley… Audio
US Congress's push to re-engage with Pacific
A United States Congressman, Ed Case, from Hawaii, says Washington needs to change its view of the Pacific.
Country legend 'humbled' by Hall of Fame induction
Paddy Long is undoubtedly New Zealand's leading steel guitar player, with a long and illustrious studio career that has seen him playing steel guitar on over 170 albums. Later this morning he will be… Audio
Hawaii's Covid-19 mask restrictions eased
Hawaii's governor has announced that masks are no longer required to be worn outdoors and ocean sports will continue.
Hawaii dam bursts after heavy rain
A dam on the Hawaiian island of Maui has been breached following heavy rains in the US state this week.
Pandemic highlights inequality in Hawaii
The handling of the coronavirus pandemic in Hawaii and the outsize effect it's had on Native Hawaiians has led to growing calls for self-determination. Audio
American Samoans get easier access to Hawaii amid covid
The American Samoa Department of Health has been announced as one of 11 trusted partners in Hawai'i's domestic pre-travel testing program.
Hawaiians express hope in new administration
State and County workers in Hawai'i say there is renewed hope around the Covid response and possible self-determination, following the election of a new US president.
Pacific Forum agency comes under scrutiny
A move by the Pacific Islands Forum to review its sole agency in the north Pacific is being criticised by the Frederated States of Micronesia.
Hawaiian island of O'ahu under "stay-at-home" order to settle Covid cases
The Governor of the US state of Hawai'i says a lockdown order for the island of O'ahu is necessary to stem a recent spike in Covid-19 cases.
Excitement building in South Auckland over proposed Pasifika Super Rugby team
Excitement is building in South Auckland over the proposal to establish a new Super Rugby team of Pasifika heritage in the city.
Pacific-owned Kanaloa Hawaii set to join Major League Rugby
The first Pacific Island owned professional rugby team is now a reality after Major League Rugby (MLR) approved the initial application for a new club in Hawaii.
Hawai'i records second Covid-19 death
The US state of Hawai'i has recorded its second death from Covid-19 coronavirus.
Hawaii postpones Pacific Arts Festival due to virus threat
This year's Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture in Hawaii has been postponed because of fears around the Covid-19 coronavirus.
