Hawaii
Ban of some sunscreens urged in Pacific to protect coral
Pacific islands are being urged to consider following Hawaii and ban certain sunscreens to protect their coral reefs. The US state has banned sunblock containing chemicals harmful to coral from 2021.
…Hurricane Lane prompts warnings in Hawaii
Storm warnings have been issued for Hawaii, with Hurricane Lane forecast to move to the state's south by the middle of the week.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 August 2018
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former president warning of dire consequences… Audio
Pacific islands urged to consider sunscreen ban
Pacific islands are being urged to consider following Hawaii and ban certain sunscreens to protect their coral reefs. Audio
Hurricane Hector weakens to category 3
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has cancelled its tropical storm warning for Hawaii's Big Island as Hurricane Hector weakens to a category 3.
Hurricane Hector bears down on Hawaii
Hurricane Hector remains a category four storm as it slowly moves west towards the south of Hawaii.
Kilauea volcano eruption slows to virtual halt
The destructive lava eruption at the foot of Kilauea Volcano on the Hawaii's Big Island has slowed to a virtual halt for the first time in over three months, geologists say.
Hurricane Hector set to pass south of Hawaii
Hurricane Hector will pass south of the US state of Hawaii tomorrow with the main impacts being rough surf, however, some heavy rainfall and gusty winds are also possible.
Hawaii urged to prepare as hurricane approaches
Hawaiians are being urged to be ready for any emergency or evacuation as Hurricane Hector nears the US state.
Hawaii bracing for Hurricane Hector
Hawaiians have been warned to prepare for Hurricane Hector.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 7 August 2018
Victims of the Ambae volcanic eruption in Vanuatu are distraught over having to leave their island; A Fiji resort bans certain sunscreens to protect nearby reefs; The Nauru 19 have to wait another… Audio
Restaurant accused of cultural appropriation by Hawaii group
An Illinois-based restaurant chain is being accused of appropriating Hawaiian culture and legally bullying businesses on the archipelago from using their own language. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 August 2018
The Nauru 19 have to wait another month to learn their fates; A stoush over an Illinois food chain appropriating Hawaiian culture; Grave concerns for refugee children who need medical attention in… Audio
Illinois restaurant chain claims ownership of 'Aloha' & 'Poke'
An Illinois based restaurant chain is being accused of appropriating Hawaiian culture and legally bullying businesses in the 50th state from using their own language. Audio
Hurricane Hector returns to Category 4 as it nears Hawaii
Hurricane Hector has returned to a Category 4 storm and picked-up speed as it moves towards Hawaii's Big Island.
Hurricane Hector closing in on Hawaii and volcano
Hurricane Hector, which is threatening to hit Hawaii's Big Island later this week, has fallen back to a Category 3 storm after sitting at Category 4 for a few hours.
Colin Wilson: why supervolcanoes are so fascinating
The secrets of super volcanoes have been a lifelong fascination for Professor Colin Wilson. He's turned his childhood obsession into a research career earning him the Royal Society Te Apārangi top… Audio, Gallery
No charges after Hawaiian Airlines staff suspect human trafficking
Hawaiian Airlines says it has updated a blog post that claimed three flight attendants helped to stop a human trafficking case on a flight to Honolulu, after the FBI confirmed no crime had been…
Hawaiian flight attendants help stop alleged human trafficking
Three Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants are being credited with saving three girls from an apparent case of human trafficking on a flight to Honolulu.
Investigation begins after 20 people injured by “lava bomb” in Hawaii
Investigators are looking into whether a tour boat got too close to molten lava from Kilauea volcano. Audio