Hawaii
Journalism courtesy of (foreign) taxpayers
Seven senior Kiwi journalists from New Zealand's major news outlets spent a week in Hawaii late last year and produced just one story between them. It didn't cost their organisations a cent - the bill… Audio
Bail request in Hawaii by Russian man arrested in CNMI
A Russian man arrested in the Northern Marianas a month ago and then flown to Hawaii has asked to be released on bail.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 24 January 2019
A decision to remove a reference to Russia from a Hawaii historical park provokes controversy; Solomon Islands businesses say they're disappointed they weren't consulted about plans to double the… Audio
Push to remove Russia reference from Hawai'i state park name
Controversy in Hawaii over removing Russia reference from name of historical park. Audio
Hawai'i wants to remove Russia from historical park name
A row has erupted over plans to erase a reference to Russia from the name of a state park in Hawai'i.
Businessman charged with bribing Hawaii, FSM officials
A Hawaii businessman has been charged with dishing out bribes of nearly half a million dollars to officials in Hawaii and the Federated States of Micronesia.
US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to run for president
A US Congresswoman, with an American Samoan heritage, says she will run for president in 2020.
Russian arrested in CNMI, now moved to Hawaii
A Russian man arrested in the Northern Marianas last month has reportedly been transferred to a prison in Hawaii.
Hawaii avian malaria threat worse due to climate change
Scientists in Hawaii fear warmer temperatures as a result of climate change will make avian malaria a bigger threat in the state.
Hawaii's Tulsi Gabbard wins fourth term
The Hawaiian congresswoman, Tulsi Gabbard, who was born in American Samoa, has won re-election for a fourth term in the US House of Representatives.
American Samoa re-elects Republican congresswoman
American Samoa's republican congresswoman has been re-elected by a landslide majority, winning 83 percent of the vote.
Telescope construction approved for sacred mountain in Hawai'i
Hawai'i's top court has approved construction of a 30-metre telescope on a mountain that is sacred to native Hawaiians.
Shock at hurricane claiming Hawaiian island
The superintendent at a marine reserve near Hawaii says the disappearance of an island is devastating for a critical breeding ground.
Island in Hawaii vanishes after hurricane
A remote island in Hawaii has vanished beneath the sea after it was hit by Hurricane Walaka earlier this month.
#beingmicronesian exposes abuse towards Micronesians in Hawaii
Sha Ongelungel started the #beingmicronesian online movement to raise awareness about discrimination faced by Micronesian immigrants in Hawaii.
Online movement exposes discrimination faced by Micronesians
An online movement is raising awareness about discrimination faced by Micronesian immigrants in Hawaii. Audio
Hawaii forum to address racism against Micronesians
The Micronesian community in Hawaii have an opportunity next week to highlight some of the barriers they face as immigrants in the state. Audio
Hurricane Walaka heading towards Johnston Atoll
Hurricane Walaka remains a Category 4 storm to the southwest of Hawaii, as it heads towards Johnston Atoll.
Dam threat in Hawaii sparks evacuation plans
Officials in Hawaii are preparing for the possible evacuation of as many as 10,000 residents who live downstream from a reservoir that may spill over.
Mixed reaction to news 'the Rock' to play Hawaiian King
For Samoan actor, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, his dream has just come true, having been cast as the lead role in a Hollywood film about Hawaii's King Kamehameha. Audio