Hawaii
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
Hawaii volcano: Flying lava injures 13 on tour boat
Flying lava has struck a tour boat in Hawaii, injuring at least 13 people, state officials say.
Hawaii bans certain types of sunscreen
A bill to ban certain types of sunscreen in Hawaii has been signed into law as part of efforts to protect coral reefs.
Sharing the love - The Aloha Shirt
In this installment of My Heels Are Killing Me, Sonia Sly heads to Te Papa to find out about historical and contemporary views on the Aloha shirt. Audio
NZ, Hawaii and Rapa Nui join Polynesian Group
New Zealand, Hawaii and Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, have been admitted as members of the Polynesian Leaders Group.
Polynesian nations to consider membership
This week's meeting of the Polynesian Leaders Group in Tuvalu is to consider membership applications from New Zealand, Hawai'i and Rapanui.