Hawai'i
Tributes flow for first native-Hawaiian senator
Hawaii state senator shares his reaction to US senator Daniel Akaka's passing. Audio
Mana concept explored in new book
Mana book to help Hawaiian people navigate contemporary life. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 14 November 2017
Tax compliance and petrol storage are set to be two of the key issues Tonga's business community wants addressed by the incoming government; a marine scientist at Hawaii University is warning pristine… Audio
Marine sanctuaries under threat in Hawaii
A marine scientist at Hawaii University is warning pristine marine conservation areas are under threat from the Trump administration's review of federal protection for national monument parks. Audio
Hawaiian academic critical of further rail funding
An academic in civil engineering at the University of Hawaii is critical of further funding being channelled into the Honolulu rail project. Audio
Quarantines in place in Hawai'i to stop tree fungus spread
A Hawai'i-based scientist says strict quarantine procedures have stopped the spread of a disease that kills native 'ohi a trees. Audio
Billions more needed to fund Hawai'i rail project
Hawai'i state lawmakers are still struggling to find the best option to fund the cash strapped Honolulu Rail Transit project.
Planning needed for climate-induced migration - academic
A Hawai'i law professor says planning is required for the world to deal with the looming problem of migration forced by climate change. Audio
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
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 12 June 2017
The UN says protecting PNG's rainforests is a global responsibility; Hawaiians resist United States healthcare reforms; Promoting healthy lifestyles still a challenge in the Cook Islands; A New… 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
Voyaging canoe arrives in Rapa Nui
The Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hōkūle'a has arrived in Rapa Nui after sailing for 16 days for 3500 kilometres.
Concerns over whether USA can manage huge fishing protected zone
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council has agreed to ask the US government to address a range of concerns about a proposal to expand Hawaii's protected waters.
CNMI tours Hawai'i to inspect live fire sites
The Governor of the Northern Marianas, Ralph Torres, and leaders from the island of Tinian will tour military facilities in Hawaii this week.
US Pacific fear fishing grounds will be further closed
US Pacific territories fear their national marine monuments will also be expanded if a plan to enlarge Hawaii's protected waters is successful.
Pacific receives funding boost for cervical cancer research
The University of Hawaii's Cancer Center has received a US$6.6 million dollar grant, to aid research into cervical cancer in the Pacific. Audio
Wairere Treasure Trove
A Swiss couple discover a rare geological treasure on their Northland property.
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Solar Impulse grounded by damaged batteries
A solar-powered plane has been grounded by damaged batteries for at least a few weeks after completing its record-breaking five-day journey from Japan to Hawai'i.