Hawaii
School leavers grow into hardy shepherds on high-country cadet farm
A two-year farm cadet programme is turning fresh-faced school leavers in hardy, no-nonsense shepherds on a high-country station in Canterbury. Audio
Hawaii's homlessness crisis worsens following fires
Hawaii's homlessness crisis worsens following fires. Audio
Struggling Maui residents want tourists to return
Locals are asking tourists to return to Maui after asking for space in the initial aftermath of the deadly fire that swept through Lāhainā about a fortnight ago. Audio
Anger in Hawaii over potential land grabs after disaster
There are concerns in Hawaii of predatory land buying as the recent wildfires have left many locals homeless and in dire financial straits. Audio
Maui fires exacerbates Hawaii's housing crisis
Maui fires exacerbates Hawaii's housing crisis. Audio
Native Hawaiian official blames colonisation, climate change for wildfires
The board chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs says the Maui wildfires were caused in part by climate change and colonisation.
Anger over failure of sirens to go off as wildfire swept through Hawaiian town
There is frustration among many about the failure of emergency sirens to sound off during the Hawaiian wildfire disaster. Audio
Hawaii fires: first victims named as death toll reaches 106
The first victims from the deadly wildfires that swept Maui island last week have been identified by officials.
Billions of dollars worth of damage caused by Hawaiian wildfires
Hawaii's Governor says over $US5.6 billion worth of infrastructure was destroyed in the wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina last week. Audio
Maui fire: 93 dead as governor warns of 'significant' toll rise
Ninety-three people have been confirmed killed in the Maui fire that razed the historic town of Lahaina, marking the most deadly US fire in a century.
Maui fire survivors recall terrifying moments in Lahaina
Maui fire survivors recall terrifying moments in Lahaina. Audio
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