Hawaii
Call for more research into impact of pesticides in Hawaii
A retired doctor on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is calling for more research into the impact of pesticides on people's health and well-being.
Hawaii group battles Swiss company over pesticide use
An advocacy group in Hawaii says it will appeal a court decision not to order an environmental review of a Swiss agribusiness company's use of pesticide.
Tradewinds for 21 November 2017
The Norfolk Islands economy slips into a crisis; Concerns about overfishing in Hawaii; Bougainville's Panguna mine on track for reopening. Audio
Traditional fishing practices may rehabilitate Hawaiian waters
A Hawaiian marine scientist says evidence shows there is no doubt Hawaii's waters are being overfished but he's hopeful traditional Hawaiian sustainability practices may help. Audio
Hawaiian marine sanctuaries under threat
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.
Hawaii looks at laws to save struggling reefs
Hawaii's State Legislature has recently been briefed by marine scientists on the critical outlook for coral reefs and inshore fish stocks. Audio
Critical outlook for Hawaii's reefs
Hawaii's Institute of Marine Biology says it is hopeful state lawmakers will draft a meaningful bill to protect the marine environment but time is running out.
Stolen Spam used like currency in Hawaii
The head of Hawaii's Retail Association says the canned corned beef product Spam is being targetted by thieves, used as currency and traded for drugs. Audio
Stolen Spam used like currency in Hawaii
The head of Hawaii's Retail Association says the canned corned beef product Spam is being used as currency and traded for drugs.
US man wanted for murder in Tonga released
An Hawaii court has ordered the release of an American citizen wanted in Tonga for the alleged murder of his wife.
Hawaii opposes concealed-carry gun law
Hawaii is asking Congress to abandon legislation that would let people with concealed-carry gun permits move freely between states. Audio
Hawaii against concealed-carry gun law
Hawaii is among 17 US states asking Congress to abandon legislation that would let people with concealed-carry gun permits move freely between states.
Fines start in Honolulu for distracted pedestrians
People in the Hawaiian city of Honolulu can be fined from now on if they look at their phone while crossing the road.
More high ranking Honolulu officials arrested by FBI
A high-ranking Honolulu prosecutor and a former Police Chief have been arrested following the completion of a federal grand jury investigation into Hawaiian law enforcement.
Hawaii telescope project still being fought
The fight to stop the construction of giant telescope on a dormant volcano in Hawai'i looks set to head to the Supreme Court.
Saving rare seabirds from the brink of extinction
Dr Andre Raine is an American conservationist who's been honoured as a bird saviour for his work with three critically endangered seabirds in Hawaii: the Newell's shearwater, the Hawaiian petrel, and… Audio, Gallery
Academic critical of overblown budget on Hawaii rail project
An academic at the University of Hawaii Manoa is critical about ongoing funding requests to complete Honolulu's rail project with no one held to account for money already spent.
Hawaii governor signs bill to fund cash strapped Honolulu rail
Hawaii governor signs bill into law to fund cash strapped Honolulu rail. Audio
Honolulu rail costs likely to cost US$10b plus
The cost of Honolulu's rail project is likely to exceed US$10 billion dollars.
Extra taxes proposed to fund Honolulu rail project shortfall
Hawaii's Senate will consider a bill to fund the projected $US3 billion dollar shortfall to complete the Honolulu rail project.
