Hawaii
Hawaiian treasures return home
Hawaiians are rejoicing at the return of a feather cloak and helmet gifted to Captain Cook in 1779. Audio
Hawaiians rejoice at return of Captain Cook feather cloak
Native Hawaiians are rejoicing at the return of a feather cloak and helmet gifted to Captain Cook in 1779. Audio
Capt Cook cloak and helmet returning to Hawai'i
A priceless feather cloak and helmet gifted to Captain Cook in 1779 are being returned to Hawai'i by New Zealand's National Museum.
Puzzy: identity muddling
During Pride Festival a new play will put the lives of Pacific Island lesbians front and centre. Puzzy is the debut work by writer Kiki with guidance by old hand Victor Rodger of plays Black Faggot… Audio, Gallery
Singh leads the way in Hawaii
Former world number one and 2005 champion Vijay Singh rolled back the years as he charged into a share of the lead after the opening round of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Hawaii health officials deal with dengue outbreak
Health authorities in Hawaii are scrambling to contain what is being described as the US Pacific state's worst dengue outbreak in 60 years.
Transgender love story closes Fiji film festival
A Hawaiian-Tongan transgender love story was the focus of the last film at the 11 day long Nothing Less Than Equal Film Festival in Fiji. Audio
Transgender love story closes Fiji film festival
A Hawaiian-Tongan transgender love story is the focus of the last film at the 11 day long Nothing Less Than Equal Film Festival in Fiji.
New fibreoptic cable for the Pacific
Proposals for a new fibre optic cable linking Hawaii and New Zealand could see direct benefits for Samoa, American Samoa and the Cook Islands.
Aute: Making Māori Tapa Cloth
Nikau Hindin is reviving the lost Maori art of making aute, known in other parts of the Pacific as tapa cloth. The Auckland University Fine Arts student recently held a public performance of aute… Audio
Hawaii would welcome refugees - Governor
Hawaii's Governor David Ige says the state would welcome refugees from Syria with aloha.
New dengue cases in Hawaii
Health officials have confirmed seven new cases of dengue fever in Hawaii, bringing the total to 56.
Dolphin midwives
A pregnant woman in Hawaii plans on giving birth in the ocean - with a dolphin. Zoologist Liz Slooten tells us if dolphins have any special midwifery skills. Audio
Ruling protects Hawaiian monk seal habitats
A ruling that protects Hawaiian monk seal habitats is being hailed as an important step towards preventing their extinction. Audio
New ruling to protect Hawaiian monk seal
A ruling that protects Hawaiian monk seal habitats is being hailed as an important step towards preventing their extinction.
Hawaii longliners to stop fishing bigeye
Hawaii longline vessels fishing in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean have reached its bigeye tuna catch limit of 3,502 metric tonnes.
Solar impulse passes 'point of no return' in Pacific
A solar-powered plane crossing the Pacific Ocean has passed the point of no return, in what could be the longest ever solo flight in the history of aviation. Audio
Former American Samoa official jailed for fraud
A former cabinet member in American Samoa, Evelyn Vaitautolu Langford, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution of $US 260,000.
Honolulu buses become homeless shelters
Old city buses in Hawaii are getting new life as shelters for the homeless in the US Pacific state.
Hawaii makes it easier to change gender on paper
The Hawaii Legislature has passed a bill that could make it a lot easier for transgender people to change their gender on their birth certificates.
