‘It took me a long time to be proud of myself’, American Idol winner Iam Tongi reveals
The 18-year-old sensation became the first Pacific Islander to win the popular award.
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Watch: Flying Business Class on Hawaiian Airlines from Auckland to Honolulu
You'll be paying around five times an economy fare - what do you get for that?
Planning an island holiday? This is the best time to visit
We break down the best times to see each of the world's best islands.
Pay Wave: Hawaiians battling 'commodification' of precious treasure
The project has landed in court following concerns about cultural commodification.
Watch: Inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
NZ Herald takes you inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. Video / Grant Bradley / Estelle Sarney
World Fire Knife Champs celebrate 30th year
Competitors come from all over the world, including Tonga, the Philippines and Japan.
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Watch: Getaway's Lincoln Lewis visits Hawaii. Plus we find four other things to do.
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.
Business class boom: Airline doubles the size of premium cabin for wealthy sunseekers
Airline doubling the size of its business class cabin in response to surging demand.
Jim Landers chased pirates and Soviet subs - now he’s helping keep an airline humming
Ex-US Navy officer says same principles apply to 'grey planes and purple and white ones'.
Tragic development in search for missing Aussie cruise passenger
Cruise passengers were shocked to learn the circumstances surrounding a man overboard.
Desperate search for Australian cruise ship passenger missing at sea
The guest was sailing on the Royal Caribbean ship on a 15-day repositioning.
NZ Navy chief on China: We can’t stand aside and say ‘nothing to see here’
Speaking at an Anzac service in Hawaii, Rear Admiral says NZ will defend freedom.
Birth of seal leads officials to cordon off beach from tourists in Hawaii
There's an ongoing effort to protect the ecosystems and habitats of the animals.
Deadly cockfight shooting stemmed from an argument
Two people were killed at a cockfight that 100 to 200 people attended.
Fatal Hawaii shooting shows dangers of popular cockfights
Hawaii police have vowed to step up illegal gambling enforcement after the shooting.
Controversial resurrection plans revealed to Elvis fans
It will take three years to bring the famous building back to life.
‘The water was red’: Hawaii surfer recalls costly shark attack
"As I went by the gills, it let go."
Hawaii to consider visitor fees to combat ecotourism damages
One governor says "make travellers accountable" for their environmental effects.
Whangārei triathletes to take on best in world at Kona Ironman
Long-distance open water swimmer Sarah Poplar changes tack to Ironman racing.
In search of an authentic Hawaiian holiday
Ditch the fake leis and experiences real Hawaii with the locals.
Disgraced Silicon Valley Bank CEO escapes to luxurious Hawaiian home
The former bank boss wasted no time jetting to his multimillion-dollar home in Hawaii.
Hiking this iconic US trail could soon cost you $8000
The Instagram-famous views will come with a staggering price tag.
Hawaiian Airlines: What’s next for NZ after 10 years of flying here
The airline shook up the market a decade ago and is pushing its mainland US links.
Hawaii honeymooners sue snorkelling tour who left them at sea
'They thought they were going to die.'
You've heard of Honolulu, now set your sights on Lanai Island
Farewell Oahu, we're off to a lesser-known Hawaiian Island.
United Airlines passengers recall horror nosedive on Hawaii flight
Flight data revealed the plane went into a 10-second nose-dive.
Regenerative travel: How Hawaii is redefining tourism
Visitors to Oahu are expected to show respect for the natural environment. Here's how.
Keep your finger on the pulse with these latest travel trends
Strokable starfish and a Hawaiian wellness resort for you and pooch.
Native Hawaiians flock to Las Vegas for affordable living
House prices, stress, and thriving desert community driving some Hawaiians offshore.
'Lava waves': Hawaii volcano eruption continues but alert level lowered
Kilauea began erupting this week inside its summit crater.
'Captain Aloha': Hawaiian Airlines’ NZ boss to mark a decade in charge
The flight path could have been much different for Hawaiian Airlines boss Russell Williss.
Finding gender equality in the world’s most famous waves
New York Times: Women have been fighting for major Pipeline competitions for years.