New Zealand's own mother of the nation, Judy Bailey, visits internet mogul Larry Ellison's Hawaiian island - and is impressed by his preservation project.

One social activity I prefer to avoid at any cost is being frog-marched off to some uppity restaurant to partake of a chef's special degustation menu.

Mark Zuckerberg has paid more than US$100 million ($127.7 million) for a swathe of land in Hawaii where he will create a private getaway befitting one of the world's richest men.

The best way to see Hawaii's marine life is to get wet, so Heather McCracken rides a paddleboard in Oahu.

What do a rare Hawaiian monk seal and legendary rocker Mick Fleetwood have in common? A charmed life in Maui.

Tropical Storm Iselle brought big surf, strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii last night, but the severe weather did not disrupt Air New Zealand flights.

As Hurricane Iselle approached Hawaii last night, Kiwi holidaymakers were bracing themselves for a potential stranding on the tropical islands.

Air NZ crew assigned to fly stranded passengers home from Hawaii are understood to have been too drunk to go on duty at one stage even if their plane had been airworthy.

Air New Zealand has issued an "unreserved apology" to 227 passengers caught up in a two day delay from Hawaii, and offered $1000 compensation.

The home of a tobacco heiress reveals a little of how Hawaii's rich and famous live. Heather McCracken tours Shangri La.

A faulty indication system prompted Air New Zealand pilots to abort take-off during departure from Hawaii last night.

A former Auckland policeman and Kiwi league representative who romanced two Pacific princesses has died in Hawaii, after an apparent family shooting.

Joe Kafka and his wife embrace the ease of island hopping by boat.

A New Zealand resident has been rescued from the Pacific Ocean after the boat he was in began sinking during a 3800km rowing race.

Honolulu's Bevy pours drinks like it means business, writes Heather McCracken.

The food on Hawaii's island of Oahu sends Heather McCracken into raptures.

Away from the famous surf breaks and beaches, Heather McCracken discovers Hawaii's vibrant shopping, art, culture, and food scene.

Waikiki Beach is one of the best places to learn to surf, writes Michael Burgess.

The state Senate has passed a bill legalising gay marriage, putting Hawaii a signature away from becoming a same-sex wedding destination.

Kualoa's mountain ranges are a scene-stealer, writes Yvonne Tahana.

A visit to Honolulu is usually about Waikiki beach, Pearl Harbor and the nearly 300 shops of AlaMoana mall. But Oahu has a many hidden gems dotted around the island that are well worth visiting.

A video of Hollywood actor Jason Momoa performing a haka in New Zealand with two Kiwis has been mocked by American gossip website TMZ.com

Hawaiian Airlines will look to add more services to its Auckland-Honolulu route if demand follows the same patterns as flights to Australia.

The breathtaking aerobatics of a humpback whale astounded onlookers at an Australian marine resort.

Leena Tailor finds something for everyone at the Disney resort of Aulani.

A glider ride takes in the islands' more isolated spots - including the beach from Lost, says Yvonne Tahana.

With stand-up paddleboarding an emerging global craze, I figure the best place to learn is in Hawaii, where the sport began.

A group of Hawaii fishermen is asking the US federal government to remove northern Pacific humpback whales from the endangered species list.