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Hawaiian island wildfire death toll jumps and will probably keep rising, says governor
The search of the wildfire wreckage on Maui revealed a wasteland of burned out homes as firefighters battled the stubborn blaze that has already claimed 53 lives.
- by Audrey Mcavoy, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Nick Perry
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Hawaii ‘like an apocalypse’ as historic town destroyed by hurricane-fanned fires
The death toll from the inferno has reached 36. Some people had to flee into the ocean to escape fire and smoke.
- by Marco Garcia
Passengers ‘nearly hit the roof’, many hurt as turbulence hits flight to Sydney
A passenger on a flight from Honolulu says travellers flew out of their seats when their plane was hit by “unexpected severe turbulence” halfway across the Pacific.
- by Anthony Segaert
Beyond Singapore and Dubai: The hottest new stopover destinations
Fiji, Ho Chi Minh and even Colombo in Sri Lanka are some of the more exotic hotspots to break up your long-haul journey.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
10 great things in Hawaii that most Aussie visitors miss
It’s not all sunsets, swims and mai tais. Dig a bit deeper to discover Hawaii’s rich culture, history and local hangouts.
- by Kristie Kellahan
The must-do highlights of Honolulu in three days
How to make the most of a brief trip of stopover in Hawaii, with a list of activities from early morning to late evening.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Hawaii’s best places to eat and drink
Visitors used to come to Hawaii for the beautiful beaches, not the food. Now, the culinary scene is booming.
- by Kristie Kellahan
The best places to stay in Hawaii
Most visitors stay close to the action in Waikiki resorts, while some venture to Oahu's quieter North Shore or neighbouring islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.
- by Kristie Kellahan
The best times to visit Hawaii
Hawaii only has two seasons: summer and winter. But with consistent temperatures throughout the year, there's never a bad time to visit.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
20 things that will surprise first-time visitors to Hawaii
One thing to know is that Hawaiians don’t all wear Hawaiian shirts. They don’t even call them that.
- by Sheriden Rhodes