politics

French President Emmanuel Macron flew to New Caledonia after riots left at least six people dead. He met with local officials in an urgent attempt to calm tensions in France's Pacific territory and said French security forces would remain on New Caledonia as long as necessary. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia remains under a state of emergency. That’s a reaction to a week of protests and violence that has killed at least four people. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

New Zealand is heading towards a new government, with a new prime minister. Weekend elections marked a shift to the right, but much remains uncertain. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Navy repacking the pipelines ahead of defueling Red Hill underground storage tanks; Hawai'i's Republican Party campaigning begins; Windward Community College's Acting Conservatory; Big Island athlete wins CrossFit Games

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply unveils plans for desalination plant getting underway; Public input sought to tweak Oʻahu Neighborhood Board system; North Shore farmer shares insight on growing cacao and being part of the chocolate industry; and HPR's Cassie Ordonio spotlights up-and-coming Maui musician, Jordan T

HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on Gov. Green's emergency housing proclamation; DLNR director works to protect limited natural resources; and Ballet Hawaiʻi's summer program includes a Japanese fairytale and Gershwin

Nobel Peace Summit Medal for Social Activism winner Christine Ahn on the rift between North and South Korea; 2020 Nobel Prize winner for chemistry Jennifer Doudna on her journey in science; Leo C. Lee Lifetime Achievement Award winner Traci Tong on her past and future in journalism; Whiting Award winner R. Kikuo Johnson on his creative process and future plans

Expert on Pacific security matters explains recent international airspace skirmish; HPR's Cassie Ordonio looks into behind-the-scenes reality of American Idol; Manu Minutes highlights migratory ducks; and a child actor shares youthful perspective of touring with "Les Misérables"

New York author and historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat is this semester's Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She spoke to The Conversation about current global tensions as we look at the history of authoritarians and try to make sense of present-day headlines.

Author of a book about tyrants discusses their history over the past century; The National Weather Service shares how long our fierce winds will be around; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote dishes on efforts to help low-income families afford solar; and local musician Kimie Miner shares details about her new music mentorship program