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Maui

Christine Rose (R) spokesperson for NABU INT hands over the petition to Labour party leader Doug Shearer (L) during a protest to protect the critically endangered Maui's dolphin, in front of Parliament House in Wellington on May 2, 2012. The campaigners called on Prime Minister John Key to protect the critically endangered Maui's dolphin, one of which was found dead on April 29 taking population estimates down to 54 individuals in the world. A 40,000 strong petition was presented which will then be tabled in Parliament.

Newsday's coverage

  • GOP senators question judicial conference on Maui

    and Grassley is being reviewed and that a further response will be forthcoming.The senators also note that a 2010 conference on Maui with almost 700 participants cost taxpayers more than $1.1 million in travel and accommodation expenses.The court serves Alaska   Read more »

  • LI's cellphone woes: Can you hear me now?

    area."My landlord has to go out on his deck to get service," Frey said.Added Goldstein, "When we go away, it's great. Saratoga. Maui. Vegas is great. But Long Island still doesn't have complete coverage."Industry analysts say Long Island, while spotty around   Read more »

About Maui

The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727 square miles (1883 km²). Maui is part of the State of Hawaiʻi and is the largest island in Maui County. Three other islands, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, and Molokaʻi belong to Maui County. As of 2006, Maui has a resident population of 139,884,[citation needed] which is ranked third within the state behind the islands of Oahu and Hawaii.

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