Podcasts by Pacific Waves

Pacific Waves for 13 December 2023 from 2023-12-13T06:04

Pacific leaders and medical practitioners say they're saddened and surprised after a shock resignation by a prominent health leader in New Zealand; Pacific climate campaigners are condemning the la...

Pacific health professional's resignation surprises many from 2023-12-13T06:03

Leading Pacific health professional's resignation surprises many.

Climate campaigners slams COP28 draft text as 'meaningless' from 2023-12-13T06:02

Pacific climate campaigners are condemning the latest draft of the COP28 agreement a "meaningless wish list of optional actions" and say it's a death warrant if they sign it.

Bougainville's anger over 'non-binding' referendum 'irrelevant' from 2023-12-13T06:01

Bougainville's anger over 'non-binding' referendum irrelevant - academic.

Iconic Samoan building in Central Auckland to mark 45 years from 2023-12-13T06:00

Iconic Samoan building in Central Auckland, 'Maota Samoa' will soon be celebrating its 45th birthday. 

Pacific Waves for 12 December 2023 from 2023-12-12T06:03

'Pacific govts have a lot to prove in the fight against gender-based violence' - survivor. Critics label climate pledges at COP28 as 'repetitious'. Change for gender equality in the Pacific has bee...

'Pacific governments have a lot to prove against gender-based violence' from 2023-12-12T06:02

A gender-based violence survivor in Papua New Guinea says Pacific governments have a lot to prove in the fight against violence.  

Critics label climate pledges at COP28 as 'repetitious' from 2023-12-12T06:01

Critics label climate pledges at COP28 as 'repetitious'.

Change for gender equality in the Pacific has been 'slow' from 2023-12-12T06:00

Change for gender equality in the Pacific has been 'slow'.

NZ govt is sending all the 'wrong signals' - Tongan community leader from 2023-12-09T06:04

New Zealand govt's sending all the 'wrong signals' - Tongan community leader.

COP28: Pacific church leader endorses fossil fuel treaty from 2023-12-09T06:02

The Pacific Conference of Churches has endorsed the fossil fuel Non Proliferation Treaty at COP 28.

Asparagus farm providing brighter futures for ni-Vanuatu from 2023-12-09T06:01

Asparagus farm providing better futures for ni-Vanuatu workers and their families.

Popular Kiwi band releases tribute song for the Cook Is people from 2023-12-09T06:00

Popular Kiwi band releases tribute song for the Cook Islands people.

Pacific Waves for 8 December 2023 from 2023-12-08T06:04

Media reports of covid border restrictions for Samoa 'incorrect' - Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma; New Zealand's new Pacific minister ready to serve the community; Papua New Guinea's Communication Minister ...

Reports of covid border restrictions for Samoa 'incorrect' from 2023-12-08T06:03

Media reports of covid border restrictions for Samoa 'incorrect' - Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma.

NZ's new Pacific minister ready to serve the community from 2023-12-08T06:02

New Zealand's new Pacific minister ready to serve the community.

Journalism in the Pacific is crucial says PNG minister from 2023-12-08T06:01

Papua New Guinea's Communication Minister Timothy Masiu, says being a journalist is pivotal.

Cook Islands MMA fighter dominates in NZ tournament from 2023-12-08T06:00

Cook Islander Taunga Kairenga has won the New Zealand welterweight championship title.

Pacific Waves for 7 December 2023 from 2023-12-07T06:03

Over a hundred staff at the University of the South Pacific protested the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia; Pacific people telling their own stories is a core value of the annual Pollywo...

Frustrations over USP vice-chancellor leads to staff protests from 2023-12-07T06:02

Over a hundred staff at the University of the South Pacific protested the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia

Pollywood film festival a crucial platform for Pasifika storytellers from 2023-12-07T06:01

Pacific people telling their own stories is a core value of the annual Pollywood Pasifika Film Festival.

New marine protected areas in PNG a 'haven' for endangered species from 2023-12-07T06:00

New marine protected areas in PNG a 'haven' for endangered species

Pacific Waves for 6 December 2023 from 2023-12-06T06:03

PNG begins battle to rein in resurging AIDS infections; Cook Islands paddling festival makes a comeback; Preserving Te Reo Maori a priority for music group.

PNG begins battle to rein in resurging AIDS infections from 2023-12-06T06:02

PNG begins battle to rein in resurging AIDS infections.

Cook Islands paddling festival makes comeback from 2023-12-06T06:01

The Cook Islands' prestigious Vaka Eiva paddling festival has made a comeback, hosting its first major international tournament in three years.

Preserving Te Reo Māori a priority for music group from 2023-12-06T06:00

Preserving Te Reo Maori a priority for music group.

Pacific Waves for 5 December 2023 from 2023-12-05T06:03

Pacific leaders launch new initiative for a more 'prosperous' region; West Papuans in Auckland call on NZ govt to confront Indonesia; Harmful bacteria a 'significant threat' in Tonga's water tanks ...

Pacific leaders launch initiative for more 'prosperous' region from 2023-12-05T06:02

Pacific leaders launch new initiative for a more 'prosperous' region.

West Papuans call on NZ govt to confront Indonesia from 2023-12-05T06:01

West Papuans in Auckland call on NZ govt to confront Indonesia.

Harmful bacteria pose a 'significant threat' in Tonga's water tanks from 2023-12-05T06:00

Harmful bacteria pose a 'significant threat' in Tonga's water tanks - study.

Pacific Waves for 2 December 2023 from 2023-12-02T06:04

The UN climate change summit in Dubai has opened with a deal to hand out money to countries hit by disasters linked to global-warming; Palau's president is already garnering support from Pacific le...

Deal to hand out money to countries hit by climate disasters from 2023-12-02T06:03

Climate change summit in Dubai opens with a deal to hand out money to countries hit by disasters linked to global-warming.

Palau's president seeks support for Blue Prosperity from 2023-12-02T06:02

Palau's president is already garnering support from Pacific leaders to commit to sustainable ocean management.

Bougainville negotiator, non-binding referendum claim is wrong from 2023-12-02T06:01

PNG's Minister of Bougainville Affairs stresses Bougainville referendum results are non-binding.

Pacific Games in Solomon Islands largest ever from 2023-12-02T06:00

The Pacific Games in Solomon Islands has now been officially announced as the largest ever in the history of the regional tournament.

Pacific Waves for 1 December 2023 from 2023-12-01T06:03

Pacific leaders are in Dubai wanting to hold big polluters to account over their lack of climate action; Pacific tuna fishery countries and territories to meet in Rarotonga; French Polynesia domina...

Pacific poised to hold 'perpetrators of climate chaos' to account at COP28 from 2023-12-01T06:02

Pacific leaders are in Dubai wanting to hold big polluters to account over their lack of climate action.

Pacific tuna fishery countries and territories to meet in Rarotonga from 2023-12-01T06:01

Pacific tuna fishery countries and territories to meet in Rarotonga.

French Polynesia dominates 1500m Vaa finals from 2023-12-01T06:00

French Polynesia dominates 1500m Vaa finals.

French Polynesia dominates 1500m Va'a finals from 2023-12-01T06:00

French Polynesia dominates 1500m Vaa finals.

Pacific Waves for 30 November 2023 from 2023-11-30T06:04

Some Pacific countries are querying the benefits of the seasonal worker schemes in Australia and New Zealand; Opposition leader of Tuvalu wants to scrap the Tuvalu/Australia treaty if elected; Solo...

RSE schemes in question from 2023-11-30T06:03

Some Pacific countries are querying the benefits of the seasonal worker schemes in Australia and New Zealand.

Enele Sopoaga plans to scrap Tuvalu/Australia if elected as PM from 2023-11-30T06:02

Opposition leader of Tuvalu wants to scrap the Tuvalu/Australia treaty if he is a successful candidate in the upcoming election.

Pacific Games: Mens football win for Solomon Islands from 2023-11-30T06:01

Solomon Islands mens football team have qualified for the Pacific Games grand final for the first time in 12 years.

First-ever Samoan gaming hero from 2023-11-30T06:00

A Samoan character has been introduced to the online gaming world of Overwatch 2.

Pacific Waves for 29 November 2023 from 2023-11-29T06:04

Marshall Islanders will know the make-up of its new parliament early next year; The general secretary of the Oceania Weightlifting Federation, Paul Coffa, says the future of the sport in the Pacifi...

Marshall Islands election result delays from 2023-11-29T06:03

Marshall Islanders will know the make up of its new parliament early next year.

Pacific Weightlifting held in high regard from 2023-11-29T06:02

The general secretary of the Oceania Weightlifting Federation, Paul Coffa, says the future of the sport in the Pacific is bright.

New Zealand weightlifter welcomes Samoan rival from 2023-11-29T06:01

New Zealand weightlifter David Liti says he welcomes the competition his Samoan rival Sanele Mao brings to the Olympic qualification race.

Mana Moana concert from 2023-11-29T06:00

Perfomance by the Signature Choir alongside the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a special one night only event.

Pacific Waves for 28 November 2023 from 2023-11-28T06:03

A new initiative is providing Pasifika rugby players the chance to transtion into making decisions at the Rugby Union boardroom table; New reports show improvement to RSE Schemes in NZ & Australia;...

New Zealand Rugby launches Pasifika Strategy from 2023-11-28T06:02

A new initiative is providing Pasifika rugby players the chance to transtion into management and decision-making positions.

New reports show benefits of RSE Schemes in NZ&Australia from 2023-11-28T06:01

Two new reports say labour mobility schemes in New Zealand and Australia have had an overall positive impact for Pacific nations.

Gold medals winners at Pacific Games from 2023-11-28T06:00

It was raining gold medals at the Pacific Games on Saturday for team Fiji and French Polynesia.

Pacific Waves for 25 November 2023 from 2023-11-25T06:04

Pacific Games 2023: Proud father reunites with daughter after nine years; Vanuatu yet to contain political instability; Child abuse is 'not the Pacific way' - delegates to UN committee; 'Child abus...

Proud father reunites with daughter after nine years from 2023-11-25T06:03

Pacific Games 2023: Proud father reunites with daughter after nine years.

Vanuatu yet to contain political stability from 2023-11-25T06:02

Vanuatu yet to contain political instability.

Child abuse 'not the Pacific way' - delegates to UN committee from 2023-11-25T06:01

Child abuse is 'not the Pacific way' - delegates to UN committee.

Child abuse largely unreported in Fiji from 2023-11-25T06:00

Child abuse cases are largely unreported in Fiji says the Save the Children CEO.

Pacific Waves for 24 November 2023 from 2023-11-24T06:03

Pacific Games 2023: Fiji women's basketball team go through to the semi-finals; New data reveals an increase in NZ students learning Pacific languages; Global leaders pressured to do more for clima...

Fiji women's basketball team go through to the semi-finals from 2023-11-24T06:02

Fiji women's basketball team go through to the semi-finals.

More NZ students learning Pacific languages - Ministry of Education from 2023-11-24T06:01

New data reveals an increase in NZ students learning Pacific languages.

Global leaders pressured to do more for the climate-displaced from 2023-11-24T06:00

Global leaders pressured to do more for climate-displaced communities.

Pacific Waves for 23 November 2023 from 2023-11-23T06:03

Competition heats up at the Pacific Games; A Cook Islands woman is on a mission to increase awareness of dyslexia; A Fijian ice cream maker shares secrets of the sweet coconut nectar

'The Pacific Games have lifted the region's spirits' from 2023-11-23T06:02

'The Pacific Games have lifted the region's spirits' - RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins

Health advocate wants to increase awareness of dyslexia in the Cook Islands from 2023-11-23T06:01

Cook Islands woman on a mission to increase awareness of dyslexia.

Fiji ice cream maker whips up a sweet relationship from 2023-11-23T06:00

A Fiji ice cream maker shares orgin secrets of the sweet coconut nectar.

Pacific Waves for 22 November 2023 from 2023-11-22T06:04

A climate advocate vows to hold NZ's new government to account following its plans to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration; Food security in Tikopia island in the Solomon Islands is a major conc...

Concern over NZ's role to protect the Pacific ocean from 2023-11-22T06:03

A climate advocate vows to hold NZ's new government to account following its plans to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration.

Food shortage in Tikopia Island of Solomon Islands from 2023-11-22T06:02

Food security in Tikopia island in the Solomon Islands is a major concern after severe tropical cyclone Lola.

New French ambassador to the Pacific from 2023-11-22T06:01

France's new ambassador to the Pacific focussed on peace and freedom for the region.

Pasifika stories scores big on the silver screen from 2023-11-22T06:00

Pasifika actors dominate in Taika Waititi's latest film, 'Next Goal Wins'.

Pacific Waves 21 November 2023 from 2023-11-21T06:05

U.S make commitments to Pacific youth on global issues; A man associated with what is viewed as an extreme left party in Tonga has been arrested after threatening to kill a political rival on socia...

U.S. make commitments to Pacific youth on global issues from 2023-11-21T06:04

U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues meet Pasifika on how to address worldwide challenges including climate change.

Man in Tonga arrested after threatening to kill political rival from 2023-11-21T06:03

A man associated with what is viewed as an extreme left party in Tonga has been arrested after threatening to kill a political rival on social media.

Tonga's Prime Minister looks forward to working with Baron Waqa from 2023-11-21T06:02

Tonga PM tells Lydia Lewis what people can expect from next Leaders Summit.

Pacific Games opening ceremony 'pulls out all the stops' from 2023-11-21T06:01

The 17th Pacific Games officially opened in Solomon Islands with a colourful celebration of culture and unity.

Cook Islands completes its colourful mural from 2023-11-21T06:00

After 18 months, the longest mural in the South Pacific is finally finished.

Pacific Waves for 18 November 2023 from 2023-11-18T06:05

The Pacific Games hosted by Solomon Islands kicks off; Four people die in violence during a by-election in Papua New Guinea; Food arrives in affected areas of Vanuatu after Lola ripped through the ...

The 17th Pacific Games in Solomon Islands kicks off from 2023-11-18T06:04

Around five thousand athletes and officials are participating in the sporting event in Honiara with 24 codes on offer.

Food arrives in Vanuatu after Lola ripped through the region from 2023-11-18T06:03

Almost a month since tropical cyclone Lola ripped through Vanuatu.

Wellington's Signature Choir prepare for upcoming performance from 2023-11-18T06:01

Pacific performers prepare for upcoming show at Auckland's Spark Arena.

Gender equality and family planning: Part Two from 2023-11-18T06:00

Abortion rights, incest and creating safer environments for women to speak up against abuse discussed in this gender equality and family planning talanoa.

Pacific Waves for 17 November 2023 from 2023-11-17T06:04

Life is returning to normal in Fiji after severe tropical cyclone Mal shaved the country's western divisions. People in Vanuatu have marched against the ongoing political instability in the house. ...

Life returns to normal in Fiji post-cyclone Mal from 2023-11-17T06:03

Life is returning to normal in Fiji after severe tropical cyclone Mal shaved the country's western divisions.

Protests in Vanuatu over ongoing political instability from 2023-11-17T06:02

People in Vanuatu have marched against the ongoing political instability in the house.

Refugees in PNG told they'll be on the street in six days from 2023-11-17T06:01

A group of refugees, stranded in Papua New Guinea, has been told that they will lose all services on Wednesday next week.

Gender equality and family planning in the Pacific: Part One from 2023-11-17T06:00

Gender equality and family planning has been raised with Pacific leaders off the back of the Pacific Island's Forum

Pacific Waves for 16 November 2023 from 2023-11-16T06:03

A ship providing critical medical care in the Pacific has two weeks to pay a $300,000 repair bill; Cook Island tourism calls on visitors to be 'climate change conscious'; The endeavours of Pacific ...

Medical ship in the Pacific seeking financial support from 2023-11-16T06:02

A ship providing critical medical care in the Pacific has two weeks to pay a $300,000 repair bill.

Cook Islands tourism want visitors 'climate change conscious'' from 2023-11-16T06:01

Cook Island tourism calls on visitors to be 'climate change conscious'.

Sunpix awards celebrates Pacific leaders in NZ from 2023-11-16T06:00

The endeavours of Pacific people to better their communities and Aotearoa were celebrated over the weekend at the Sunpix Pacific Peoples Awards.

Pacific Waves for 15 November 2023 from 2023-11-15T06:04

Aitutaki matriarch shares fond memories of past Pacific leaders' forum; Domestic issues in front of mind for Federated States of Micronesia president Wesley Simina; Cook Islands' athletes depart fo...

Aitutaki matriarch shares fond memories of past leaders forum from 2023-11-15T06:03

Aitutaki matriarch recalls fond memories of past leaders forum.

Domestic issues in front of mind for Micronesia president from 2023-11-15T06:02

Domestic issues in front of mind for Micronesia president Wesley Simina.

Team Cook Islands depart for Pacific Games in Honiara from 2023-11-15T06:01

Cook Islands' athletes depart for Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

'NZ justice system fails Pacific peoples' - Pasifika lawyer from 2023-11-15T06:00

Criminal lawyer explains how NZ justice system fails Pacific peoples.

Pacific Waves for 14 November 2023 from 2023-11-14T06:03

Tuvalu PM tries to secure treaties before country submerged; Outer island community in Fiji reluctant to relocate despite sea level rise; Pacific aid map shows China reducing spending in the region.

Tuvalu PM on a mission to secure multiple treaties for country's future from 2023-11-14T06:02

Tuvalu's Prime Minister is throwing everything he can at securing treaties with his pacific neighbours before his country is submerged under water.  

Outer island community in Fiji reluctant to relocate from 2023-11-14T06:01

Outer island community in Fiji reluctant to relocate despite sea level rise.

Pacific aid map shows China reducing spending in the region from 2023-11-14T06:00

Pacific aid map shows China reducing spending in the region.

Pacific Waves for 11 November 2023 from 2023-11-11T06:03

Pacific Islands Forum leaders announce commitments for region's future; United Nations rep says the US is committed to climate financing for Pacific; Don't lift the ban on oil and gas exploration -...

Pacific leaders announce commitments for region's future from 2023-11-11T06:02

Pacific Islands Forum leaders announce commitments for region's future.

United Nations rep says America is committed to climate financing for the Pacific from 2023-11-11T06:01

The U.S representative to the United Nations says America is committed to delivering on climate financing for the Pacific.

'Don't lift ban on oil and gas exploration' - Vanuatu says to NZ from 2023-11-11T06:00

"Don't lift the ban on oil and gas exploration" - Vanuatu's climate minister says to incoming New Zealand government.

Pacific Waves for 10 November 2023 from 2023-11-10T06:03

Old wounds are re-opened at the Pacific Islands forum; Nauru's president a 'no show' at Pacific leaders retreat in Aitutaki ;Pro-choice advocates in Guam are elated over the US territory's supreme ...

Grudges still run deep during Pacific leaders meeting from 2023-11-10T06:02

The wounds of last year's rift at the Pacific Island's forum have re-opened.

Nauru's president a 'no show' at Pacific leaders retreat on Aitutaki from 2023-11-10T06:01

Nauru president a 'no show' in Aitutaki for Pacific leaders retreat.

Pro-choice advocates in Guam 'elated' over anti-abortion law from 2023-11-10T06:00

Pro-choice advocates in Guam 'elated' over anti-abortion law.

Pacific Waves for 9 November 2023 from 2023-11-09T06:04

Cook Islands culture on display for Pacific Islands Forum opening ceremony; Micronesia 'will continue to support' Baron Waqa to lead PIFs - Palau President; RNZ Pacific's shortwave service turns 75...

Cook Islands culture on display for Pacific Islands Forum from 2023-11-09T06:03

Cook Islands culture on display for Pacific Islands Forum opening ceremony.

Micronesia 'will continue to support' Baron Waqa to lead PIFs from 2023-11-09T06:02

Micronesia 'will continue to support' Baron Waqa to lead PIFs - Palau President.

RNZ Pacific's shortwave service turns 75 from 2023-11-09T06:01

RNZ Pacific's shortwave service reaches 75 years of broadcasting. 

Moana Pasifika new coaches are optimistic for next Super Rugby season from 2023-11-09T06:00

Moana Pasifika new coaches are optimistic for next Super Rugby season.

Pacific Waves for 8 November 2023 from 2023-11-08T06:04

Former Nauru president Baron Waqa unfazed over his critics; Cook Islands foreign minister speaks on forum's founding father; US and Australia set to provide cheaper internet for the Pacific; An act...

Former Nauru president Baron Waqa unfazed over his critics from 2023-11-08T06:03

Former Nauru president Baron Waqa unfazed over his critics.

Cook Islands foreign affairs secretary speaks on forum's founding father from 2023-11-08T06:02

Cook Islands foreign affairs secretary speaks on forum's founding father.

Four dead in violence during by-election, Papua New Guinea from 2023-11-08T06:02

Four people have died in violence during a by-election in Lagaip electorate in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province.

US and Australia set to provide cheaper internet for the Pacific from 2023-11-08T06:01

US and Australia set to provide cheaper internet for the Pacific.

An act of faith leads Samoan teenager to create golfing history from 2023-11-08T06:00

An act of faith leads Samoan teenager to create golfing history.

Pacific Waves for 7 November 2023 from 2023-11-07T06:03

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting begins this week; Cook Islanders share what it means to host forum leaders meeting; Pacific cacao farmers unlocks potential of their beans.

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting begins this week from 2023-11-07T06:02

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting begins this week.

Cook Islanders ready to embrace PIF delegation from 2023-11-07T06:01

Cook Islanders share what it means to host forum leaders meeting.

Pacific cacao farmers unlock potential of their beans from 2023-11-07T06:00

Pacific cacao farmers unlocks potential of their beans.

Pacific Waves for 4 November 2023 from 2023-11-04T06:04

Pacific leaders arriving into Rarotonga for the PIFs meeting; Special votes confirms there'll be NO Pasifika MPs in the next New Zealand government; Solomon Islands prepare to welcome thousands of ...

Pacific leaders arrive in Rarotonga for annual PIF summit from 2023-11-04T06:03

Pacific leaders arrive in Rarotonga for annual PIF summit.

Zero Pacific representation in NZ's incoming govt from 2023-11-04T06:02

Zero Pacific representation in NZ's next govt.

Solomon Islands prepare to welcome thousands of athletes from 2023-11-04T06:01

Solomon Islands prepare to welcome thousands of athletes for Pacific Games 2023.

Kiwi Samoan school student excels in Chinese language competition from 2023-11-04T06:00

Kiwi Samoan school student excels in Chinese language competition.

Pacific Waves for 3 November 2023 from 2023-11-03T06:04

A drought has been declared in parts of Tonga; What can we expect in the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum summit? Church leaders in PNG say they would rather save souls than provide public services; ...

Tonga set for a long drought from 2023-11-03T06:03

A drought has been declared for Tonga's main island Tongatapu as well as the nearby island of 'Eua.

Pacific analyst says China and US will 'stamp their mark' from 2023-11-03T06:02

Pacific analyst says China and US will 'stamp their mark' at PIF meeting.

PNG churches not keen to take on more govt services from 2023-11-03T06:01

PNG churches not keen to take on more govt services - commentator.

Support for deep sea mining moratorium grows from 2023-11-03T06:00

Support for deep sea mining moratorium grows as ISA meeting gets underway.

Pacific Waves for 2 November 2023 from 2023-11-02T06:04

NZ health and defence force tests emergency response. Bougainville woman wins seat in PNG parliament. Fiji's military continued intervention in govt affairs 'concerning' - Political expert. Nauru c...

NZ health and defence force tests emergency response from 2023-11-02T06:03

NZ health and defence force tests emergency response.

Bougainville woman wins seat in PNG parliament from 2023-11-02T06:02

Bougainville woman wins seat in PNG parliament.

Fiji's military intervention in govt affairs 'concerning' from 2023-11-02T06:01

Fiji's military continued intervention in govt affairs 'concerning' - Political expert.

Nauru crowns new beauty pageant winner from 2023-11-02T06:00

Nauru crowns new beauty pageant winner.

Schools in Vanuatu grapple with damages and disruptions in the aftermath of Lola from 2023-11-01T06:03

Schools in Vanuatu grapple with damages and disruptions in the aftermath of Lola.

Pasifika health leader opens up about living with breast cancer from 2023-11-01T06:02

Pasifika health boss shares personal journey of living with breast cancer

Cyclone Lola: Tikopia in urgent need for food and medical supplies from 2023-11-01T06:02

Cyclone Lola: Tikopia in urgent need for food and medical supplies

Veteran politician takes the top job in Nauru from 2023-11-01T06:02

Veteran politician takes the top job in Nauru

Pacific Waves for 1 November 2023 from 2023-11-01T06:02

Schools in Vanuatu grapple with damages and disruptions in the aftermath of Lola; Cyclone Lola: Tikopia in urgent need for food and medical supplies; David Adeang becomes Nauru's fourth president i...

Pacific Waves for 31 October 2023 from 2023-10-31T06:04

Pacific states voting against a UN resoltion for a ceasefire in Gaza has been called hypocritical; Last week's cyclone claims two lives in Vanuatu; Refugee advocate in Australia says Nauru's new pr...

Pacific states voting against Gaza ceasefire labelled 'hypocritical' from 2023-10-31T06:03

Pacific states voting against ceasefire in Gaza conflict labelled 'hypocritical'.

Cyclone Lola claims two lives in Vanuatu from 2023-10-31T06:02

Cyclone Lola claims two lives in Vanuatu.

Refugee advocate - Nauru's new president is the 'preferred choice' from 2023-10-31T06:01

Refugee advocate says Nauru's new president is the 'preferred choice'.

New Cal independence groups urges France to stop 'recolonising' from 2023-10-31T06:00

New Cal pro-independence groups urges France to stop 'recolonising'.

All Blacks and Springboks seek a fourth rugby world cup victory from 2023-10-28T06:02

All Blacks and Springboks seek a fourth rugby world cup title

Remote island in Solomon Islands battered by Cyclone Lola from 2023-10-28T06:02

Remote island in Solomon Islands also battered by Cyclone Lola.

Suspected deaths by suicides rates among NZ Pasifika people drops from 2023-10-28T06:02

Suspected deaths by suicides rates among NZ Pasifika people drops

Pacific Waves for 28 October 2023 from 2023-10-28T06:02

Remote island in Solomon Islands also battered by Cyclone Lola; Suspected deaths by suicides rates among NZ Pasifika people drops; All Blacks and Springboks seek a fourth rugby world cup victory

Pacific Waves for 27 October 2023 from 2023-10-27T06:04

Cyclone Lola destroys schools and more than 10,000 homes in Vanuatu; covid leads to record high numbers of HIV cases in PNG; and more than 60 researchers are in Samoa to set up a Pacific science ac...

Vanuatu in full recovery mode following Cyclone Lola's destructive force from 2023-10-27T06:02

Cyclone Lola destroys schools and homes in Vanuatu.

Covid leads to record high numbers of HIV cases in PNG from 2023-10-27T06:01

An NGO wants Papua New Guinea to realise the country is experiencing an alarming rise in new HIV infections.

The set up of a science academy in the Pacific labelled an 'important step' from 2023-10-27T06:00

The establishment of a Pacific Science Academy has been labelled an important step for the region.

Pacific Waves for 26 October 2023 from 2023-10-26T06:04

Vanuatu on high alert as tropical cyclone Lola makes landfall; Politicians involved in PNG illegal gun trade according to police; 'Slap in the face': Pacific climate advocates denounces Fiji PM's r...

Superstorm cyclone Lola makes landfall in Vanuatu from 2023-10-26T06:03

Superstorm tropical cyclone Lola makes landfall in Vanuatu.

Politicians involved in PNG illegal gun trade from 2023-10-26T06:02

Politicians involved in PNG illegal gun trade according to police.

Pacific climate advocates denounce Fiji PM's recent comments from 2023-10-26T06:01

'Slap in the face': Pacific climate advocates denounce Fiji PM's recent comments.

Posthumous award recognises the legacy of academic from 2023-10-26T06:00

Posthumous award recognises the legacy of Tongan Fijian academic.

Pacific Waves for 25 October 2023 from 2023-10-25T06:04

Tropical cyclone Lola develops into category 5 superstorm; Australia's new permanent resident visa opens doors for Pacific immigrants; New Green MP 'elated and humbled' to secure a seat in NZ Parli...

Tropical Cyclone Lola expected to cause major damage from 2023-10-25T06:03

Destructive hurricane force winds with gusts of over 300 kilometers are forecasted as Cyclone Lola moves towards Northern Vanuatu.

Australia's new permanent resident visa opens doors for immigrants from 2023-10-25T06:03

Australia's new permanent resident visa opens doors for Pacific immigrants.

New Green MP 'elated' to secure seat in NZ Parliament from 2023-10-25T06:01

New Green MP 'elated and humbled' to secure a seat in NZ Parliament.

Melanesian youth in NZ lead the way preserving unique cultures from 2023-10-25T06:00

Melanesian youth in New Zealand lead the way in preservation of their unique cultures.

Pacific Waves 24 October 2023 from 2023-10-24T06:04

Investigation exposes how the former Fijian government let a man get away with drug trafficking; NZ's ACT party committed to abolishing the Pacific ministry; The number of cyclones in the south Pac...

Fall of Fiji trafficker exposes previous government’s blind eye from 2023-10-24T06:03

Investigation exposes how the former Fijian governement let a man get away with drug trafficking.

Cyclones expected to increase in the Pacific due to El Nino from 2023-10-24T06:02

The number of cyclones in the south Pacific is expected to increase this year because of El Nino.

NZ's ACT party committed to abolishing Pacific ministry from 2023-10-24T06:01

NZ's ACT party committed to abolishing the Pacific ministry.

Toa Samoa no match for Kiwis in rugby league tournament from 2023-10-24T06:00

Toa Samoa no match for Kiwis in rugby league tournament.

Pacific Waves for 21 October 2023 from 2023-10-21T06:04

Pacific nations being targeted in the wildlife black market for butterflies; The New Zealand Green party is gearing up for a real battle from the opposition benches; Papua New Guinea's population c...

Rare butterflies trafficked into U.S from Solomon Islands from 2023-10-21T06:03

Pacific nations are being targeted in the black market for butterflies.

PNG population set to hit 21 million by 2050 from 2023-10-21T06:01

Papua New Guinea's soaring youth population is being viewed as an opportunity to turn the dial on systemic issues.

Pacific Waves 20 October 2023 from 2023-10-20T06:04

Pacific women in the legal profession most disciminated against in NZ; National's only Pacific MP elect Angee Nicholas in the spotlight; Melanesians Festival being held in Aotearoa; Female creative...

Pacific women most discriminated in NZ's legal profession from 2023-10-20T06:03

New survey reveals Pacific women in the legal profession are the most vulnerable to workplace discrimination.

NZ National Party's only Pacific MP elect Angee Nicholas from 2023-10-20T06:02

National's only Pacific MP elect Angee Nicholas' journey to NZ parliament.

Concerns over lack of Pacific representation in new NZ govt from 2023-10-20T06:02

The New Zealand Green party concerned about lack of Pasifika voices in New Zealand's next government.

Female creatives dominate Arts Pasifika Awards from 2023-10-20T06:01

Arts Pasifika Awards recognise excellence in Pacific arts across a range of arts practices and career stages.

New Zealand's Melanesian community prepare for its second cultural festival from 2023-10-20T06:00

Melanesians across Aotearoa are coming together in Auckland this weekend to celebrate their unique heritage.

Mental health services available for Pasifika migrants in Aotearoa from 2023-10-20T06:00

An Auckland-based mental health service is helping migrants from the Pacific cope with the stresses associated with settling in New Zealand.

Pacific Waves for 19 October 2023 from 2023-10-19T06:04

Fiji PM wants Pacific Ocean to be a conflict-free peace zone, Papua New Guineans continue to face fuel shortages; Toa Samoa fans meet their rugby heroes in person, France women's rugby captain has ...

Fiji PM vows to make Pacific conflict-free from 2023-10-19T06:03

Fiji Prime Minister calls for peacific ocean to be.

No end to the PNG fuel shortages from 2023-10-19T06:02

Papua New Guineans continue to face fuel shortages.

Toa Samoa fans flock to meet their sporting heroes in Auckland's CBD from 2023-10-19T06:01

Hundreds of league supporters unite to celebrate Toa Samoa Fan day ahead of weekend game.

French women rugby captain's Pacific heritage from 2023-10-19T06:00

France women's rugby captain on her Pacific heritage.

Pacific Waves for 18 October 2023 from 2023-10-18T06:04

Marshall Islands and U.S sign major deal;Tonga's main island of Tongatapu facing power outages due to volcanic ash corroding power lines; Delays to re-opening of critically important Porgera gold m...

Marshall Islands and U.S sign major deal from 2023-10-18T06:03

Negotiators from the Marshall Islands and the United States have finally signed off on their COMPACT III. 

Tonga power outages caused by volcanic ash from 2023-10-18T06:02

Tonga's main island of Tongatapu facing power outages due to volcanic ash corroding power lines.

Papua New Guinea gold mine opening delayed from 2023-10-18T06:01

Delays to re-opening of critically important Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea.

Pacific Island states meet ahead of COP28 from 2023-10-18T06:00

Pacific Island states work out priorities ahead of UN Climate Change Conference - COP28.

Pacific Waves for 17 October 2023 from 2023-10-17T06:04

As New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon begins forming a new government, Pacific leaders raise concerns about a lack of representation with a drastic drop of Pacific MP's; Fijian cultu...

New Zealand's new government lacks Pacific MPs from 2023-10-17T06:03

Pasifika leaders in NZ concered over lack of Pacific representation in the new National-led Government.

Pacific Political commentator hopeful of National-led govt from 2023-10-17T06:02

Pacific political commentator weighs in on opportunities for Pacific people in the new Government.

Celebration marks end of Fiji Language week from 2023-10-17T06:01

Community pride of Fijian culture has been showcased at the annual Fiji Day Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand over the weekend.

Fiji lose to England in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal from 2023-10-17T06:00

It was a hard fought battle for The Flying Fijian's who put their heart and soul into the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against England.

Pacific Waves for 14 October 2023 from 2023-10-14T06:04

Church group attempting to flee Israel feel 'let down' by NZ govt, A "no" vote would be a setback for Australia's relations with the Pacific - academic, Organised crime a growing problem in the Pac...

Church group attempting to flee Israel feel 'let down' by NZ from 2023-10-14T06:03

Church group attempting to flee Israel feel 'let down' by NZ govt

"No" vote would be setback for Australia's Pacific relations from 2023-10-14T06:02

A "no" vote would be a setback for Australia's relations with the Pacific - academic

Organised crime a growing problem in the Pacific - NGO adviser from 2023-10-14T06:01

Organised crime a growing problem in the Pacific - NGO adviser

Inaugural rugby league tournament kicks off this weekend from 2023-10-14T06:00

Inaugural rugby league tournament, Pacific Championships kicks off this weekend.

Pacific Waves for 13 October 2023 from 2023-10-13T06:04

PNG watchdog says there's much more to do after Paul Paraka jailed; PNG Prime Minister wants foreign police officers in leadership roles in local force; Pre-election survey captures mood of South A...

PNG watchdog says much more to do after Paul Paraka jailed from 2023-10-13T06:03

Transparency International Papua New Guinea says there is still much to do in the wake of the sentencing of disgraced lawyer, Paul Paraka, on misappropriation charges.

PNG's PM wants foreign police officers in leadership roles from 2023-10-13T06:02

Papua New Guinea wants to put 20 foreign police officers in leadership roles in the local force.

Pre-election survey captures mood of South Auckland residents from 2023-10-13T06:01

Pre-election survey captures mood of South Auckland residents.

Fiji champing at the bit for quarterfinal from 2023-10-13T06:00

Its been a long time between drinks:Fiji champing at the bit for quarterfinal.

Pacific Waves for 12 October 2023 from 2023-10-12T06:04

Typhoon Bolaven passes CNMI leaving minimal damage; Rufugees 'abandoned' by Aust in Port Moresby are feeling distressed; Freedom of religion in Fiji sparks public debate; Award winning theatre show...

Typhoon Bolaven passes CNMI leaving minimal damage from 2023-10-12T06:03

Typhoon Bolaven passes CNMI leaving minimal damage

Refugees 'abandoned' by Aust in Port Moresby are feeling distressed from 2023-10-12T06:02

Refugees 'abandoned' by Aust in Port Moresby are feeling distressed

Freedom of religion in Fiji sparks public debate from 2023-10-12T06:01

Freedom of religion in Fiji sparks public debate

Award winning theatre show celebrates Pasifika poets from 2023-10-12T06:00

Award winning theatre show celebrates Pasifika poets and writers

Tropical storm Bolaven on track to develop into typhoon from 2023-10-11T06:03

Tropical storm Bolaven on track to develop into typhoon.

Pacific Waves for 11 October 2023 from 2023-10-11T06:03

Tropical storm Bolaven on track to develop into typhoon; Fiji celebrates 53 years of independence; Researcher warns high cost of living will affect Pasifika children's learning; Museum exhibition i...

Fiji celebrates 53 years of independence from 2023-10-11T06:02

Fiji celebrates 53 years of independence.

Cost of living in NZ will affect Pasifika children's learning - researcher from 2023-10-11T06:01

Researcher warns high cost of living in New Zealand will affect Pasifika children's learning.

Sydney Museum exhibition explores Australia's colonial ties with Pacific from 2023-10-11T06:00

Museum exhibition in Sydney explores Australia's ties with the Pacific.

Pacific Waves for 10 October 2023 from 2023-10-10T06:04

Northern Marianas braces for tropical storm Bolaven; PNG inquiry reveals gender and sorcery based violence remains largely unreported; Mining company forced to consult with PNG environmentalists ov...

Northern Marianas braces for tropical storm Bolaven from 2023-10-10T06:03

Northern Marianas braces for tropical storm Bolaven.

PNG inquiry finds most gender and sorcery-based violence goes unreported from 2023-10-10T06:02

PNG inquiry reveals gender and sorcery based violence is largely unreported.

Mining company forced to consult with PNG environmentalists from 2023-10-10T06:01

Mining company forced to consult with PNG environmentalists over plans.

Fiji scrape through to quarters despite losing to Portugal from 2023-10-10T06:00

Fiji scrape through to quarters despite losing to Portugal.

Pacific Waves for 7 October 2023 from 2023-10-07T06:04

Another crisis looms over New Caledonia's nickel industry; 'First of its kind' Polynesian anime explores voyaging legends; NZ defence force personnel recalls intensive military exercise in Fiji; We...

Another crisis looms over New Caledonia's nickel industry from 2023-10-07T06:03

Another crisis looms over New Caledonia's nickel industry

'First of its kind' Polynesian anime explores voyaging legends from 2023-10-07T06:02

'First of its kind' Polynesian anime explores voyaging legends.

NZ defence force personnel recalls military exercise in Fiji from 2023-10-07T06:01

NZ defence force personnel recalls intensive military exercise in Fiji

Weaving business in Fiji empowers local women from 2023-10-07T06:00

Weaving business in Fiji empowers local women

Pacific Waves for 6 October 2023 from 2023-10-06T06:03

NZ Dawn Raids: 84-year-old Taupau Makalita Edwards wants justice; West Auckland arts centre a thriving hub for various ethnic communities; Single point needed for Fiji to progress onto rugby world ...

NZ Dawn Raids: Samoan migrant wants justice from 2023-10-06T06:02

NZ Dawn Raids: 84-year-old Taupau Makalita Edwards wants justice.

West Auckland centre a thriving hub for ethnic communities from 2023-10-06T06:01

West Auckland arts centre a thriving hub for various ethnic communities.

Single point needed for Fiji to progress to quarterfinals from 2023-10-06T06:00

Single point needed for Fiji to progress onto rugby world cup quaterfinals.

Pacific Waves for 5 October 2023 from 2023-10-05T06:04

Investigations reveals details of grifters bribing UN diplomats; 'Time will tell if the US follows through with Pacific funding pledges'; Tuvaluan communities in NZ honour and celebrate their langu...

Investigation reveals details of grifters bribing UN diplomats from 2023-10-05T06:03

An investigation reveals how two scam artists bribed UN diplomats.

'Time will tell if the US follows through': Henry Puna from 2023-10-05T06:02

'Time will tell if the US follows through with Pacific funding pledges' - PIF Secretary General.

Tuvaluan communities in NZ honour and celebrate their language from 2023-10-05T06:01

Tuvaluan communities in NZ honour and celebrate their language.

Pathways for climate migrants to NZ 'urgently needed' from 2023-10-05T06:00

Researcher says pathways for climate migrants to NZ are 'urgently needed'.

Pacific Waves for 4 October 2023 from 2023-10-04T06:04

"A humble man": Fiji Attorney General remembers David Toganivalu following death; PNG Minister eager for law changes to protect artists and designers; NZ Young Nurse of the Year Award recipient sha...

Fiji AG remembers David Toganivalu following death from 2023-10-04T06:03

"A humble man": Fiji Attorney General remembers David Toganivalu following death.

PNG Minister eager for law changes from 2023-10-04T06:02

PNG Minister eager for law changes to protect artists and designers.

Tongan male nurse scoops up top award from 2023-10-04T06:01

NZ Young Nurse of the Year Award recipient shares challenges facing Pasifika.

NZ sprinter raising funds to compete in Pacific Games from 2023-10-04T06:00

NZ sprinter raising funds to compete in Pacific Games.

Pacific Waves for 3 October 2023 from 2023-10-03T06:03

Peaceful protest urges NZ political parties to protect overstayers; World's largest Cook Islands festival returns to Aotearoa NZ; Fiji looking to secure quarterfinal spot in rugby world cup.

Peaceful protest urges political parties to protect overstayers from 2023-10-03T06:02

Peaceful protest in Auckland urges political parties to commit to protecting overstayers.

World's largest Cook Islands festival returns to Aotearoa NZ from 2023-10-03T06:01

World's largest Cook Islands festival returns to Aotearoa NZ.

Fiji looking to secure quarterfinal spot in rugby world cup from 2023-10-03T06:00

Fiji looking to secure quarterfinal spot in rugby world cup after beating Georgia.

Pacific Waves for 30 September 2023 from 2023-09-30T06:03

Vanuatu MP's fate to be decided next week by Supreme Court; Student protest in PNG escalates to fiery riots; Samoa's stellar performance in second half not enough to beat Japan in rugby world cup.

Vanuatu MP's fate to be decided next week by Supreme Court from 2023-09-30T06:02

Vanuatu MP's fate to be decided next week by Supreme Court.

Student protest in PNG escalates to fiery riots from 2023-09-30T06:01

Student protest in PNG escalates to fiery riots.

Pacific Waves for 29 September 2023 from 2023-09-29T06:04

National and NZ First party policies for unemployed is 'disappointing'; Access to govt information crucial for Pacific people; Pasifika youth in Wellington connect with Polynesian voyaging history;...

National&NZ First policies for unemployed 'disappointing' from 2023-09-29T06:03

Election 2023: National and NZ First policies for unemployed is 'disappointing' says Salvation Army social policy analyst, Ana Ika

Access to govt information crucial for Pacific people from 2023-09-29T06:02

Access to govt information crucial for Pacific people - Transparency International.

Wellington youth connect with Polynesian voyaging history from 2023-09-29T06:01

Pasifika youth in Wellington connect with Polynesian voyaging history.

Fiji and Samoa still in the running for Rugby World Cup from 2023-09-29T06:00

Fiji and Samoa still in the running for Rugby World Cup.

Pacific Waves for 28 September 2023 from 2023-09-28T06:03

New Zealand government urged to speak out against new allegations of Indonesia's military; Access to official information in Vanuatu is still limited; Conference to address challenges with Pacific ...

New allegations of Indonesian military torturing children from 2023-09-28T06:02

New allegations of Indonesian military torturing children in Papua.

Vanuatu civil service in disarray due to instability from 2023-09-28T06:01

Vanuatu civil service in disarray due to instability - Anti-corruption rep.

Conference to address challenges with Pacific region's cybersecurity from 2023-09-28T06:00

The Pacific Cyber Capacity Building and Co-ordination Conference is the result of the Pacific Islands Forum's commitment to recognise cyber security as a regional priority.  

Pacific Waves for 27 September 2023 from 2023-09-27T06:05

Election 2023: First time Pasifika voters in the South Island share their concerns; Cook Islands & Niue establish relations with the US; Defense analyst says US Pacific summit is significant for th...

Pasifika first time voters in the NZ's South Island share concerns from 2023-09-27T06:04

Election 2023: First time Pasifika voters in the South Island share their concerns

Cook Islands&Niue establish relations with the US from 2023-09-27T06:03

Cook Islands & Niue establish relations with the US

Defense analyst says US Pacific summit is significant for the region from 2023-09-27T06:02

Defense analyst says US Pacific summit is significant for the region

El Nino weather event declared for Vanuatu from 2023-09-27T06:01

El Nino weather event declared for Vanuatu

Samoan beauty queen sheds light on Pacific issues from 2023-09-27T06:00

Samoan beauty queen sheds light on Pacific issues

Pacific Waves for 26 September 2023 from 2023-09-26T06:05

Immigration and health were thorny issues for Pasifika in our New Zealand election debate; Tonga's hopes for the rugby world cup quarterfinals are dashed; and Pacific leaders continue to call for c...

Election 2023: Pacific candidates debate heats up over issues from 2023-09-26T06:04

Election 2023: Pacific candidates debate heats up over issues.

Lawyer 'disappointed' over Labour's timing of amnesty announcement from 2023-09-26T06:03

Immigration lawyer 'disappointed' over Labour's timing of amnesty announcement.

Tonga's hopes for rugby world cup quarterfinals are diminished from 2023-09-26T06:02

Tonga's hopes for rugby world cup quarterfinals are diminished.

Pac leaders continue call for climate action at UN from 2023-09-26T06:01

Pacific leaders continue to call for climate action at UN General Assembly.

Bougainville seeks limit on independence debate from 2023-09-26T06:00

Bougainville seeks limit on independence debate in PNG Parliament.

Pacific Waves for 23 September 2023 from 2023-09-23T06:04

A health campaign encouraging Pasifika women to self-test launches soon; US calls on Pacific countries to join coalition against synthetic drug threats; Climate change activist calls out the US and...

Cervical screening campaign encourages self-testing from 2023-09-23T06:03

Cervical screening campaign encourages Pasifika women to self-test.

US calls on Pacific to join coalition from 2023-09-23T06:03

US calls on Pacific countries to join coalition against synthetic drug threats.

Pacific climate champion says big countries lack 'ambition' from 2023-09-23T06:01

Pacific climate champion says big countries lack 'ambition'.

Delay in plans for Rarotonga's mural project from 2023-09-23T06:00

Delay in plans for Rarotonga's mural project.

Samoa's late effort not enough to beat Japan in rugby world cup from 2023-09-23T06:00

Samoa's stellar performance in second half not enough to beat Japan in rugby world cup.

Pacific Waves for 22 September 2023 from 2023-09-22T06:04

Lack of civic education leaves NZ school students 'ill-equipped'; Paris and New Cal pro-independence groups still at loggerheads over future status; Rarotonga's abandoned hotel refurbished and read...

Lack of civic education leaves NZ students 'ill-equipped' from 2023-09-22T06:03

Lack of civic education leaves NZ school students and youth feeling 'ill-equipped'.

Paris and New Cal pro-independence groups still at loggerheads from 2023-09-22T06:02

Paris and New Cal pro-independence groups still at loggerheads over future status.

Rarotonga's abandoned hotel refurbished and ready for business from 2023-09-22T06:01

Rarotonga's abandoned hotel refurbished and ready for business.

Med student aims to improve care for rheumatic fever patients from 2023-09-22T06:00

Medical student aims to improve Canterbury healthcare for rheumatic fever patients.

Pacific Waves for 21 September 2023 from 2023-09-21T06:04

Election 2023: Frontline Pacific health workers 'frustrated and exhausted'; Platform for untold Dawn Raids stories provides generational healing; Deep sea mining companies keen to begin operations ...

Frontline Pacific health workers 'frustrated and exhausted' from 2023-09-21T06:03

Election 23: Frontline Pacific health workers 'frustrated and exhausted'.

Platform for untold Dawn Raids stories provides healing from 2023-09-21T06:02

Platform for untold Dawn Raids stories provides generational healing.

Deep sea mining companies keen to begin operations in the Cooks from 2023-09-21T06:01

Deep sea mining companies keen to begin operations in the Cooks.

Expedition in the Marshall Islands contributes to conservation from 2023-09-21T06:00

Expedition in the Marshall Islands contributes to marine conservation efforts.

Pacific Waves for 20 September 2023 from 2023-09-20T06:04

NZ's international development conference begins this week, Dunedin chocolate factory gets behind Pacific koko growers, PNG struggle to bring HIV infection rates down, Weaving webs of statecraft an...

NZ's international development conference begins this week from 2023-09-20T06:03

NZ's international development conference begins this week.

Dunedin chocolate factory gets behind Pacific koko growers from 2023-09-20T06:02

Dunedin chocolate factory gets behind Pacific koko growers.

PNG struggle to bring HIV infection rates down from 2023-09-20T06:01

PNG struggle to bring HIV infection rates down.

Weaving webs of statecraft and diplomacy in the Pacific from 2023-09-20T06:00

Weaving webs of statecraft and diplomacy in the Pacific.

Pacific Waves for 19 September 2023 from 2023-09-19T06:04

Flying Fijians overjoyed after historic win over Australia in Rugby World Cup; Pacific leaders set to meet with US President Joe Biden for US-Pacific summit; US humanitarian mission gets underway i...

Flying Fijians overjoyed after historic win over Australia from 2023-09-19T06:03

Flying Fijians overjoyed after historic win over Australia in Rugby World Cup.

Pacific leaders set to meet with US President Joe Biden from 2023-09-19T06:02

Pacific leaders set to meet with US President Joe Biden.

US humanitarian mission gets underway in Samoa from 2023-09-19T06:01

US humanitarian mission in Samoa.

Pacific Waves for 16 September 2023 from 2023-09-16T06:04

NZ nurses union frustrated over inaction of 'failing' health system; Vanuatu future-proofing its road from climate change events; PNG marks 48 years of independence; Tonga and Samoa rise to the cha...

Nurses union frustrated over inaction of health system from 2023-09-16T06:03

NZ nurses union frustrated over inaction of 'failing' health system.

Vanuatu future-proofing its roads from climate change events from 2023-09-16T06:02

Vanuatu is the first Pacific country to develop a road design guide that takes into account future climate change events.

PNG marks 48 years of independence from 2023-09-16T06:01

Papua New Guinea PNG marks 48 years of independence.

Tonga and Samoa rise to the challenge for rugby world cup glory from 2023-09-16T06:00

Tonga and Samoa rise to the challenge for rugby world cup glory.

Pacific Waves for 15 September 2023 from 2023-09-15T06:04

Plans to increase health workforce in NZ 'doesn't go far enough' - Dr Collin Tukuitonga; Large scale logging continues in PNG despite Govt opposition; Cook Islands entrepreneur develops a 'super' a...

Plans to increase health workforce 'doesn't go far enough' from 2023-09-15T06:03

Plans to increase health workforce in NZ 'doesn't go far enough' - Dr Collin Tukuitonga

Large scale logging continues in PNG despite Govt opposition from 2023-09-15T06:02

A Papua New Guinea advocacy group, Act Now! and Jubilee Australia says Forest Clearance Authorities granted in PNG, are being abused.

Cook Islands' entrepreneur develops a new 'super' app for the Pacific from 2023-09-15T06:01

A new super app is being developed in the Pacific that will allow people to make instant money transactions including for remittances.

Young Maori and Pasifika Polyfest performers take the stage from 2023-09-15T06:00

Thousands of young people have been performing at Otago Polyfest this week, marking 30 years of celebrating Maori and Pacific culture.

Pacific Waves for 14 September 2023 from 2023-09-14T06:04

Vanuatu PM's response to death threat 'measured' - Tess Newton Cain, NZ Green Party candidate Efeso Collin hopes to sway Pasifika voters, Bougainville filmmaker Clive Porabou in need of new equipme...

Vanuatu PM's response to death threat 'measured' from 2023-09-14T06:03

Vanuatu PM's response to death threat 'measured' - Tess Newton Cain.

NZ Green Party candidate hopes to sway Pasifika voters from 2023-09-14T06:02

NZ Green Party candidate Efeso Collins hopes to sway Pasifika voters.

Bougainville filmmaker in need of new equipment from 2023-09-14T06:01

Bougainville filmmaker Clive Porabou in need of new equipment.

Community in Porgera town seek financial help from PNG govt from 2023-09-14T06:00

Business community in Porgera town seek financial help from PNG govt.

Pacific Waves for 13 September 2023 from 2023-09-13T06:04

Pacific nations struggling to retain trained nurses; Humanitarians pledge to reduce violence in the Pacific by 2050; Porirua's Measina Festival kicks off this week; Mana Moana musical returns with ...

Pacific nations struggling to retain trained nurses from 2023-09-13T06:03

Pacific nations struggling to retain trained nurses.

Humanitarians pledge to reduce violence in the Pacific by 2050 from 2023-09-13T06:02

Humanitarians pledge to reduce violence in the Pacific by 2050.

Measina Festival performances kick off this week from 2023-09-13T06:01

Measina Festival showcasing Pacific artists is underway in Porirua

Mana Moana musical spectacle heads to Auckland in November from 2023-09-13T06:00

Mana Moana musical showcase heads to Auckland.

Cook Islands shifts focus from Covid to fighting NCDs from 2023-09-12T06:03

Cook Islands shifts focus from Covid to fighting non-communicable diseases.

Pacific states 'bowing to China' over Fukushima issue from 2023-09-12T06:02

Former consultant to US government security agencies, Paul Buchanan, says Fukushima issue is more of a geopolitical and diplomatic problem than a scientific one.

Fiji lose to Wales in a thrilling rugby world cup match from 2023-09-12T06:01

Fiji lose to Wales in a thrilling rugby world cup match.

Pacific Waves for 4 May 2022 from 2022-05-04T06:03

Pacific elders say climate change is the real threat to the region not China; The Pacific media associations urge their governments to respect and protect media freedom; And a new report from Trans...

Pacific elders say Climate is the real threat not China from 2022-05-04T06:02

Pacific elders say climate change is the real threat to the region not China

Pacific governments urged to respect and protect media freedom from 2022-05-04T06:01

The Pacific media associations urge their governments to respect and protect media freedom.

Lack of capacity hampering Pacific anticorruption work from 2022-05-04T06:00

A new report from Transparency International finds a lack of capacity is hampering anti-corruption work in the Pacific.

Pacific Waves for 3 May 2022 from 2022-05-03T06:03

The former Tonga PM and current internal affairs minister lose their parliamentary seats; Doctors without Borders start their first Pacific project providing healthcare support to Kiribati; And Pac...

Tonga internal affairs minister loses parliamentary seat from 2022-05-03T06:02

Two Tongan MPs, one the former prime minister and the other a serving cabinet minister, have lost their seats in Parliament.

Doctors without Borders providing healthcare to Kiribati from 2022-05-03T06:01

Doctors without Borders start their first Pacific project providing healthcare support to Kiribati.

Pacific government's urged to prioritise water and sanitation from 2022-05-03T06:00

Pacific government's are urged to prioritise water and sanitation solutions.

Pacific Waves for Saturday 30 April 2022 from 2022-04-30T06:03

Pro-independence groups in New Caledonia wary of re-elected French president Macron; Australian economist says allowing more Pacific immigration would strengthen Canberra's regional standing; And c...

Pro-independence groups in New Caledonia wary of Macron from 2022-04-30T06:02

Pro-independence groups in New Caledonia wary of re-elected French president Macron.

Australia urged to allow more Pacific immigration from 2022-04-30T06:01

Australian economist says Canberra could improve its regional relations by allowing more Pacific immigration.

Concerns in the Cooks over police shooting stray dogs from 2022-04-30T06:00

Concerns in the Cook Islands over police rounding up and shooting stray dogs.

Pacific Waves for Friday 29 April 2022 from 2022-04-29T06:03

Chinese company fined for environmental damages in Fiji; CNMI governor Ralph Torres' impeachment stirring political rivalries in CNMI; And we talk with the people working to make a Vanuatu island t...

Chinese company fined for environmental damages in Fiji from 2022-04-29T06:02

Chinese company fined $FJD1,000,000 for environmental damages in Fiji.

Torres impeachment stirring political rivalries in CNMI from 2022-04-29T06:01

CNMI governor Ralph Torres' impeachment stirring political rivalries in CNMI

Working to make Vanuatu a crypto currency focus from 2022-04-29T06:00

And we talk with the people working to make a Vanuatu island the focus of the crypto currency world.

Pacific Waves for 28 April 2022 from 2022-04-28T06:03

Trauma symptoms still prevalent after Tonga volcano; Fiji election polls point to another tight election race - Academic; And a Samoan community leader in Australia says response to Seasonal Worker...

Trauma symptoms still prevalent after Tonga volcano from 2022-04-28T06:02

Trauma symptoms still prevalent after Tonga volcano.

Fiji election polls point to another tight election race from 2022-04-28T06:01

Fiji election polls point to another tight election race - Academic.

Samoa community leader says response to seasonal worker problems too slow from 2022-04-28T06:00

A Samoan community leader in Aus says response to seasonal worker problems has been too slow.

Pacific Waves for 27 April 2022 from 2022-04-27T06:03

Fiji election campaign period begins without an official election date set; A former governor general of Tuvalu puts his hat in the ring for Commonwealth secretary general; And we learn why equity ...

Fiji election campaign period starts without an election date from 2022-04-27T06:02

Fiji election campaign period begins without an official election date set.

Italeli vying for Commonwealth secretary-general's post from 2022-04-27T06:01

A former governor general of Tuvalu puts his hat in the ring Commonwealth secretary general.

Equity and sustainability biggest challenges for Pacific conservation from 2022-04-27T06:00

We learn why equity and longterm sustainability are among the biggest challenges facing conservation work in the Pacific.

Pacific Waves for 26 April 2022 from 2022-04-26T06:03

Pacific country's commemorate ANZAC day and pay tribute to their service men and women; US draws line in the sand regarding Solomons-China agreement; And the Fijiana Drua close out a dream debut se...

ANZAC day commemorated around the Pacific from 2022-04-26T06:02

Pacific country's commemorate ANZAC day and pay tribute to their service men and women.

US draws line in the sand regarding Solomons China agreement from 2022-04-26T06:01

US draws line in the sand regarding Solomons China agreement.

Fijiana Drua opening doors for Fiji women in rugby from 2022-04-26T06:00

Fijiana Drua close out a dream debut season with a hard fought win to clinch the Super Rugby W title.

Pacific Waves for 23 April 2022 from 2022-04-23T06:03

Top US officials meet with Solomons PM over China security treaty; FLNKS parties in New Caledonia standing firm on decolonisation from France; And Pacific country's are well poised for the return o...

Top US officials meet with Solomons PM from 2022-04-23T06:02

Top US officials meet with Solomons PM over China security treaty.

FLNKS parties firm on decolonisation from France from 2022-04-23T06:01

FLNKS parties in New Caledonia standing firm on decolonisation from France.

Pacific well poised for the return of tourism from 2022-04-23T06:00

Pacific country's are well poised for the return of tourism as borders reopen.

Pacific Waves for 22 April 2022 from 2022-04-22T06:03

Former Solomons PM says china security pact will not address domestic instability; Cook Islands businesses urge NZ govt to add Fiji to transit visa waiver list to make it easier to address staff sh...

Former Solomons' PM says country needs an economic solution from 2022-04-22T06:01

A former Solomon Islands prime minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, says the country needs an economic solution to its instability problems not a security solution.

Niue committed to maintaining national maritime reserve from 2022-04-22T06:00

Niue has re-affirmed its commitment to maintaining a maritime reserve across its entire ocean territory and exclusive economic zone, enforcing a ban on all foreign commercial fishing activity and i...

Pacific Waves for 21 April 2022 from 2022-04-21T06:03

Solomon Islands signs security cooperation agreement with China; But is Honiara taking the right path to addressing its domestic security problems? We get some analysis on the situation in country;...

Solomons signs security deal with China from 2022-04-21T06:02

Solomon Islands signs security cooperation agreement with China

Cooks businessman urges NZ waive transit visa for Fiji from 2022-04-21T06:02

Cook Islands businesses urge NZ govt to add Fiji to transit visa waiver list to make it easier to address staff shortages.

Academic - Solomons security issues tied to lack of development from 2022-04-21T06:01

Is Honiara taking the right path to addressing its domestic security problems? We get some analysis on the situation in country

Palau AM service restored years after Typhoon Bopha from 2022-04-21T06:00

Palau's national broadcaster has finally restored its AM service after it was destroyed by Typhoon Bopha in 2012

Pacific Waves for 20 April 2022 from 2022-04-20T06:03

Countries pledge more than $US16 billion to protect oceans; Renewed support in the Pacific for a moratorium on deep sea mining; And we hear about a company looking to turn a Vanuatu island into a '...

Countries pledge more that $US 16 billion to protect oceans from 2022-04-20T06:02

Countries pledge more than $US16 billion to protect oceans.

Renewed Pacific support for a moratorium on deep sea mining from 2022-04-20T06:01

Renewed support in the Pacific for a moratorium on deep sea mining.

Company looks to turn island into a 'Crypto-currency paradise' from 2022-04-20T06:00

We hear about a company looking to turn a Vanuatu island into a 'Crypto-currency paradise'.

Pacific Waves for 15 April 2022 from 2022-04-15T06:03

Pacific parliamentarians form alliance against Deep Sea Mining; Former Bougainville president to stand for regional seat in PNG election; Fijian to head University of Otago's Maori, Pacific and ind...

Pacific parliamentarians form alliance against Deep Sea Mining from 2022-04-15T06:02

Pacific parliamentarians form alliance against Deep Sea Mining.

Former Bougainville president to stand for regional seat from 2022-04-15T06:01

Pacific parliamentarians form alliance against Deep Sea Mining; Former Bougainville president to stand for regional seat in PNG election; Fijian to head University of Otago's Maori, Pacific and ind...

Pacific Waves for 14 April 2022 from 2022-04-14T06:03

Call for strong policies and commitments as Ocean Conference gets underway in Palau; NZR urged to do better by Maori and Pasifika female rugby players; And Niue tourism authority preparing for bord...

Fijian to head Maori, Pacific and indigenous studies from 2022-04-14T06:00

Fijian to head University of Otago's Maori, Pacific and indigenous studies.

Pacific Waves for 13 April 2022 from 2022-04-13T06:03

French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch is being taken to court for breaching his government's own Covid-19 restrictions; As the Palau government hosts the Our Ocean conference it is having to ...

Tahiti president in court, accused of breaching restrictions from 2022-04-13T06:02

French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch is being taken to court for breaching his government's own Covid-19 restrictions

Palau govt defending rollback of its national marine sanctuary from 2022-04-13T06:01

As the Palau government hosts the Our Ocean conference it is having to defend a proposal to roll back parts of its own national marine sanctuary.

PNG govt anticipating economic rebound from 2022-04-13T06:00

We speak to development economist Stephen Howes about the Papua New Guinea government's plans for its rebounding economy.

Pacific Waves for 12 April 2022 from 2022-04-12T06:03

In Palau this week global leaders are being urged to commit to concrete actions to protect the world's oceans; We check in on the plight of refugees being released by Australia after year's of inhu...

Leaders urged to make strong commitments at ocean conference from 2022-04-12T06:02

In Palau this week global leaders are being urged to commit to concrete actions to protect the world's oceans.

Support needed for refugees released by Australia from 2022-04-12T06:01

We check in on the plight of refugees being released by Australia after year's of unhumane treatement and detention.

Talanoa with NZ's Pacific ambassador for gender equality from 2022-04-12T06:00

We talanoa to Louisa Wall, New Zealand's newly appointed Pacific Ambassador for Gender Equality.

Pacific Waves for 9 April 2022 from 2022-04-09T06:03

Pacific leaders are challenging Health NZ to do better in caring for Pasifika communities; Papua New Guinea security forces to benefit from new leadership facility; Small businesses in Samoa are st...

Pacific health providers urge govt to ditch one-size-fits-all approach from 2022-04-09T06:02

Pacific health leaders challenge Health NZ to ditch one-size-fits-all approach.

Pacific leaders challenge to ditch one-size-fits-all approach from 2022-04-09T06:02

Pacific health leaders challenge Health NZ to ditch one-size-fits-all approach.

New PNG facility to help improve leadership in security forces from 2022-04-09T06:01

Papua New Guinea security forces to benefit from new leadership facility.

Samoa businesses calling for respite amid Covid-19 lockdown from 2022-04-09T06:00

Small businesses in Samoa are struggling to cope amid the country's Covid-19 lockdowns

Pacific waves for 8 April 2022 from 2022-04-08T06:03

Samoa government boosts funding for work to end violence against women and children; There are no women MPs in the current PNG parliament and the odds are again stacked against them heading into th...

Samoa govt boosts funding to end domestic violence from 2022-04-08T06:02

Samoa government boosts funding for work to end violence against women and children.

Odds stacked against women candidates in PNG election from 2022-04-08T06:01

There are no women MPs in the current PNG parliament and the odds are agains stacked against them heading into the June election.

SPREP well placed for challenges ahead - Kosi Latu from 2022-04-08T06:00

We talanoa to Kosi Latu the outgoing head of the South Pacific Regional Environement Programme on his 13 years of service in the role.

Pacific Waves for 7 April 2022 from 2022-04-07T06:03

We take a look at the Asian Development Bank's latest economic outlook for the Pacific region; PNG advocacy group demands harsher penalties for corruption and mismanagement of resources; We talanoa...

ADB forecasts positive return to growth for Pacific economies from 2022-04-07T06:02

We take a look at the Asian Development Bank's latest economic outlook for the Pacific region.

PNG advocacy group calls for harsher penalties for corruption from 2022-04-07T06:01

PNG political parties urged to rethink how resource management and corruption is dealt with in the country.

Solomons first female premier hopes to transform old mindsets from 2022-04-07T06:00

We talanoa to Solomon Islands first female provincial premier who is seeking to transform old mindsets.

Pacific Waves for 6 April 2022 from 2022-04-06T06:03

The Fiji government's stance on violence against women is being questioned after conflicting remarks on the floor of parliament; There are concerns for the safety of voters ahead of the PNG electio...

Fiji govt position on violence against women questioned from 2022-04-06T06:02

The Fiji govt's stance on violence against women is being questioned after conflicting remarks on the floor of parliament.

Concern for voter safety ahead of the PNG election from 2022-04-06T06:01

There are concerns for the safety of voters ahead of the PNG elections.

Aus and NZ urged to lead by example after latest climate report from 2022-04-06T06:00

Australia and New Zealand are being urged to lead by example after the latest climate report.

Pacific Waves for 5 April 2022 from 2022-04-05T06:03

We check in with the Tongan business community as govt announces a $9million recovery package; Also more calls are being made for investment in Pacific health amid the pandemic; And we examine the ...

Tonga govt announces $US9million recovery package from 2022-04-05T06:02

We check in with the Tongan business community as govt announces a $9million recovery package.

Call for serious investment in Pacific health and housing from 2022-04-05T06:01

A leading New Zealand epidemiologist is calling for 'serious investment' into Pacific health services and housing.

Australian public broadcasting could be revived in Pacific from 2022-04-05T06:00

We examine the slashing of Australian public broadcasting services in the Pacific on the eve of a potential revival of services to the region.

Pacific Waves for 2 April 2022 from 2022-04-02T06:03

A Solomons academic says fears of a Chinese military presence in Honiara are misguided; There are calls for more strategic govt funding for Pacific health providers; And we check in with Bougainvil...

Fears China military presence in Solomons misguided - Academic from 2022-04-02T06:02

A Solomons academic says fears of a Chinese military presence in Honiara are misguided.

Call for more strategic health funding for Pacific provid from 2022-04-02T06:01

There are calls for more strategic govt funding for Pacific health providers.

Progress for Bougainville group seeking Panguna redress from 2022-04-02T06:00

The group seeking redress for the destruction caused by the Panguna mine in Bougainville has appointed three companies to make an assessment of the damage

Pacific Waves for 1 April 2022 from 2022-04-01T06:03

The Federated States of Micronesia calls on Solomon Islands to abandon its pursuit of a security treaty with China; A team of New Zealand health experts are heading to Nuku alofa to help people tra...

FSM urges Solomon Islands to abandon China security agreement from 2022-04-01T06:02

The Federated States of Micronesia calls on Solomon Islands to abandon its pursuit of a security treaty with China.

NZ medical team to help Tongans traumatised by disaster from 2022-04-01T06:01

A team of New Zealand health experts are heading to Nuku alofa to help people traumatised by January's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Bougainville remembers Aotearoa's Moana Jackson from 2022-04-01T06:00

Moana Jackson's role in helping Bougainville towards self determination not forgotten.

Pacific Waves for 31 March 2022 from 2022-03-31T06:03

Concerns are raised about a mass voter re-registration exercise in Fiji; The Cook Islands government prepares to reopen its borders to the world; And the Niue govt is urging the public to work with...

More awareness needed in Fiji election preparations - Academic from 2022-03-31T06:02

Concerns are raised about a mass voter re-registration exercise in Fiji.

Cook Islands preparing to open up to the world from 2022-03-31T06:01

The Cook Islands government prepares to reopen its borders to the world.

Niue govt warns public, stop flouting covid restrictions from 2022-03-31T06:00

The Niue govt is urging the public to work with them to keep covid contained in quarantine.

Pacific Waves for Wed 30 Mar 2022 from 2022-03-30T06:03

Solomon Islands prime minister breaks the silence on security agreement with China; Fiji and New Zealand strengthen their bilateral cooperation arrangements; And we talk football with only two matc...

Solomons PM breaks the silence on China security treaty from 2022-03-30T06:02

Solomon Islands prime minister breaks the silence on security agreement with China.

Fiji and New Zealand renew bilateral cooperation arrangements from 2022-03-30T06:01

Fiji and New Zealand strengthen their bilateral cooperation arrangements.

Solomons and New Zealand vie for FIFA World Cup qualification from 2022-03-30T06:00

We talk football with only two matches left to determine whether Solomon Islands or New Zealand will get a shot at making it to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Pacific Waves for 29 March 2022 from 2022-03-29T06:03

Transparency Solomon Islands says a lack of consultation has made people anxious about a potential security agreement with China, More concerns about deep sea mining as Nauru forges ahead with plan...

Solomons anti-corruption watchdog critical of Solomons China security MOU from 2022-03-29T06:02

Transparency Solomon Islands says a lack of consultation has made people anxious about a potential security agreement with China.

Aus and NZ input not a factor in Sols - China security MOU from 2022-03-29T06:02

Transparency Solomon Islands says a lack of consultation has made people anxious about a potential security agreement with China.

Concerns Pacific deepsea mining being fastracked from 2022-03-29T06:01

More concerns about deep sea mining as Nauru forges ahead with plans to dig up its seafloor in 2024.

Oscar Temaru French Polynesia court case deferred a fourth time from 2022-03-29T06:00

A court case in French Polynesia involving the pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru has been deferred for a fourth time.

Pacific Waves for 26 March 2022 from 2022-03-26T06:03

A draft security cooperation agreement, between China and Solomon Islands, has been leaked on social media. Australia accepts New Zealand's long-standing offer to take 450 refugees over three years...

Covid-19 continues to hit NZ's Pacific communities from 2022-03-26T06:00

In New Zealand, Covid-19 continues to hit Pacific Peoples hard with one of the highest hospitalisation rates due to a high volume of cases.

Australia accepts New Zealand's offer to take refugees from 2022-03-26T06:00

Australia accepts New Zealand's offer to take 450 refugees over three years

China-Solomon Islands security agreement leaked on social media from 2022-03-26T06:00

A draft security cooperation agreement, between China and Solomon Islands, has been leaked on social media

Pacific Waves for 25 March 2022 from 2022-03-25T06:03

Niue has ramped up its alert levels inlight of four new cases of Covid-19 at the border, New Zealand's Pasifika disability community respond to changes to Covid restrictions, and New Zealand touris...

Niue tighten restrictions after new Covid cases from 2022-03-25T06:03

Niue has ramped up its alert levels inlight of four new cases of Covid-19 at the border.

NZ Pasifika disabled community respond to mandate changes from 2022-03-25T06:03

New Zealand's Pasifika disability community respond to changes to Covid mandates

NZ tourists isolating in Rarotonga raise thousands for SPCA from 2022-03-25T06:03

New Zealand tourists use isolation time in Rarotonga to help local SPCA

Pacific Waves for 23 March 2022 from 2022-03-23T06:03

Community cases of Covid-19 are nearing 300 in Samoa as people wait to hear about whether the lockdown will be extended. New Zealand and Fiji make a pact to further strengthen its defence forces an...

Pacific Waves for 22 March 2022 from 2022-03-22T06:03

A call by the Pacific Islands Forum to keep women's rights at the centre of pandemic and climate change discussions at the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Papua New Guinea pr...

Pacific Waves for 24 March 2022 from 2022-03-22T06:03

Tonga rebuilds two months on since the volcanic eruption and tsunami, but its agriculture industry has been devestated. An exclusive interview with Palau's Head of State, And the untold mining hist...

PIF want women at focus of climate, pandemic recovery from 2022-03-22T06:02

A call to action has been issued by the Pacific Islands Forum at the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City.

Economic Downturn in Tonga from 2022-03-22T06:02

Two months have past since a volcanic eruption and tsunami devastated Tonga, leaving three dead and causing over 90 million US dollars in damages.

Frontline workers in Samoa feel the pressure from 2022-03-22T06:02

Community cases of Covid-19 are nearing 300 in Samoa as people wait to hear about whether the lockdown will be extended.

Efforts in PNG to refocus on TB care and treatment from 2022-03-22T06:01

Papua New Guinea preparing to mark World Tuberculosis Day.

Palau's Head of State disappointed with U.S from 2022-03-22T06:01

Palau's Head of State disappointed with U.S over diminishing economic attention, despite being a longtime partner.

New Zealand and Fiji Defence Ministers meet from 2022-03-22T06:01

New Zealand and Fiji have made a pact to work together to further strengthen its defence forces.

Pasifika leaders honoured in awards from 2022-03-22T06:00

Three Pasifika leaders have been honoured in the Commonwealth Points of Light awards 2022 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

The untold mining history of Banaba Ocean Island from 2022-03-22T06:00

The untold mining history of Banaba Ocean Island.

Kiribati groundwater issues highlighted on World Water Day from 2022-03-22T06:00

it's World Water Day so we take a look at the issues Kiribati is facing with groundwater.

Pacific Islands Forum issues a call to action at UN from 2022-03-21T06:02

A call to action has been issued by the Pacific Islands Forum at the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. A number of Pacific leaders want to ensure women are "at...

Pacific Waves for 19 March 2022 from 2022-03-19T06:03

Two months on from the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami, battling Covid-19 is the biggest issue confronting Tonga; Samoa has recorded its first Covid-19 case from community transmission an...

Tonga heading into a tougher one week lockdown from 2022-03-19T06:02

Two months on from the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami, battling Covid-19 is the biggest issue confronting Tonga.

Samoa records its first Covid-19 community case from 2022-03-19T06:01

People in Samoa are panic-shopping and there are long lines for money transfer businesses without social distancing in the hours before Samoa goes into level 3 lockdown at midnight. Samoa has recor...

Gaming harm is impacting a number of Pacific youth from 2022-03-19T06:00

Gaming harm is impacting a growing number of Pacific youth in Aotearoa. A new study has revealed shocking insights into the harmful effects of online gaming on Pasifika and how it could be a gatewa...

Pacific Waves for 18 March 2022 from 2022-03-18T06:03

The Greens have called for an urgent meeting with Government over the plight of 42 West Papua students who had their autonomous West Papuan scholarships funding cut last year; Preparations are unde...

Greens concern over fate of West Papua students from 2022-03-18T06:02

The Greens have called for an urgent meeting with Government over the plight of 42 West Papua students who had their autonomous West Papuan scholarships funding cut last year. The students are at u...

Biggest Pacific Islands cultural fesitval will be fully online from 2022-03-18T06:01

Preparations are underway for Polyfests first fully online event. It is the first time in its 47-year history that the show will go on without any crowds. RNZ Pacific reporter Lydia Lewis has the l...

An online platform is unpacking sensitive issues Pasifika face from 2022-03-18T06:00

Tabu Tok is an online platform that unpacks and addresses the sometimes sensitive issues that Pacific peoples face. Using informal talanoa, Tabu Tok brings together people from all walks of life in...

Pacific Waves for 17 March 2022 from 2022-03-17T06:02

The head of Fiji's women crisis centre says it's "shocking" that two prominent Fijian men are advocating for a convicted rapist to be allowed to play rugby; As in Aotearoa, Covid-19 is now impactin...

Fiji NGO hits out at support of convicted rapist to play rugby from 2022-03-17T06:01

The head of Fiji's women crisis centre says it's "shocking" that two prominent Fijian men are advocating for a convicted rapist to be allowed to play rugby.

Covid-19 continues to impact many in the Pacific from 2022-03-17T06:00

As in Aotearoa, Covid-19 is now impacting many of our Pacific neighbours with cases not only at the border but within the community.

Pacific Waves for 16 March 2022 from 2022-03-16T06:03

Diabetes New Zealand is urging the government to fund life-saving continuous glucose monitors; A costume from the latest spiderman movie, a private banquet and opera evening are but some of the ite...

Diabetes New Zealand urges funding for glucose monitors from 2022-03-16T06:02

Diabetes New Zealand is urging the government to fund life-saving continuous glucose monitors

Charity auction underway to support children in Tonga from 2022-03-16T06:01

A costume from the latest spiderman movie, a private banquet and opera evening are but some of the items up for auction in support of children in Tonga

What is IUU fishing and why is the Pacific measuring it? from 2022-03-16T06:00

We start a new talanoa series on the Pacific Tuna fishery and why measuring illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing matters?

Pacific Waves for Tuesday 15 March 2022 from 2022-03-15T06:03

Decolonisation from France still front of mind for FLNKS parties in New Caledonia; We speak with Saloti Sisifa, the woman behind the distribution of communty donated relief supplies in Tonga; And w...

FLNKS resolute on decolonisation from France from 2022-03-15T06:02

Decolonisation from France still front of mind for FLNKS parties in New Caledonia.

Talanoa with the woman behind relief distribution in Tonga from 2022-03-15T06:01

We speak with Saloti Sisifa, the woman behind the distribution of communty donated relief supplies in Tonga.

Kumu Hula Noenoelani on the legacy of Adrienne Kaeppler from 2022-03-15T06:00

We hear about the legacy of the late Adrienne Lois Kaeppler, American anthropologist and leading scholar of Pacific art and dance.

Pacific Waves for Saturday 12 March 2022 from 2022-03-12T06:03

A cautionary tale for Pasifika families...parents of a child with rheumatic fever are urging adults to take sore throats and rashes in children seriously; Pacific-led social and health providers st...

Pasifika warned to be vigilant against rheumatic fever from 2022-03-12T06:02

The parents of a young boy with rheumatic fever are urging adults, particularly in pacific communities, to take sore throats and rashes in children seriously. Around 33 percent of last year's cases...

Pasifika service providers struggling for funding from 2022-03-12T06:01

Efforts to obtain government funding to ramp up support for Pacific families in New Zealand during the pandemic is proving difficult for some Pacific-led social and health providers.

More Super Rugby Pacific action this weekend from 2022-03-12T06:00

We take a look at what is coming up in another action-packed weekend of Super Rugby Pacific.

Pacific Waves for 11 March 2022 from 2022-03-11T06:03

Niueans adjusting to a new normal after the detection of their first case of Covid-19; Papua New Guinea's largest broadcaster sacks core news staff just months out from a National election; And we ...

Niueans adjusting to new normal after first Covid-19 case from 2022-03-11T06:02

Niueans adjusting to a new normal after the detection of their first case of Covid-19.

Talanoa on Australia and New Zealand's Pacific spy operations from 2022-03-11T06:02

And we conclude this week's talanoa series on Australia and New Zealand's spy operations in the Pacific.

PNG broadcaster sacks core news staff ahead of an election from 2022-03-11T06:01

Papua New Guinea's largest broadcaster sacks core news staff just months out from a National election.

Pacific Waves for Thursday 10 March 2022 from 2022-03-10T06:02

Addressing gender disparity and climate justice were some of the Pacific themes for international women's day this year; And we continue our talanoa series on Australia and New Zealand's spy operat...

Pacific women encouraged to take up politics from 2022-03-10T06:01

Addressing gender disparity and climate justice were some of the Pacific themes for international women's day this year.

More insights into spy operations in the Pacific from 2022-03-10T06:00

We continue our talanoa series on Australia and New Zealand's spy operations in the Pacific.

Pacific Waves for Wednesday 9 March 2022 from 2022-03-09T06:03

More insights into Australian and New Zealand spy operation in the Pacific; The Fiji government is being pressured to raise the country's minimum wage; And there are concerns about the long-term ag...

Pacific Waves for Tuesday 8 March 2022 from 2022-03-08T06:03

Early warning lessons learned from aTonga's volcanic eruption and tsunami; Pasifika warned to be vigilant against Rheumatic Fever in children and teenagers; and New Zealand government is being urge...

Early warning lessons from Tonga's volcanic eruption from 2022-03-08T06:02

Early warning lessons learned from aTonga's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Pasifika urged to be vigilant against rheumatic fever from 2022-03-08T06:01

Pasifika warned to be vigilant against Rheumatic Fever in children and teenagers.

Greenpeace welcomes first step towards a global plastics treaty from 2022-03-08T06:00

The New Zealand government is being urged to show regional leadership in upcoming negotiations for a global plastics treaty.

Moana Pasifika one step closer to Super Rugby dream from 2022-03-07T01:20:51.075050

Moana Pasifika has been granted an unconditional licence to join an expanded Super Rugby competition next year.

Pacific Waves for 5 March 2022 from 2022-03-05T06:03

The Fiji government is being criticised for continuing to withhold funding support to a regional university; Pasifika health providers are being urged to unite in the fight against non-communicable...

USP students concerned at Fiji govt's ongoing funding cut from 2022-03-05T06:02

The Fiji government is being criticised for continuing to withhold funding support to a regional university; Pasifika health providers are being urged to unite in the fight against non-communicable...

Pasifika urged to unite against non-communicable diseases from 2022-03-05T06:01

The Fiji government is being criticised for continuing to withhold funding support to a regional university; Pasifika health providers are being urged to unite in the fight against non-communicable...

Cook Islanders rally to support victims of Ukraine invasion from 2022-03-05T06:00

The Fiji government is being criticised for continuing to withhold funding support to a regional university; Pasifika health providers are being urged to unite in the fight against non-communicable...

Pacific Waves for 4 March 2022 from 2022-03-04T06:02

We check in on the Covid-19 outbreaks in the French Pacific territories, which are showing signs of peaking; We sit down with Maori and Pacifica business owners Eli and Wyndi who are rolling out fi...

Covid outbreaks peaking in French Pacific territories from 2022-03-04T06:01

We check in on the Covid-19 outbreaks in the French Pacific territories, which are showing signs of peaking; We sit down with Maori and Pacifica business owners Eli and Wyndi who are rolling out fi...

Maori and Pasifika business owners urged to aim for the sky from 2022-03-04T06:00

We check in on the Covid-19 outbreaks in the French Pacific territories, which are showing signs of peaking; We sit down with Maori and Pacifica business owners Eli and Wyndi who are rolling out fi...

Pacific Waves for 3 March 2022 from 2022-03-03T06:03

We check in with health authorities in the Cook Islands where Covid-19 cases are on the rise; One of Papua New Guinea's oldest companies returns to Bougainville after being pushed out by the civil ...

Cook Islands prepared for Covid-19 community spread from 2022-03-03T06:02

We check in with health authorities in the Cook Islands where Covid-19 cases are on the rise; One of Papua New Guinea's oldest companies returns to Bougainville after being pushed out by the civil ...

Steamships Co. making a return to Bougainville from 2022-03-03T06:01

One of the oldest Papua New Guinea businesses is preparing to return to Bougainville after being forced out by the civil war.

NZ govt urged to resolve conflicting foreign policy roles from 2022-03-03T06:00

And we conclude our talanoa series on Australia and New Zealand's spy operations in the Pacific.

Pacific Waves for 2 March 2022 from 2022-03-02T06:04

What does the latest climate report from the United Nations chief scientific agency mean for the Pacific?; We continue our talanoa series on Australia and New Zealand's spy operations in the Pacifi...

Climate Commission response on legal challenge from 2022-03-02T06:03

In response to the interview on yesterday's show with Kalo Afeaki from Pacific Climate Warriors on a court case looking at aspects of Inaia tonu nei, the Climate Change Commission's advice to Gover...

What does the IPCC climate report mean for the Pacific from 2022-03-02T06:02

The United Nations chief scientific agency on climate change released its latest report on Monday. The I-P-C-C Working Group II report on climate impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability says man-mad...

More political representation by women needed in the Pacific from 2022-03-02T06:00

Most Pacific nations have little or no female representation in their parliaments, and despite efforts from various quarters to alter this, there are few signs change is coming.

Pacific Waves for 1 March 2022 from 2022-03-01T06:03

Friend or spy, NZ govt urged to resolve conflicting foreign policy roles;Pasifika across Aotearoa feeling the strain amid Omicron outbreak; And the Climate change commission is being taken to court...

Pasifika across NZ feeling the strain amid Omicron outbreak from 2022-03-01T06:01

As New Zealand marks two years of living with Covid-19, there are now more than 82 thousand active cases in the community.

Climate change commission accused of moving emissions goalposts from 2022-03-01T06:00

Lawyers for climate action are taking the New Zealand climate commission to court this week claiming they moved the goal posts on counting the country's carbon emissions.

Pacific Waves for 26 February 2022 from 2022-02-26T06:03

Cook Islands desperate for tourism workers as more locals leave in search of greener pastures in New Zealand; Rugby and Pasifika community mourn the loss of former All Black great Va'aiga Tuigamala...

Cook Islands losing workers to NZ from 2022-02-26T06:02

Cook Islands desperate for tourism workers as more locals leave in search of greener pastures in New Zealand.

Rugby and Pasifika community mourn loss of "Inga the Winger" from 2022-02-26T06:01

Rugby and Pasifika community mourn the loss of former All Black great Va'aiga Tuigamala.

Economic advisory council proposed in Solomon Islands from 2022-02-26T06:00

The Solomons govt is being urged to create an economic advisory council to support the Budget process.

Pacific Waves for 25 February 2022 from 2022-02-25T06:04

Health authorities in American Samoa are investigating possibile community transmission of Covid-19 in the territory; Newsroom staff walkout at Papua New Guinea's largest broadcaster EMTV; Greenpea...

Confirmed Covid-19 cases rises to 11 in American Samoa from 2022-02-25T06:03

Health authorities in American Samoa are investigating possible community transmission of Covid-19 in the territory.

EMTV saga could impact election coverage - Scott Waide from 2022-02-25T06:02

Newsroom staff walkout at Papua New Guinea's largest broadcaster EMTV

NZ govt urged to support strong global plastic treaty from 2022-02-25T06:01

Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling on govt to show regional leadership and support a strong global plastics treaty at the UN

Cable repairs bring joy and excitement in Tonga from 2022-02-25T06:00

We hear more stories of Tongan families reconnecting with phone and internet services in the kingdom now back online.

Pacific Waves for 24 February 2022 from 2022-02-24T06:03

Get vaccinated is the message for Pasifika as Omicron numbers continue breaking daily records; Restored telecommunications in Tonga bringing healing as families reconnect online;Advocates for the P...

"Get vaccinated!" Pasifika urged as Omicron numbers soar from 2022-02-24T06:02

Get vaccinated is the message for Pasifika as Omicron numbers continue breaking daily records.

Restored telecoms in Tonga bring healing from 2022-02-24T06:01

Restored telecommunications in Tonga bringing healing as families reconnect online.

New survey highlights issues faced by Pasifika Rainbow community from 2022-02-24T06:00

Advocates for Pasifika rainbow peoples call for more acknowledgement of the issues facing their community.

Pacific Waves for 23 February 2022 from 2022-02-23T06:03

Outrage in Fiji over prisoners being allowed to play in local rugby tournaments; Phone and internet services restored in Tonga; And we find out why the French presidential elections matter to their...

Outrage in Fiji over prisoners in rugby tournaments from 2022-02-23T06:02

Outrage in Fiji over prisoners being allowed to play in local rugby tournaments.

Phone and internet services restored in Tonga from 2022-02-23T06:01

Phone and internet services have been restored in Tonga with the completion of repair work on the Southern Cross undersea high speed nternet cable.

French Pacific gearing up for presidential election from 2022-02-23T06:00

We find out why the French presidential elections matter to their Pacific territories.

Pacific Waves for 22 February 2022 from 2022-02-22T06:03

Pasifika GPs say more Covid-19 awareness is needed for communities vulnerable to Omicron; A Iawyer wanting more representation for Norfolk Islanders is contesting for a seat in the Australian Feder...

More Covid-19 awareness needed for Pasifika communities from 2022-02-22T06:02

Pasifika health professionals are working hard to inform and educate their communities about the current Omicron outbreak and the importance of getting all three jabs to protect themselves and thei...

Norfolk Iawyer to contest for seat in the Aust Fed Parliament from 2022-02-22T06:01

A lawyer on Norfolk Island, incensed at the way Canberra treats the islanders, is chasing a seat in the Australian federal parliament.

Food security still a concern for Tongans who lost gardens from 2022-02-22T06:00

Food security still a concern for Tongans who lost gardens during last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Pacific Waves for 19 February 2022 from 2022-02-19T06:03

Salvation Army says more bad news than good news for Pasifika in this year's state of the nation report; Health authorities in the Cook Islands still confident they can prevent widespread community...

Pasifika disproportionately affected by NZ housing crisis from 2022-02-19T06:02

Salvation Army says more bad news than good news for Pasifika in this year's state of the nation report.

Cook Islands confident of preventing major Covid-19 outbreak from 2022-02-19T06:01

Health authorities in the Cook Islands still confident they can prevent widespread community transmission of Covid-19

Pacific Waves for 18 February 2022 from 2022-02-18T06:04

Attempts are being made to reopen Bougainville's controversial Panguna mine; Pasifika communities in New Zealand are being hit hard by the Omicron outbreak; We continue our talanoa series on new re...

Work underway in Bougainville to reopen controversial mine from 2022-02-18T06:03

Last week the Bougainville Government announced an agreement had been reach with Panguna landowners to re-open the controversial mine.

Pasifika told to brace for Omicron surge from 2022-02-18T06:02

Pasifika communities in New Zealand are being hit hard by the Omicron outbreak.

Pasifika communities plan longterm support for Tonga from 2022-02-18T06:00

Pasifika communities in NZ planning long term relief support for Tonga.

Pacific Waves for Thurs 17 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-17T06:03

We talk with the author of new research into drug trafficking and the impacts of transnational crime in the Pacific; Pasifika communities in New Zealand are being hit hard by the ongoing Omicron ou...

US and ANZAC deportation policies fuelling Pacific drug crisis from 2022-02-17T06:02

We talk with the author of new research into drug trafficking and the impacts of transnational crime in the Pacific.

Pasifika hard hit by NZ Omicron outbreak from 2022-02-17T06:01

Pasifika communities in New Zealand are being hit hard by the ongoing Omicron outbreak.

Call for reform in Papua New Guinea forestry sector from 2022-02-17T06:00

The Papua New Guinea government is being urged to implement reforms in the country's forestry sector.

Pacific Waves for 16 February 2022 from 2022-02-16T08:15

Where does the Pacific really fit into America's Indo-Pacific policy?; French Polynesia to create massive new marine sanctuary; As the Fijian Drua prepare to make their historic Super Ruby Pacific ...

Where does the Pacific fit into America's Indo-Pacific policy? from 2022-02-16T06:02

This week the United States released its Indo Pacific Strategy very clearly outlining its concern with the rising influence of China in the region and emphasising the need for a "Free and Open Indo...

French Polynesia to create massive marine sanctuary from 2022-02-16T06:01

The French Polynesian government says by 2030 it plans to create a marine sanctuary covering half a million square kilometres in the south-east of the territory. President Edouard Fritch announced ...

Fijian Drua set to make historic Super Ruby Pacific debut from 2022-02-16T06:00

As the Fijian Drua prepare to make their historic Super Ruby Pacific debut hear how much has gone into making it all possible.

Pacific Waves for 15 February 2022 from 2022-02-15T06:03

Pacific not picking sides in the geopolitical sparring match between the US and China ; Micronesia accepts olive branch from fellow Pacific Islands Forum members; The United Nations calls on the in...

Pacific not picking sides in US China sparring match from 2022-02-15T06:02

Pacific not picking sides in the US and China's geopolitical sparring match.

Forum has one last chance to make things right - Whipps from 2022-02-15T06:01

Micronesia accepts olive branch from fellow Pacific Islands Forum members

UN working with Tonga to build back stronger from 2022-02-15T06:00

The United Nations calls on the international community to stay the course in supporting Tonga to rebuild better and stronger.

Pacific Waves for 12 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-12T06:03

The US secretary of state's fly-in-fly-out visit to Fiji is raising some eyebrows in the region; Concern in the Pacific over low vaccination rates in some Pacific countries; And we complete our tal...

How significant is Blinken's Pacific tour? from 2022-02-12T06:02

The United States secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has been touring the region this week to "engage with Indo-Pacific allies and partners to advance peace, resilience, and prosperity across the ...

NZ Govt urged to prioritise Pacific nations for vaccines from 2022-02-12T06:01

The New Zealand government is being urged to prioritise sending more vaccines to Pacific countries as omicron spreads rapidly in the region.

NZ govt urged to review laws affecting overstayers from 2022-02-12T06:00

The authors of new research looking at the lives of undocumented families in New Zealand say the country's immigration laws are inhumane and cause life-long and inter-generational harm.

Pacific Waves for 11 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-11T06:03

We check in on Tonga's Covid-19 outbreak amid an ongoing recovery effort and we hear about the efforts of communities in New Zealand to help out; We hear from Tuvalu on becoming the ninth Pacific c...

Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Tonga from 2022-02-11T06:02

Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Tonga a double blow to the kingdom still trying to recover from the devastating volcanic eruption on January 15 and the tsunami it triggered.

Tuvalu ratifies PACER Plus trade agreement from 2022-02-11T06:01

Tuvalu last month became the ninth Pacific Island Forum member country to ratify the Australia and New Zealand led regional free trade agreement, known as PACER Plus.

NZ govt urged to review overstayer legislation from 2022-02-11T06:00

The authors of new research looking at the lives of undocumented families in New Zealand say the country's immigration laws are inhumane and cause life-long and inter-generational harm. The Unitec ...

Pacific Waves for 10 February 2022 from 2022-02-10T06:02

New research provides rare insight into the plight of undocumented families in Aotearoa New Zealand; We check out an app that is helping to combat transnational crime in the Pacific.

New research sheds light on undocumented families from 2022-02-10T06:01

New research provides rare insight into the plight of undocumented families in Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific customs agencies urged to use smallcraft tracking app from 2022-02-10T06:00

We check out an app that is helping to combat transnational crime in the Pacific.

Pacific Waves for 9 February 2022 from 2022-02-09T06:03

The Fiji government lifts Covid-19 restrictions as part of new strategic direction; Two shipments of aid donated by New Zealanders have arrived in Tonga but unloading them is proving a challenge; A...

Fiji govt lifts Covid-19 restrictions, focuses on recovery from 2022-02-09T06:02

The Fiji government lifts Covid-19 restrictions as part of new strategic direction.

More forklifts needed to unload aid in Tonga from 2022-02-09T06:01

Two shipments of aid donated by New Zealanders have arrived in Tonga but unloading them is proving a challenge.

Fiji rugby legends to help coach national sevens team from 2022-02-09T06:00

Two legends of Fiji Rugby have been appointed as assistant coaches for the National Sevens Team.

Pacific Waves for 8 February 2022 from 2022-02-08T06:03

Solomon Islands health authorities are stretched to breaking point as covid-19 deaths and cases continue to skyrocket; We check in on Covid outbreaks in the French Pacific territories of Tahiti and...

Solomons health system stretched as covid cases pass 3000 from 2022-02-08T06:02

Solomon Islands health authorities are stretched to breaking point as covid-19 deaths and cases continue to skyrocket.

Vaccine resistance still problematic in French territories from 2022-02-08T06:01

We check in on Covid outbreaks in the French Pacific territories of Tahiti and New Caledonia.

NZ border reopening too late for this years harvest from 2022-02-08T06:00

There has been an overwhelming positive response to the New Zealand Government's decision to reopen New Zealand's international borders. But not everyone is happy.

Pacific Waves for 5 February 2022 from 2022-02-05T06:03

No easy fix for High School shortages in Vanuatu, as teachers threaten strike action; The Tongan Government is assessing its lockdown restrictions; A star-studded Tongan invitational side will take...

No easy fix for high school shortage in Vanuatu from 2022-02-05T06:02

No easy fix for High School shortages in Vanuatu, as teachers threaten strike action.

The Tongan Government is assessing its lockdown restrictions. from 2022-02-05T06:01

The Tongan Government is assessing its lockdown restrictions.

Toutai Kefu to coach a star-studded Tongan invitational side from 2022-02-05T06:00

A star-studded Tongan invitational side will take on a vintage Queensland Reds outfit to raise funds for the nation's recovery effort.

Pacific Waves for 4 February 2022 from 2022-02-04T06:03

We talk with Tonga's prime minister about the Covid-19 lockdown and ongoing recovery in the kingdom; Vanuatu's digitisation of customs and border processes are paying off amid the pandemic; Moana P...

Five confirmed cases of Covid 19 in Tonga from 2022-02-04T06:02

We talk with Tonga's prime minister about the Covid-19 lockdown and ongoing recovery in the kingdom

Vanuatu digitisation of customs processes paying dividends from 2022-02-04T06:01

Vanuatu's digitisation of customs and border processes are paying off amid the pandemic

Moana Pasifika optimistic about new franchise from 2022-02-04T06:00

Moana Pasifika champing at the bit ahead of their first pre-season game against the Chiefs

Pacific Waves for 3 February 2022 from 2022-02-03T06:03

Tonga in lockdown after health authorities confirm cases of Covid-19 in the kingdom; Fijians warned non-communicable diseases are a major contributing factor to deaths from Covid-19; And UNICEF is ...

Tonga in lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise from 2022-02-03T06:02

Fijians warned non-communicable diseases are a major contributing factor to deaths from Covid-19.

NCDs: Call for a national reset, focus in Fiji from 2022-02-03T06:01

Fijians warned non-communicable diseases are a major contributing factor to deaths from Covid-19.

UN supporting Kiribati Covid-19 response from 2022-02-03T06:00

UNICEF is working with the Kiribati government to strengthen the response to their coronovarius outbreak.

Pacific Waves for 2 February 2022 from 2022-02-02T06:03

Omicron variant confirmed in Kiribati, we speak with health minister Tinte Itinteang about the response efforts; From digitisation to vaccine passports and new apps we learn how customs agencies ac...

Omicron variant confirmed in Kiribati from 2022-02-02T06:02

Omicron variant confirmed in Kiribati, we speak with health minister Tinte Itinteang about the response efforts.

Pacific vaccine passport months away from 2022-02-02T06:01

From digitisation to vaccine passports and new apps we learn how customs agencies across the Pacific are evolving amid the pandemic;

Speaking with Live it Tonga and reporting on the disaster from 2022-02-02T06:00

We speak with Talita Kefu and the team behind the social media group Live it Tonga working to keep families informed and connected amid the recovery from recent volcanic eruption and tsunami in the...

Pacific Waves for 1 Feburary 2022 from 2022-02-01T06:03

We speak with an epidemiologist about the implications of low vaccination rates in the Pacific; We check in on the recovery from the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga; Media organisations in S...

Could the next Covid-19 variant come from the Pacific? from 2022-02-01T06:02

We speak with an epidemiologist about the implications of low vaccination rates in the Pacific.

Tongan prime minister encourages citizens amid recovery from 2022-02-01T06:01

We check in on the recovery from the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga.

Reporting on Solomons Covid-19 outbreak hampered by govt - MASI from 2022-02-01T06:00

Media organisations in Solomon Islands are calling on the government for more accountability amid a worsening outbreak of Covid-19.

Pacific Waves for 29 January 2021 from 2022-01-29T06:03

Lack of funding, an outdated common roll and Covid-19 all big issues for this year's national election in PNG; Tonga seasonal workers in New Zealand still desperate to hear from loved ones, two wee...

PNG facing a myriad of election challenges from 2022-01-29T06:02

Lack of funding, an outdated common roll and Covid-19 all big issues for this year's national election in PNG.

Tongan seasonal workers still struggling to contact family from 2022-01-29T06:01

Tonga seasonal workers in New Zealand still desperate to hear from loved ones, two weeks since the eruption and tsunami.

ANZ report outlines economic outlook for Tonga from 2022-01-29T06:00

New research from the ANZ bank highlights the tough economic impact the disaster will have on the Kingdom.

Pacific Waves for 28 January 2022 from 2022-01-28T06:03

Kiribati capital in lockdown as Covid-19 case numbers climb; The Pacific Islands Forum launches a fundraising appeal for Tonga; And there has been an outpouring of support from Fijians to support f...

Kiribati capital in lockdown as Covid-19 case numbers climb from 2022-01-28T06:02

Kiribati capital in lockdown as Covid-19 case numbers climb.

Forum standing by to support Tonga from 2022-01-28T06:01

The Pacific Islands Forum launches a fundraising appeal for Tonga.

Fijian community donate to Tonga from 2022-01-28T06:00

There has been an outpouring of support from Fijians to support families in the Kingdom.

Pacific Waves for Thursday 27 January 2022 from 2022-01-27T06:03

Solomons mass vaccination and testing amid covid outvbreak;Telecommunications to be restored to Tongan islands most affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami; And in New Zealand Tongan RSE work...

Solomons mass vaccination and testing amid covid outvbreak from 2022-01-27T06:02

Solomons mass vaccination and testing amid covid outvbreak.

Vavau and Haapai comms to be restored this week from 2022-01-27T06:01

Telecommunications to be restored to Tongan islands most affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami

Tongan RSE workers weighing up their options from 2022-01-27T06:00

New Zealand Tongan RSE workers are weighing up their options as their families back home grapple with the fallout of the disaster.

Pacific Waves for Wed 26 Jan 2021 from 2022-01-26T06:03

Samoa extends its national lockdown measures as more covid cases are confirmed in isolation; Authorities in Tonga are working to expand telecommunications capacity in the kingdom to help people com...

Samoa suspending repatriations amid covid outbreak from 2022-01-26T06:02

Samoa extends its national lockdown measures as more covid cases are confirmed in isolation.

Work underway to expand communications in Tonga from 2022-01-26T06:01

Authorities in Tonga are working to expand telecommunications capacity in the kingdom to help people communicate with families overseas.

Tongans in NZ working overtime to ship supplies home from 2022-01-26T06:00

Help is on the way to Tonga from the diaspora Auckland with community members working around the clock to meet shipping deadlines.

Pacific Waves for 25 January 2022 from 2022-01-25T06:03

We check in on a worsening Covid-19 outbreak in Solomon Islands; There is concern about the impacts of  psychological and emotional trauma in Tonga as the recovery from the recent volcanic eruption...

Solomons covid cases pass 300 as outbreak worsens from 2022-01-25T06:02

We check in on a worsening Covid-19 outbreak in Solomon Islands.

Concern about psychological trauma amid Tonga's recovery from 2022-01-25T06:01

There is concern about the impacts of psychological and emotional trauma in Tonga as the recovery from the recent volcanic eruption and tusnami ramps up.

Bougainville landowners meet with mining giant Rio Tinto from 2022-01-25T06:00

The mining giant Rio Tinto has told a Bougainvillean group it should have made an earlier assessment of the damage their mine at Panguna had caused.

Pacific Waves for 25th December from 2021-12-25T06:04

A tentative date has been set for the swearing in of Tonga's prime minister; The result of a controversial independence referendum in New Caledonia is to be challenged in court; And later on in the...

Tonga PM to be sworn in early Jan from 2021-12-25T06:03

A tentative date has been set for the swearing in of Tonga's prime minister elect Siaosi Sovaleni.

New Caledonia referendum result to be challenged in court from 2021-12-25T06:02

The result of New Caledonia's controversial third and final independence referendum is to be challenged in France's highest administrative court.

Pacific ocean advocates call urgent moratorium on seabed mining from 2021-12-25T06:01

Ocean advocates are calling for an urgent moratorium on seabed mining

2022 looking up for Pacific Sports from 2021-12-25T06:00

2021 has been a really tough year for sports fans and teams all around the world and the Pacific has been no exception.

Pacific Waves for 24 December 2021 from 2021-12-24T06:03

Trouble in politics in the Northern Marianas where the House of Representatives is seeking to impeach the governor Ralph DLG Torres; A Tourism business owner in Vanuatu has welcomed the new investm...

CNMI governor resigned to being impeached from 2021-12-24T06:02

Trouble in politics in the Northern Marianas where the House of Representatives is seeking to impeach the governor Ralph DLG Torres.

Vanuatu tourism operator welcomes NZ investment fund from 2021-12-24T06:01

A Tourism business owner in Vanuatu has welcomed the new investment fund announced by the New Zealand Government to support Covid-19 recovery in the Pacific.

Fiji's first major sporting event since Covid a success from 2021-12-24T06:00

To Fiji now, where earlier this month the first major sporting event since the country emerged from almost two years of Covid lockdowns was succesffully staged.

Pacific Waves for 23 December 2021 from 2021-12-23T06:03

Tongan's have been told to protect water tanks from acid rain, as a volcanic eruption continues; A Kava bar owner in Auckland says moves to change kava laws in Australia could have negative impacts...

Tongans urged to take precautions amid volcanic eruption from 2021-12-23T06:02

Tongan's have been told to protect water tanks from acid rain, as a volcanic eruption continues.

Kiwi kava business concerned with regulatory changes from 2021-12-23T06:01

A Kava bar owner in Auckland says moves to change kava laws in Australia could have negative impacts for businesses in this country and the region.

Norfolk Island down but not out - says sacked mayor from 2021-12-23T06:00

Norfolk Island's mayor Robin Adams says it is time for the people to unite and have a say.

Pacific Waves for 22 December 2021 from 2021-12-22T06:03

We hear about the real world implications of breakthrough research on acute rheumatic fever; The head of the University of Fiji has categorically denied all allegations of widespread corruption at ...

Broader surveillance needed for strep infections from 2021-12-22T06:02

We hear about the real world implications of breakthrough research on acute rheumatic fever.

Fiji Uni head calls corruption allegations false and defamatory from 2021-12-22T06:01

The head of the University of Fiji denies all allegations of corruption at the institution.

Call for more awareness on excess drinking in Cook Islands from 2021-12-22T06:00

A Cook Islands advocate for more moderate drinking wants the Government to step up and help fund courses to teach people the dangers of excess drinking

Pacific Waves for 20 December 2021 from 2021-12-21T06:03

Proposed changes to Kava regulation in Australia draws criticism from the Pacific diaspora; Pasifika health experts in New Zealand are keenly awaiting public health advice on whether the time betwe...

Proposed changes to Aus kava regulation criticised from 2021-12-21T06:02

Proposed changes to Kava regulation in Australia draws criticism from the Pacific diaspora.

Pasifika health providers keen for Covid-19 booster timeline from 2021-12-21T06:01

Pasifika health experts in New Zealand are keenly awaiting public health advice on whether the time between second shots and boosters will be shortened.

How Tuvalu manages for water during drought from 2021-12-21T06:00

Access to a safe and sustainable water supply is a critical issue in many parts of the Pacific, not least in the nine tiny atoll islands of Tuvalu, where drought is common.

Pacific Waves for 18 December 2021 from 2021-12-18T06:04

Kanaks at a crossroads in their decolonisation journey; A Pacific survivor of historic abuse of the State wants the New Zealand government to act quickly to bring healing to survivors; Hopes Aust f...

Kanaks at a crossroads in their decolonisation journey from 2021-12-18T06:03

Kanaks at a crossroads in their decolonisation journey.

Hopes Aust foreign aid won't be cut in 2022 from 2021-12-18T06:01

A development economist calls on Australia not to cut foreign aid in the coming year.

Abuse survivor wants NZ government to act now from 2021-12-18T06:01

A Pacific survivor of historic abuse of the State wants the New Zealand government to act quickly to bring healing to survivors.

Pacific Waves for 17 December 2021 from 2021-12-17T06:03

A former Fijian academic has called for an independent investigation into corruptions claims that have surfaced at the University of Fiji; There have been mixed thoughts and opinions coming from Ka...

Siaosi Sovaleni elected prime minister of Tonga from 2021-12-16T06:02

Siaosi Sovaleni is the prime minister-elect of Tonga and we speak with Kalafi Moala about how the vote went down.

Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry report released from 2021-12-16T06:01

The New Zealand government releases the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry report.

Extension of Vanuatu border closure irks tourism operators from 2021-12-16T06:00

The New Zealand government releases the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry report.

Pacific Waves for 15 December 2021 from 2021-12-15T06:03

Tongans will shortly find out who their new prime minister will be; New Caledonia's pro-independence umbrella organisation says it doesn't recognise the legitimacy and validity of the third and fin...

Tongan leadership race on the home-straight from 2021-12-15T06:02

Tongans will shortly find out who their new Prime Minister will be.

Pro-independents reject New Caledonia referendum result from 2021-12-15T06:01

New Caledonia's pro-independence umbrella organisation says it doesn't recognise the legitimacy and validity of the third and final referendum.

Rebuild process underway for school torched during Sols unrest from 2021-12-15T06:00

The Solomon Islands ministry of education is conducting damage assessments of a promininent high school in the capital which was targetted by arsonists during last month's political unrest.

Pacific Waves for 14 December 2021 from 2021-12-14T06:03

Leading French politicians welcomed New Caledonia referendum result despite Kanak boycott; Aotearoa's Pacific music community celebrated another year of excellence with an awards ceremony hosted on...

French politicians welcome New Cal's rejection of independence from 2021-12-14T06:02

Leading French politicians welcomed New Caledonia referendum result despite Kanak's boycotting the independence vote.

Aotearoa's Pacific music community celebrate from 2021-12-14T06:01

Aotearoa's Pacific music community celebrated another year of excellence with an awards ceremony hosted online.

Access to historic sites the crux of latest Norfolk dispute from 2021-12-14T06:00

The Norfolk Island administrator is at loggerheads with the island's Council of Elders over access to an historic site.

Pacific Waves for 11 December 2021 from 2021-12-11T06:03

New Caledonia independence vote proceeds despite pleas for postponement; Vaccine event serving Maori and Pasifika to focus on needs of disabled; Victims of Solomons unrest in need of psychological ...

New Caledonia independence vote proceeds despite pleas for postponement from 2021-12-11T06:02

New Caledonian authorities are preparing for Sunday's third and final independence referendum after rejected pleas by the pro-independence parties to postpone it to next year because of the pandemic.

Vaccine event serving Maori and Pasifika to focus on needs of disabled from 2021-12-11T06:01

A vaccine event serving Maori and Pacific people with disabilities kicks off today - with a focus on inclusion.

Victims of Solomons unrest in need of psychological support from 2021-12-11T06:00

The Solomon Islands Red Cross says victims of the recent unrest in the capital are in need of psychological support.

Pacific Waves for 10 December 2021 from 2021-12-10T06:03

Sepik River communities in PNG launch a formal action to stop a gold mine development; More Pasifika sought for roles in anti-violence work; Protesters call on Cook Islands govt to keep border closed.

Communities go to the OECD over Sepik mine plan from 2021-12-10T06:02

Sepik River communities in PNG launch a formal action to stop a gold mine development.

More Pasifika sought for anti-violence roles from 2021-12-10T06:01

More Pasifika sought for roles in anti-violence work.

Protesters call on Cook Islands govt to keep border closed from 2021-12-10T06:00

Protesters call on Cook Islands govt to keep border closed.

Pacific Waves for 9 December 2021 from 2021-12-09T06:03

Pacific Tuna Commission meeting ends in status quo; Pacific civil society organisations call on the French Government to postpone New Caledonia independence referendum; A Solomon islands province i...

Pacific Tuna Commission meeting ends in status quo from 2021-12-09T06:02

Pacific Tuna Commission meeting ends in status quo; Pacific civil society organisations call on the French Government to postpone New Caledonia independence referendum; A solomon islands province i...

Pacific civil society urge France to postpone New Caledonia vote from 2021-12-09T06:01

Pacific Tuna Commission meeting ends in status quo; Pacific civil society organisations call on the French Government to postpone New Caledonia independence referendum; A solomon islands province i...

Malaitans to be polled to see if they still want autonomy from 2021-12-09T06:00

Malaita Province in Solomon Islands is planning to ask its people if they want self-determination.

Pacific Waves for 8 December 2021 from 2021-12-08T06:03

Fiji health authorities confident they have contained Omicron variant cases; The CNMI is undergoing 14 days of heightened restrictions to try and stymie a surge in covid cases; We check in on the M...

Fiji authorities confident Omicron cases under control from 2021-12-08T06:02

Fiji health authorities confident they have contained Omicron variant cases.

CNMI governor tightens Covid-19 restrictions, imposes curfew from 2021-12-08T06:01

The CNMI is undergoing 14 days of heightened restrictions to try and stymie a surge in covid cases.

Marshalls and FSM affected by ocean flooding from 2021-12-08T06:00

We check in on the Marshalls and FSM where there have been three days of ocean flooding.

Pacific Waves for 7 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-07T06:03

The Solomon Islands prime minster defeats no confidence motion despite searing criticism in parliament; Three now vying for prime ministership in Tonga; We hear about the curious case of a law bein...

Solomons PM defeats no confidence Motion from 2021-12-07T06:02

The Solomon Islands prime minster defeats no confidence motion despite searing criticism in parliament.

Three now vying for Tonga prime ministership from 2021-12-07T06:01

There had been hopes Tongan MPs would have sorted out who should be prime minister by now, but the selection process has been put back to the middle of next week.

Cook Islands parliament passes wrong law by mistake from 2021-12-07T06:00

We hear about the curious case of a law being passed unintentionally in the Cook Islands.

Pacific Waves for 4 December 2021 from 2021-12-04T06:03

The Solomon Islands government appears confident it can defeat an impending vote of no confidence; Concerns in NZ at the number of Pacific infants dying from Sudden Unexplained Deaths in Infancy; O...

Solomons govt intact ahead of no confidence vote from 2021-12-04T06:02

The Solomon Islands government appears confident it can defeat an impending vote of no confidence.

Concerns in NZ about Pasifika infant deaths from 2021-12-04T06:01

Pasifika health specialists in New Zealand are expressing concern at the number of Pacific infants dying from Sudden Unexplained Deaths in Infancy - or SUDI.

Calls for more Pacific representation in conservation orgs from 2021-12-04T06:00

An oceans advocate calls for more Pacific representation in conservation orgs.

Pacific Waves for 3 December 2021 from 2021-12-03T06:03

Fiji awaiting genomic sequencing results from Australia on possible Omicron variant cases; An oceans' expert is backing the Kiribati Government's plans to reopen a marine protected area to commerci...

Fiji awaiting genomic sequencing on possible Omicron variant from 2021-12-03T06:02

Fiji Health authorities have asked passengers who arrived in Fiji last week from Africa to self isolate pending investigations they may have been exposed to the new covid variant, Omicron.

Oceans expert backs Kiribati position on marine reserve from 2021-12-03T06:01

An oceans' expert is backing the Kiribati Government planned new approach to managing the Phoenix Island Protected Area.

Preliminary Marshalls census data showing population decline from 2021-12-03T06:00

Preliminary census results in the Marshall Islands are showing a dramatic decline in the country's population.

Pacific Waves for 2 December 2021 from 2021-12-02T06:03

West Papuans mark 60 years figting for self-determination; Hundreds of tourists have arrived in Fiji with tens of thousands more are expected this month; We dissect Papua New Guinea's biggest ever ...

West Papuans mark 60 years fighting for self-determination from 2021-12-02T06:02

West Papuans mark 60 years figting for self-determination.

Hundreds of tourists arrive to a Bula welcome in Fiji from 2021-12-02T06:01

Hundreds of tourists have arrived in Fiji with tens of thousands more expected this month.

PNG govt prioritises health and education in 2022 Budget from 2021-12-02T06:00

We dissect Papua New Guinea's biggest ever Budget which features boosts for health and education.

Pacific Waves for 1 December 2021 from 2021-12-01T06:03

Fiji rolling out the red carpet for international visitors; Food supplies becoming scarce in the riot battered Solomons capital Honiara; The United Nations has glaring problems in Samoa where the n...

Fiji welcomes international visitors back to its shores from 2021-12-01T06:02

Fiji rolling out the red carpet for international visitors.

Food scarcity and cash flow problems grip Honiara from 2021-12-01T06:01

Food supplies becoming scarce in the riot battered Solomons capital Honiara.

Samoa govt at loggerheads with UN country office from 2021-12-01T06:00

The United Nations has glaring problems in Samoa where the new govt has called for a review of its country presence.

Pacific Waves for 30 November 2021 from 2021-11-30T06:03

The cleanup has started in Solomon Islands as the country counts the cost of three days of rioting in the capital; The Kiribati government is facing criticism over its plans to roll back its protec...

Cleanup underway in Solomons after capital riots from 2021-11-30T06:02

The cleanup has started in Solomon Islands as the country counts the cost of three days of rioting in the capital.

Kiribati facing criticism for plans to scrap Phoenix Is reserve from 2021-11-30T06:01

Kiribati government facing criticism over plans to allow commercial fishing in marine protected area.

NZ border changes: Mixed mood in Fiji's Kiwi community from 2021-11-30T06:00

There's a mixed mood among New Zealanders abroad as they digest the major border changes announced by the government.

Pacific Waves for 27 November 2021 from 2021-11-27T06:04

Lawlessness persists in Solomons as Australian troops touchdown; Tongan government sticking to its decision not to facilitate anymore repatriation flights this year; Pasifika in New Zealand have re...

Lawlessness persists in Solomons as Aussie troops touchdown from 2021-11-27T06:03

Lawlessness persists in Solomons as Australian troops touchdown.

Pasifika reach major vaccination milestone from 2021-11-27T06:02

Pasifika in New Zealand have reached a major vaccination milestone, with 90-percent of Pacific communities have had at least the first covid-19 vaccination.

Tonga govt sticking torepatriation cancellations from 2021-11-27T06:01

Tonga's Government is saying no to a plea from RSE workers in New Zealand to return home before Christmas.

Mixed reactions to NZ's Pacific language survey from 2021-11-27T06:00

There are mixed reactions to New Zealand's plan to encourage more Pasifika to take part in its language survey launched this week across the country.

Solomons PM condemns rioters, calls for calm from 2021-11-26T06:03

Solomons PM condemns rioters and looters calling for calm in the capital.

Pacific Waves for 26 November 2021 from 2021-11-26T06:03

Solomons PM condemns rioters and looters calling for calm in the capital; We hear from people on the frontlines of Aotearoa's 'hidden pandemic';Pacific nations are gearing up for a huge boost after...

White Ribbon Day - Family violence does not discriminate from 2021-11-26T06:01

Raising awareness about family violence on White Ribbon day.

Excitement in Pacific countries after World Rugby rule change from 2021-11-26T06:00

Pacific nations are gearing up for a huge boost after the latest change to World Rugby's eligibility rules.

Pacific Waves for 25 November 2021 from 2021-11-25T06:03

Protestors take to the streets in Solomon Islands; With tourism jobs all but dried up more Cook Islanders are moving to New Zealand; And Norfolk economist says open immigration with Austrlia is des...

Pacific Waves for 24 November 2021 from 2021-11-25T06:03

Protestors take to the streets in Solomon Islands; With tourism jobs all but dried up more Cook Islanders are moving to New Zealand; And Norfolk economist says open immigration with Austrlia is des...

Protestors take to the streets in Solomon Islands from 2021-11-25T06:02

There has been unrest on the streets of Honiara today with large crowds of people calling for the prime minister Manasseh Sogavare to step down.

More Cook Islanders moving to New Zealand from 2021-11-25T06:01

More Cook Islanders have arrived in New Zealand, leaving family in exchange for financial stability and a new adventure.

Open immigration destructive for Norfolk Island - economist from 2021-11-25T06:00

A Norfolk Islander writer is accusing the Australian Government of imposing what he calls "zombie policies" on the island

Stranded Tongan RSE workers desperate to go home from 2021-11-24T06:02

A liaison officer, working with Recognised Seasonal Employer workers in New Zealand, says hundreds of Tongans stranded in this country are desperate to get home.

Australia's Pacific minister defends climate commitments from 2021-11-24T06:01

Australia's minister for the Pacific defends Canberra's climate change policies.

Maori and Pasifika turn-out for Porirua vax event from 2021-11-24T06:00

Maori and Pasifika communities turn up for Covid vaccination event in Porirua over the weekend.

Pacific Waves for 23 November 2021 from 2021-11-23T06:03

New research suggests some Pacific countries will struggle to achieve basic covid 19 vaccination coverage for years; An Australian company is undergoing an approval process to build and improve ser...

Wake up call for Pacific region over vaccination disparity from 2021-11-23T06:02

New research suggests some Pacific countries will struggle for years to achieve basic Covid-19 vaccination coverage.

New Fiji health plans to benefit Pasifika - Aspen Medical from 2021-11-23T06:01

An Australian company is undergoing an approval process to build and improve services at Fiji's hospitals despite not meeting the deadline set by the Fijian government.

A collection of Pacific proverbs released in new book from 2021-11-23T06:00

We talk with Dr Apisalome Movono about a book that brings together inspirational Pacific proverbs.

Pacific Waves for 20 November 2021 from 2021-11-20T06:03

Tonga's parliament has twelve new faces but no women; PNG's govt is being urged to be more clear in its vaccination messaging; The Cook Islands PM is calling for international recognition of climat...

12 new faces but no women in Tonga's parliament from 2021-11-20T06:02

The King of Tonga, TupouVI, had called for a new look parliament and after Thursday's election he has got his wish.

PNG govt urged to clarify its vaccination messages from 2021-11-20T06:01

Peter O'Neill, James Marape, Allan Bird, Lino Tim, Puka Temu, Emma Lawrey, David Manning, Johnny Blades Description: Papua New Guinea's government has been urged to strengthen and clarify its messa...

Cooks PM calling for international recognition of climate debt from 2021-11-20T06:00

The Cook Islands PM is calling on the international finance community to recognise the debt small island states are taking on for climate adaptation and mitigation.

Pacific Waves for 19 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-19T06:03

Papua New Guinea's government is again being urged by the international community to address gender-based violence; Fears of labour shortages persist in New Zealand despite the welcome arrival of m...

Progress on domestic violence 'very slow' in PNG from 2021-11-19T06:02

Papua New Guinea's government has again been urged by the international community to address gender-based violence and other persistent human rights problems.

RSE workers arrive but growers fear big test ahead from 2021-11-19T06:01

Despite the arrival of seasonal workers from the Pacific, there are fears the upcoming season will still be a big challenge.

Kiribati Govt within its rights to end PIPA status - Ocean Five from 2021-11-19T06:00

A group involved in funding the Phoenix Island Protected Area says its disappointed the Kiribati Government plans to end that status, but says it respects its right to do so

Pacific Waves for 18 November 2021 from 2021-11-18T06:03

Fiji is set to shorten curfew hours around the country as it reopens to visitors and Covid-19 restrictions across the country ease; Transparency International has surveyed thousands of people in th...

Fiji set to ease curfews as night businesses reopen from 2021-11-18T06:02

Fiji is set to shorten curfew hours around the country as it reopens to visitors and Covid-19 restrictions ease.

First Pacific corruption survey reveals worrying trends from 2021-11-18T06:01

Transparency International has surveyed thousands of people in the Pacific to find out more about the extent of corruption in the Pacific.

Pacific civil society continue calls for climate action from 2021-11-18T06:00

Action...now, is what civil society leaders from the Pacific are calling on after the outcome of COP26 climate summit left them deeply disappointed.

Pacific Waves for 17 November 2021 from 2021-11-17T06:03

Tongans prepare to head to the polls; We discuss COP26 outcomes with the head of the Pacific Regional Environment Program; The new vice chancellor of Auckland University of Technology shares some w...

Tongans advised by the King to choose wisely in Thursday poll from 2021-11-17T06:02

The people of Tonga head to the polls on Thursday.

Window on 1.5 degree future closing - Kosi Latu from 2021-11-17T06:01

We discuss COP26 outcomes with the head of the Pacific Regional Environment Program.

New AUT head encourages Pasifika students to stay the course from 2021-11-17T06:00

The new vice chancellor of Auckland University of Technology shares some words of encouragement for students amid the pandemic.

Pacific Waves for 16 November 2021 from 2021-11-16T06:03

Pacific civil society organisations disappointed after "most exclusionary" COP so far; Papua New Guinea's delegation is encouraged by new commitments made in Glasgow to protect rain forests; New Ca...

Pacific civil society disappointed after COP26 from 2021-11-16T06:02

Pacific civil society organisations disappointed after "most exclusionary" COP so far.

PNG COP26 delegation encouraged by commitments from 2021-11-16T06:01

Papua New Guinea's delegation is encouraged by new commitments made in Glasgow to protecting rainforests.

Palika party condemns France's insistence on Dec referendum from 2021-11-16T06:00

New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says France's decision to maintain the referendum date amounts to a declaration of war.

Pacific Waves for 13 November 2021 from 2021-11-13T06:03

The promise of a more muscular approach to holding climate crisis action to account; Fiji Borders reopen, govt targets 80,000 visitors in 60 days; Tongans go to the polls Thursday next week

COP26 - Lord Goldsmith says Pacific message is clear from 2021-11-13T06:02

The UK's Pacific Minister says Pacific nations' voice has been heard at COP26, and that the UK is committed to ensuring the international community's climate pledges are honoured.

Destination Fiji: Borders reopen, govt targets 80,000 visitors from 2021-11-13T06:01

Fiji has reopened to the world with the first commercial flight arriving in Nadi on Thursday after Covid-19 forced the country's borders to close in March last year.

Tongans go to the polls Thursday next week from 2021-11-13T06:00

In just six days Tongans will select their fifth government since constitutional changes bringing in more democracy.

Pacific Waves for 12 November 2021 from 2021-11-12T06:04

New Caledonia's pro-independence parties double down on referendum boycott; Signs of empty pledges in the final days of the UN's climate change summit in Glasgow; Tonga to make vaccinations compuls...

New Caledonia's pro-independence parties double down on boycott from 2021-11-12T06:03

New Caledonia could be heading for a troubling impasse as pro-independence parties say they won't respect the result of the imminent independence referendum if France maintains December 12 as the d...

Claims of empty pledges in the final days of COP26 from 2021-11-12T06:02

As negotiations continue in the final days of the COP26 global climate change summit in Glasgow, the leader of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme says Pacific nations are...

Tonga to make vaccinations compulsory from 2021-11-12T06:01

Tonga's Government is planning to make vaccination against Covid-19 compulsory for its citizens.

Preparations in full swing for re-opening of Cooks-NZ bubble from 2021-11-12T06:00

Preparations are in full swing for the re-opening of the Cook Island-New Zealand travel bubble.

Pacific Waves for 11 November 2021 from 2021-11-11T06:04

Violent conflict continues to cause mass displacement in the interior region of West Papua; A new exhibition revealing the impacts of climate change on Pacific communities has appeared in New Zeala...

Conflict in West Papua continues to cause displacement from 2021-11-11T06:03

Violent conflict continues to cause mass displacement and cost lives in West Papua, while the family of a prominent defender of Papuan human rights is the subkect of repeated attacks in Jakarta.

'Trouble in Paradise' - images of the climate crisis from 2021-11-11T06:02

A new exhibition revealing the impacts of climate change on Pacific communities has appeared in New Zealand's National Library this month.

Reinvigorating the Hawaii banana business from 2021-11-11T06:01

A farmer moves to help Hawaiian farmers grow their bananas, and end the reliance on imports.

Pacific Waves for 10 November 2021 from 2021-11-10T06:04

Officials in American Samoa confirm another Covid-19 positive case at the border; Researchers uncover some of the mysteries around sorcery related violence in PNG;An overview of the legal systems o...

American Samoa records 5th positive coronavirus case from 2021-11-10T06:03

Officials in American Samoa confirm another Covid-19 positive case at the border.

Research helping explain PNG's persistent sorcery violence from 2021-11-10T06:02

Researchers uncover some of the mysteries around sorcery related violence in PNG.

Legal systems of 16 Pacific nations discussed in a new book from 2021-11-10T06:01

An overview of the legal systems of sixteen Pacific nations and territories feature in a new book

Pacific Waves 9 November 2021 from 2021-11-09T06:04