Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa budget sees big increases; Health and economy under spotlight ahead of Tonga's election; Tokelau language week celebrated in NZ; New Pacific football league launched in NZ.

In Pacific Waves today: US govt shutdown reaches the Pacific; Seabed research ongoing amidst mining decision; Tonga needed to secure a win following brutal loss.

In Pacific Waves today: Academic warns of further political turmoil in Fiji; Pacific artists embrace their cultural roots; Pacific socials wrap with Coco Lance.

In Pacific Waves today: Experts warn of the Pacific becoming "narco-states"; Report shows NZ reducing its aid in the Pacific; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico.

In Pacific Waves today: Health experts warn HIV could spread across the region; Alarming gaps in measles vaccination among Pacific; Toa Samoa stomps on Tonga in brutal league match.

In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands government need to consult public on military set up - former Attorney General Sir Frank Kabui; PNG residents in Australia soon to be eligible for army; Pacific news wrap with Teuila Fuatai.

In Pacific Waves today: Violent disciplinary measures in Fiji schools not the answer - advocates; Setting health priorities in the Pacific region; Niue youth are 'eager' to learn their language - advocate.

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji's former PM sentenced over corruption charge; West Papua group claims 15 civilians killed in drone bombing; Pacific social media wrap with Coco Lance.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Cook Islands aviator returns home for defence exercise; Kiribati minister wants special seats for women in parliament.

In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands look into setting up a defence force; French Senate endorses postponing New Cal elections; Samoa no match for the Kiwis in Pac Champs opening round.

In Pacific Waves today: Ex Samoa PM files lawsuit against successor; Pacific leaders criticise reduced methane goals; Fiji teachers advocate for corporate punishment.

In Pacific Waves today: NZ foreign minister speaks on Manawanui compensation; Pacific vocalists deliver powerful performances on hit TV show; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.

In Pacific Waves today: Candidates confirmed for Tonga's election; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Climate experts address adaptation solutions.

In Pacific Waves today: People are sticking to the status quo - Nauru elections; Five to nine tropical cyclones predicted for the Pacific; New training initiative a game changer for Pacific workers.

In Pacific Waves today: Nauru election gets underway; Fiji must focus on the future as it marks 55th independence - academic; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico.