Pacific Waves

A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.

Presented by Susana Suisuiki

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Pacific Waves for 19 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: NZ Samoan music producer dies suddenly; Bougainville's Kauona says he'll win presidency; Cook Islands gear up for 60th celebrations; Budget talks underway in Tokelau.
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Toby Laing and MU (Chris Faiumu) discuss 25 years of Fat Freddy's Drop ahead of their latest album release.

Pacific Waves for 18 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Voting registrations close in Samoa; Nauru a step closer to mining in international waters; Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles; Manu Samoa to take on Scotland on Friday.
Samoa Election office staff

Pacific Waves for 17 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia deal: 'We need time'; Pacific health and police address drugs and HIV crisis; Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data; Deep sea mining continues to be scrutinised in Tonga.
French, right, and Kanak flags.

Pacific Waves for 16 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Still a lot of work to do following New Caledonia's 'historic' deal; NZ PM to be a no-show at the Cook Islands 60th celebrations; Australia hosts military exercise 'Talisman Sabre'.
Under the Cook Islands constitution, New Zealand cannot pass laws for the Cook Islands.

Pacific Waves for 15 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia signs 'historic' deal with France; Bougainville MP switching from women's reserved seat to Atolls constituency; Western Australia celebrates heritage listing; Free medicine on offer in PNG's East Sepik.
Left to right – pro-France leaders Sonia Backès, Nicolas Metzdorf, Gil Brial with FLNKS chief negotiator Emmanuel Tjibaou Photo: Nicolas Metzdorf

Pacific Waves for 12 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands MP warns workers about higher taxes; NZ commemorates 40th anniversary of Rainbow Warrior bombing; Co-operation the solution to PNG's pervasive violence - Barker; NZ's Pacific peoples minister speaks on census changes.
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Pacific Waves for 11 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Ratu Tevita bestowed three chiefly titles in Lau, Fiji; 'Lau province is complete again' - Fijian tutor on historic occasion; Call for national strategy after latest sorcery killing in PNG; Community leaders detail lockdown pain at Covid inquiry.
Tui Nayau, Tui Lau, Sau ni Vanua Ko Lau Installation

Pacific Waves for 10 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Journalist recalls last voyage on the fateful Rainbow Warrior; American Samoa declares dengue fever outbreak; Ratu Tevita predicted to stand in Fiji elections - professor; Kiribati youth embrace language through performances.
The Rainbow Warrior is in Marsden Wharf in Auckland Harbour after the bombing by French secret service agents.

Pacific Waves for 09 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: 'Very happy' - Solomon Island student returns from Israel; Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for chiefly ceremony; Vanuatu and Australia to re-ink agreement; Australian first nations fight to keep dialects alive.
heir Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u of the Kingdom of Tonga arrived at the Nausori Airport this morning for their official State visit where they were welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Biman Prasad, Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Hon. Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu and Special Envoy to the Pacific, His Excellency, William Toganivalu. (08.07.25).

Pacific Waves for 08 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Citizenship a hurdle for Pacific wanting to join ADF; Progress slow in Tonga cyber attack recovery; Tahiti remains dominant at Pacific Mini Games; Wallabies defeat Flying Fijians with close win.
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Pacific Waves for 05 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Justice admits to calling Fiji's ex commissioner 'universally corrupt'; Guam radiation survivors heartbroken over compensation exclusion; Bougainville appearing happy with independence talks progress; Tonga's Heilala festival a celebration of culture and heritage.
Miss Heilala 2025 contestants performing an opening dance

Pacific Waves for 04 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Marlborough flooding triggering for Samoan resident; Fiji PM hopeful Fijians can join Aust military; Fiji's former anti-corruption head's reputation destroyed - lawyer; Polynesian Panthers co-founder on proposed immigration law change; Tahiti tops medal tally at Pacific Mini Games.
PNG’s weightlifting queen, Dika Toua, has claimed 2 Gold and 1 Silver in the Women’s 53kg category on 2 July.

Pacific Waves for 03 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Run It continues to gain popularity among Pacific people; 'Not worth the risk' - neuroscientist on Run It; HIV crisis in Fiji claims over hundred lives; Advocates call for out-of-hours immigration visits to be outlawed.
Image of two people doing Run It Straight

Pacific Waves for 02 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan NZ sports veteran to run for Lower Hutt mayor; Micronesian summit begins in Majuro this week; US set to implement tax on remittances; Tonga's health ministry still grappling with cyberattacks.
Flags from most of the Micronesian islands participating in the regional summit this week fly outside the International Conference Center in Majuro on Monday. Photo: Giff Johnson.

Pacific Waves for 01 July 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan student arrives home safely from Israel; US to implement tax on remittances; Tahiti to observe Matarii as a public holiday; Pacific Mini Games underway in Palau.
Polino Falevaai, holding cheque, at AICAT - the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training.

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