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 21 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: NZ parliament approves Samoa bill by Green Party MP; Lack of communication on Manawanui cleanup; Documentary challenges stereotypes of Pacific women; Tahiti and NZ football team claim semi-final spots.
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Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono addresses parliament during the third and final reading of his private members Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill). 20 November 2024

Pacific Waves for 20 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Pasifika have a moral duty to uphold Te Tiriti - climate activist; Hikoi mo te Tiriti gains support in Cook Islands; Pacific reps frustrated at sluggish progress at COP29; Australian Govt told it must act over issues with PALM labour scheme.
The national hīkoi converges at Parliament Grounds on 19 November 2024.

Pacific Waves for 19 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Academic instrumental in investigations of abuse in care; NGO hopes Fisheries Commission will move on transshipment and monitoring; Fijian woman makes history outer space; New Cal football team through to the OFC semi-finals.
astronaut in space

Pacific Waves for 16 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Climate negotiations need stepping up - Greenpeace; Solomon Islands home to world's largest coral; The ongoing struggle to stop illegal logging in PNG; Doctoral thesis explores cultural safety in physiotherapy.
Pristine Seas scientists conduct observations of the massive coral.

Pacific Waves for 15 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific people stand in solidarity with Māori over treaty bill; Big polluting nations need to pay up - Pacific leaders; Fetu Samoa rugby league success sparks pride for community; Pacific football teams confident for Oceania qualifiers.
Hīkoi supporters, Hamilton

Pacific Waves for 14 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific advocates call for more climate finance at COP29; 'Miracle baby' reveals critical gaps in Cooks healthcare; The need to find other occupations for Porgera illegal miners; NZ early childhood books translated to Micronesian languages.
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Pacific Waves for 13 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Survivors of abuse want meaningful redress; NZ celebrate first ever PNG language week; Pacific priorities outlined for COP29; Researcher explores forgotten Pacific instruments.
Auckland apology

Pacific Waves for 12 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: A Pacific geo-political expert says he expects US militarisation of the region to continue under Trump's presidency; A Palau Election Commission spokesperson says its highly unlikely president Surangel Whipps Jr. will lose the election; It was a mixed bag of results for Pacific teams in Rugby union and League tests over the weekend with big wins for the Flying Fijians and Fetu Samoa but heartbreak for Tonga and PNG.
A view of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, United States, on November 7, 2024, days after the national election. The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, serves as the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Aashish Kiphayet/NurPhoto) (Photo by Aashish Kiphayet / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Pacific Waves for 09 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders congratulate Donald Trump and commit to working with his incoming administration; Samoa Citizenship Bill passes through Committee of the Whole House; Pacific mental health and addiction service opens in Christchurch; Tonga are hoping to repeat their 2019 heroics when they meet Australia in the final of the Pacific Rugby League Championship on Sunday.
Mate Ma'a Tonga fans who turned up outside the main Mount Smart Stadium on Wednesday. 30 October 2024

Pacific Waves for 08 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: What Trump's presidency means for the Pacific; No basis for human body parts trafficking in PNG; Former Samoan PM weighs in on NZ citizenship bill; Fijian Tongan lecturer wins teaching award.
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. - Republican former president Donald Trump closed in on a new term in the White House early November 6, 2024, just needing a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Pacific Waves for 07 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Guam locals share thoughts on US election; Initial report into Bougainville's Panguna confirms destructive impact; PINA president calls for freedom of expression; Samoa national anthem under the spotlight.
Supporters wait for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to arrive at an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Pacific Waves for 06 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: American Samoans take to the polls; Cook Islands PM seeks to create new passports; Child mortality rates in Kiribati 'unacceptable' - consultant
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Pacific Waves for 05 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: What US election results would mean for Pacific region; Bus crash injures 13 Tongan seasonal workers; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga's rugby league team secures Pacific Cup finals spot.
People wait in line to vote on the last day of early voting at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 1, 2024. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP)

Pacific Waves for 02 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands PM returns from New Caledonia mission; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga and Kiwis clash excites rugby league fans
Kiwis centre Peta Hiku with Tonga forward Jason Taumalolo during the Kiwis Fan Day at Lilyworld.

Pacific Waves for 01 November 2024

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders appreciative of being able to meet with diverse groups in New Caledonia; There are hopes developed nations will take climate change more seriously as they themselves experience more severe natural disasters; There have been late arrivals and rare sightings in the Cook Islands whale migration season.
PIF troika plus leaders on Monday, 28 October, hold talanoa session with New Caledonia President Louis Mapou.

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