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 23 December 2023

A wrap of the biggest Pacific news stories of the year; Bougainville wants a 'working' moderator to solve PNG impasse; RNZ Pacific releasing short-film documentary of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption; RNZ Pacific Sports Correspondent wraps up pacific sporting highlights of the year.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 22 December 2023

Safety regulations reviewed following tragic death of a 50-year old man who died in a Rarotongan lagoon; Fiji economy is showing strong growth as one-year anniversary of the coalition government approaches; Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika take on the role of santa in South Auckland.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 21 December 2023

A 50-year-old New Zealand man died in Rarotonga's lagoon at Avaavaroa passage, which is a popular spot for swimming with turtles; The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has labeled COP 28 a 'disappointment'; The first Pacific Professor of Psychology at New Zealand's University of Otago hopes more follow suit.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 20 December 2023

An education researcher is concerned over NCEA pass rates in the Cook Islands and Niue; Part three of the re-opening of the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province; A Pacific community advocate encourages people to support families doing it tough this Christmas.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 19 December 2023

New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peter's meets with some Pacific leaders in Fiji.; A NZ government review of the Maori and Pacific Admissions Scheme is being called a waste of time by Pacific health leader; The Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province resuming operations this Friday.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 16 December 2023

Fiji hosts New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters for a 24 hour visit on his first overseas engagement; Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown pleased with funding commitments made at COP28 ; A Christchurch start-up wants to bring steam power to the Pacific islands to help cocoa farmers dry their beans; Vanuatu is still in a state of recovery after being lashed by three cyclones; Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province re-opens next week; Vanuatu still recovering after being lashed by three cyclones.

Pacific Waves for 15 December 2023

Pacific climate leaders critical of the new COP28 deal after marathon negotiations; Close to 200 Pukapuka and Nassau nationals living overseas are making their way home for Christmas; Pacific fisheries experts share findings from trip to Iceland; Pasifika social media influencers collaborate to create first Polynesian Zombie movie.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 14 December 2023

Following the resignation of high-profile health advocate Sir Collin Tukuitonga from his advisory roles the ACT Party thinks more people should do the same; Some Pacific nations change stance on United Nations vote for humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza; The Asian Development Bank is urging Pacific governments to improve the processes through which they fund their operations; And a Cook Islands and Fiji team take part in New Zealand secondary school athletics championships in Christchurch.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 13 December 2023

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 latest draft of the COP28 agreement as a "meaningless wish list of optional actions" ; Bougainville's quest for independence from Papua New Guinea has been put on the back burner; Iconic Samoan building in Central Auckland marks 45 years
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 12 December 2023

'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 been 'slow'.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 9 December 2023

NZ govt is sending all the 'wrong signals' - Tongan leader, COP28: Pacific church leader endorses fossil fuel treaty, Asparagus farm providing brighter futures for ni-Vanuatu workers, Popular Kiwi band releases tribute song for the Cook Islands people.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 8 December 2023

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 Timothy Masiu says being a journalist is pivotal; Cook Islander Taunga Kairenga takes out the New Zealand welterweight championship title.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 7 December 2023

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 Pollywood Pasifika Film Festival; New marine protected areas in PNG a 'haven' for endangered species
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 6 December 2023

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.
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

Pacific Waves for 5 December 2023

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 - study
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. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.