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 04 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Wet weather does little to deter Polyfest spirit; BenarNews pause on operations a tragedy - veteran journalist; Tuvalu receives state of the art passenger and cargo vessel; Intergenerational trauma present among Bougainvilleans.
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Massey High School's Tuvalu group

Pacific Waves for 03 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Diversity stage comes to life at Polyfest; NZ show concerns over Cook Islands shipping registry; Tonga and PNG journos collaborate through media scheme; PNG's saint candidate a principled man - bishop.
Aorere College's Fijian group

Pacific Waves for 02 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Polyfest 2025 officially begins this week; West Papua PhD student launches exhibition; Pacific mustn't ignore 'waste management crisis' - recycling advocate.
Flag raising and powhiri at ASB Polyfest's 50th anniversary

Pacific Waves for 01 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Earthquake near Tonga leaves minimal impact; Scientist explains Tonga's earthquake; Fiji expat recalls terrifying earthquake experience in Myanmar; Samoa govt declares state of emergency; Moana Pasifika on a high after historic win over Crusaders.
A monk walks past damaged houses in Mandalay on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.

Pacific Waves for 29 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: NZ's new public health director announced; New initiative to address issues facing Pacific youth workers; Mixed outcomes from Tonga's development summit.
Dr Corina Grey.

Pacific Waves for 28 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Widow of late Green MP calls for inquest into death; Aust govt increase aid to fill in gaps by U.S; French Minister for Overseas returns to New Caledonia; Study investigates premature heart attacks among Fijians.
Vasa Fia Collins speaks to media after coronial conference into Fa'anana Efeso Collins' death

Pacific Waves for 27 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: NZ and PNG sign new partnership agreement; Hopes vote of no confidence change in PNG will be challenged; Fiji DPM hits back at former attorney-general; Samoan tech wiz named Young New Zealander of the Year.
Christopher Luxon and James Marape

Pacific Waves for 26 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Rabuka is the best man to rebuild Fiji - deputy PM; NZ qualifies for 2026 FIFA world cup; Tokelau to undergo national survey on cost of living; New water systems installed on Rabi Island.
New Zealand's Michael Boxall scores for New Zealand against New Caledonia goalkeeper Rocky Nyikeine.

Pacific Waves for 25 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: New allegations on Fiji PM's rolex watch; Media outlets scrambling following US funding cuts; Deep sea mining company denies branding accusation; NZ Pasifika scholars slam removal of sex-ed guidelines.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka sporting a gold Rolex watch (circled).

Pacific Waves for 22 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Tokelau's head of state looks ahead; Guam senator pushes for statehood; Tongan researcher investigates needles used for covid vax; Metals company accused of supporting US defence.
Administrator of Tokelau, Don Higgins, congratulates Ulu-o-Tokelau Esera Fofō Filipo Tuisano.

Pacific Waves for 21 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Head of UN office for disaster visits Pacific; PNG and Bougainville to hold more talks on independence issue; Fiji PM reverses decision to reinstate Lynda Tabuya; Oceania qualifiers for FIFA world cup kicks off.
From left: Tahiti captain Teaonui Tehau, New Caledonia captain César Zeoula, New Zealand captain Chris Wood and Fiji captain Filipe Baravilala ahead of Oceania World Cup qualifiers, Wellington 2025.

Pacific Waves for 20 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China; Foreign aid will survive despite the US wind back - academic; A new study looks at origins of Fiji's iguanas.
North and South Tarawa are seen from the air in the Pacific island nation of Kiribati May 23, 2013.

Pacific Waves for 19 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Tokelau holds inauguration for new head of state; Independence for Tokelau 'would be nonsense' - anthropologist; Head of PIF affirms US funding pledges on hold; Tonga holds national development summit.
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Pacific Waves for 18 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Separation of state and church is healthy - PNG priest; Fiji government fails to pass constitutional amendments; Increase of HIV cases in Fiji linked to 'bluetoothing'; Samoa public frustrated over continuous power outages.
Scientist holding tube with blood sample and label HIV Test near laboratory form, closeup

Pacific Waves for 15 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Potential third referendum for Tokelau's status; Bougainville throws down a gauntlet to PNG over independence; PNG passes constitutional amendment for Christian recognition; Unexploded ordnances littered across Solomon Islands.
US Marines rest in the field on Guadalcanal

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