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.
Episodes
In Pacific Waves today: Norfolk Island to hold elections on New Years Day; Plans for Pasifika fale in Wellington underway; Young Cook Islanders take to the stage in Manukau.
In Pacific Waves today: No compensation yet for Samoa villages from Manawanui disaster; Fiji lawyers push back on contentious bill; The people of Atafu in Tokelau are working hard on self-reliance.
In Pacific Waves today: One year since devastating Vanuatu earthquake; Report reveals Fiji may be at risk of losing US aid; Niuean PhD scholar advances health equity for Pacific.
In Pacific Waves today: What the new Tongan PM appointment means for democracy; France ruled as not giving enough security to New Caledonia in 2024; Report reveals Fiji's health workforce crisis.
In Pacific Waves today: Tongan noble Lord Fakafanua elected prime minister; Fiji's first Indo PM says there's still no justice for his people; Auckland Samoan Catholic centre celebrates 30th anniversary.
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Tongan royals lend support for new public library; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.
In Pacific Waves today: US Marshallese threatened by aggressive deportation; Australia records largest number of indigenous deaths in custody; One election petition in Samoa still before the court; The Pacific's big fisheries body takes new conservation steps.
In Pacific Waves today: Ilegal sale of medical drugs in PNG a persistent concern; Pacific families urged to be vigilant against measles; Homeownership a reality for Pacific families in Porirua.
In Pacific Waves today: Kiwi optometrist works to restore eyesight in the Pacific; Cook Island youth in NZ urged to 'step forward'; University of Auckland opens new Pacific space.
In Pacific Waves today: One of conjoined PNG twins die; Cook Islands war heroes eligible for service medals; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.
In Pacific Waves today: A crucial leg of the process to decide Bougainville's future status has begun; Pacific leaders urged to think twice about deep sea mining; Cannabis movement in Fiji calls for law reform.
In Pacific Waves today: Tongan short film under consideration for the Oscars; Lack of human rights groups in the region concerning - report; Rugby World Cup 2027 pool groups released.
In Pacific Waves today: Tahiti community mourn for landslide victims; Former Kiribati president weighs in on next year's climate summit; Cook Islands paddling tournament wraps up.
In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's caretaker PM leadership 'weak' - journalist; PACER Plus agreement marks five years; Prevalence of burnout among NZ Pacific people 'alarming' - study.
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji Prime Minister fronts up on past military coups; Samoan news anchor wins Emmy award for Maui coverage; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.
In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu opposition leader accuses govt of being lazy; Pacific content creators win big at the Tiktok awards; Pacific news wrap with Koroi Hawkins.
In Pacific Waves today: Hundreds march in Fiji for women abuse survivors; Fiji military presents traditional apology to high chiefs; Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora.
In Pacific Waves today: Papuan activists sentenced to seven months imprisonment; PNG government tables national budget; Marshall Islands citizens to receive free money from government; Solomon Islands student showcases cultural heritage.
In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islanders in NZ celebrating language; Improved access to diabetes monitor a 'gamechanger'; International athletes compete in Cook Islands paddling event; Pacific news wrap with Koroi Hawkins.
In Pacific Waves today: What countries have agreed on as COP30 concludes; Samoan employer in NZ found guilty of slavery; Cook Islands govt working on repairing relationship with NZ; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.
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