RNZ: Dateline Pacific

In Pacific Waves today: Naoero withdraws from the International Criminal Court; Health expert warns El Niño could fuel sorcery accusation-related violence cases in PNG; How Pacific newsrooms are covering the rise in illicit drugs. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Mother in remote PNG area survives difficult birth; Life expectancy in the Pacific rising but still lagging - report; Pacific leaders urge for more global action on climate issues. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu honours lives lost in MV Matui tragedy; Pacific leaders renew calls for UN access to West Papua; First US deep-sea mining lawsuit filed over American Samoa plans; PINA president calls for greater support for Pacific newsrooms. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific media leaders call for stronger support across the region; Vanuatu joins global push to protect children from climate crisis; The Pacific faces a renewed threat from measles. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Naoero, Palau take Pacific issues to UN Assembly; NZ study highlights the impact of nurse understaffing; Pacific maritime safety under scrutiny amid deadly incidents; First Samoan astrophysicist speaks up for Pacific pathways.. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific media summit underway in Fiji; NZ political parties lay out foreign policies; Pacific voters in NZ urged to look beyond political promises; An illegal homebrew operation busted in Solomon Islands; Samoa and Tonga secure netball world cup spots. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji media leader calls for stronger support for women journalists; Pacific roundup: Key stories from around the region; University students weigh in on MAPAS scheme debate. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Second deadly boat incident in two months in PNG's East New Britain; Bougainville's long road to independence could get longer; Three Pacific sports teams qualify for world cup spots. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Ashfall-hit communities in Vanuatu set for a major aid boost; How will benefit cuts and rent hikes affect Pacific in NZ? NRL Warriors under pressure as Pacific netball shines. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Two men charged as Samoa-Vietnam murder investigation widens; Fiji's community urges govt to back HIV response with action; NZ Labour party promises visa-free travel for Pacific visitors. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji declares national HIV emergency; Fiji HIV crisis: Health expert calls for greater regional support; Vanuatu authorities seek charges over deadly MV Matui sinking. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific deep-sea mining debate comes under research spotlight; US says military presence at Penrhyn port is possible; Authorities condemn attack on Bougainville's Panguna mine site. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu investigates ferry disaster; Two siblings survive Vanuatu ferry incident; Auckland Airport cleaners struggle to make ends meet; Pacific teams compete in first-ever Oceania handball tournament. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: September 11 witness: 'I hope people become kinder'; Cabinet not consulted on NZ's PIF hosting offer; NZDF disposes 300 UXO's in Kiribati. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Naoero opens embassy in Jerusalem; Graves of Cook Islander soldiers vandalised in Rarotonga; Cook Islands school children learn about ocean protection. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Hurricane Lowell leaves trail of destruction in Hawaii; PNG's capital top cop gearing up for busy year ahead; New treaty between Aust and Solomon Islands on the horizon; New Pacific study explores bedtime habits. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: China may have influenced Sols PM motion challenge - journalist; Wellington's PNG community celebrate Tok Pisin language; How Facebook is shaping PNG sorcery debate - study; Three Pacific women celebrate major beauty pageant wins. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Back with three remarkable yet little-known events that have shaped Pacific lives and legacies, Untold Pacific History returns for season 3. Spanning Samoans displayed in a German zoo, teenagers who survived 15 months on a deserted island, and a Tokelauan island sold for a bottle of gin, this season will explore these extraordinary stories in Pacific history. These stories reveal how Pacific people have navigated isolation, colonial authority, and extraordinary adversity. Follow and listen to the new season of Untold Pacific History on the RNZ website or your favourite podcast app, or watch the video version of the documentary series on the RNZ website or on Youtube.Produced by Tikilounge Productions and made with the support of NZ On AirGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific Forum leaders summit wraps up in Palau; West Papua activist responds to Indonesia's UN visit pledge; Pacific connections celebrated at Koroneihana. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Cabinet revolt likely in Solomon Islands - ex minister; Pacific leaders demand more climate action; PNG Chiefs CEO says NRL entry 'transformative'; Cook Islands women dance to better health. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: US commits millions to various Pacific projects; Penrhyn MP welcomes port upgrade amid concerns; NZ diplomat to Tokelau remembered for service. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: NZ and the US inject millions into a new port in Penrhyn, Cook Islands; Cook Islands landowner questions investment in Penrhyn port; Pacific traditional leaders to gather at Māori Koroneihana. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Several leaders skip this year's PIF leaders summit; Solomon Isalnds Prime Minister heads home from Palau following motion of no confidence; Disability care puts strain on Pacific families. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Palau ready to host 55th PIF leaders summit; Bougainville's independence bid finally reaches PNG parliament; New Zealand Pacific realm nations gather in Auckland. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji health advocate highlights challenges facing Pacific mothers; New Zealand supports Pacific in preparing for birdflu; Tuvalu trials new approach to tackle waste problem. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: PNG parliament to decide over Bougainville's political future; Fiji's government relaxes tourism tax rules; Solomon Islands hosting of the Pacific games under scrutiny. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Questions raised over unlicensed whale-watching boat in Tonga; Pacific families facing prolonged fuel crisis - NGO; Cook Islands fisherman recalls finding cocaine package on beach. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Whale watching boat capsizes in Tonga; Major Pacific literary collection on display at Auckland Museum; The All Blacks stun the Springboks in first rivalry test. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu and Solomon Islands sign police MOU; American Samoa group takes legal action over US mining plan; Celebrating the Tongan language in Aotearoa. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Tokelau loses 60 percent of its fishing revenue; Fiji Bati captain calls time on decade-long NRL career. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: PNG says West Papua likely to be discussed by Pacific leaders in Palau; Cook Islands women raise awareness on menopause; United Auckland Gospel choir receives gold at world competition. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Access the biggest challenge for humanitarian workers in the Pacific; Scientists explore Samoa's deep ocean; New data about marine life unearthed in Cook Islands. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific urged to prepare for H5 bird flu; Samoa's historic Manu'a islands face deep-sea mining proposal; Ilegal log exports ongoing in PNG despite govt ban; Tongan language week begins in NZ. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's former PM claims govt is trying to silence him; Cook Islands Party looks to retain its power; US crackdown on birth tourism as Pacific territories face scrutiny. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Thousands registered to vote for Cook Islands election; Former NZ cabinet minister begins new role at Pacific NGO; Pacific musicians celebrated at this year's awards. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Future of Pacific music awards hangs in the balance; Fallout over China's recent missile test continues; All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu faces former team. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islanders head to the polls this week; Forum's China missile response reflects 'Pacific Way' - academic; US threatens to pull out of project in Micronesia. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Waqa says Kiribati and Nauru did not block China missile test statement; Concerns late enrolment law changes could disenfranchise Pasifika voters; Study considers diaspora voting rights for Samoan elections; Educator hopes Aotearoa will become the Pacific education hub for region. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Security features heavily at Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers meeting; Drought reaches parts of Papua New Guinea; Tokelau is one of the most sought-after locations in amateur radio; The Cook Islands celebrates its relationship with New Zealand. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Rescued climbers recovering well in Honiara; Pasifika unemployment figures paint a grim picture; Big political and economic challenges for New Caledonia's new president; Aotearoa marks 15 years of celebrating Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Cost of living is a dominant issue for Cook Islanders ahead of general election; Foreign policy of new-look Solomon Islands leads to fiery criticism in parliament; Rota residents welcome disaster relief package; New Caledonia's new President is the first Wallisian to hold the role. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Kiwi climbers who were trapped on Solomon Islands mountain, rescued; West Papua rebel army strikes again; Story of All Blacks legend, Jonah Lomu - brought to life on the big screen; A look back at some of the biggest sporting moments during the week for Pacific athletes and teams. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details