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A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news.

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    Pacific Waves for 02 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 18:25


    In Pacific Waves today: Samoa official election results to be confirmed this week; Aust and China gift Sol Islands multi-million-dollar vehicles; Record number of women vie for Bougainville parliamentary seats; Manusina coach to push for more development opportunities. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 30 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 17:42


    In Pacific Waves today: Samoa general elections now closed; Fiji social services urges unity among faith communities; Bougainville's quest for independence remains top issue; NZ school choir competition embraces diverse languages. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 29 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 17:56


    In Pacific Waves today: Alcohol ban comes into effect for Samoa polling day; Canadian group closer to mining in international waters; Fiji facing kava shortage as a result of infected crops; Demand for seasonal workers slowing down. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 28 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 19:34


    In Pacific Waves today: With pre-polling in Samoa now over... more than 500 police officers are gearing up to support election officials in the main polls later this week; There are concerns in the Cook Islands that deep sea mining companies public engagement's and sponsored community initiatives are being used to try and sway public opinion in favour of the emerging industry; The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says he's not feeling the pressure as he seeks a second, five year, term in office; And finishing up with some sport Manusina Samoa's Keilamarita Pouri-Lane is not the only one in her family playing at the women's Rugby World Cup in England.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 27 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 21:39


    In Pacific Waves today: Marshall Islands parliament goes up in flames; Economists assess PNG's economy over 50 years; Samoa citizens get ready to cast their votes; Bougainville election soon approaching. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 26 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 19:47


    In Pacific Waves today: Mixed views on Samoa's leadership ahead of polling day; Report calls for stronger ties between NZ and the Pacific; Tough start for Pacific teams in women's rugby world cup. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 23 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 18:00


    In Pacific Waves today: Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards; Fiji hub helping businesses become investment-ready; Rugby rivals Tonga and Samoa prepare for battle.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 22 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 15:08


    In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control; Cook Islands govt considering exploration extension; Faith-driven boxer set to represent Samoa in Liverpool. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 21 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 18:11


    In Pacific Waves today: NZ and Pacific police face similar challenges - commissioner; PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence; Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 20 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 15:41


    In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands government to raise legal marriage age; Narco-subs going undetected in the Pacific; Potential reforms to Auckland's alcohol policy seen as a setback; NRL player switches allegiance to Samoa. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 19 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 15:57


    In Pacific Waves today: My Tongan language keeps me grounded - Dr Suliana Mone; Palau president bemoans exclusion of PIF partners; From the classroom to Bougainville parliament. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 15 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 20:44


    In Pacific Waves today: 'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister; New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy; Samoan director celebrates debut feature film success. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 14 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 18:52


    In Pacific Waves today: Samoa backs Solomon Islands' plan to defer partners meeting; Media reports of meeting deferral 'unfortunate' - former PIF director; Cook Islands and US sign agreement on seabed minerals. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 13 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 16:20


    In Pacific Waves today: US court ignores White House orders on commercial fishing; Pacific youth discuss climate loss in Samoa; Pacific rugby takes centre stage again. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 12 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 16:18


    In Pacific Waves today: Pasifika in NZ struggling with housing affordability - youth advocate; Pasifika lacking timely care following heart attack - health leader; Mother and son standing again in Bougainville election. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 09 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 25:45


    In Pacific Waves today: Pacific health systems 'stretched' amid dengue outbreak - WHO; Fiji's top prosecutor claims charges are bogus; What's ahead for Bougainville in its quest for independence; 'Art can be lifesaving' - Tongan creative Luca Walton. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 08 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 17:53


    In Pacific Waves today: Samoan family seeks answers into son's death; "It's anyone's game" former Bougainville colonel on election; Cook Islands tourism places strain on the environment. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 06 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 17:38


    In Pacific Waves today: Tonga govt signs new contract with mining group; More help needed to tackle dengue - Samoa health leader; Cook Islands relationship with NZ will remain - PM Mark Brown; Pasifika voices stand in Auckland local elections. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 05 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 15:49


    In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands opposition rejects independence; Bougainville group prepare women candidates for elections; Former Tonga PM tight-lipped on political ambitions; Eight-year-old Hawaiian athlete makes history. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 02 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 18:06


    In Pacific Waves today: NZ in Cook Islands domestic affairs 'improper' - Henry Puna; Paris agreement 'not enough' for Kanaks - Roch Wamytan; Pacific shoppers in NZ unhappy with locked up corned beef. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 01 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 20:29


    In Pacific Waves today: Pacific traditions key to tackling meth crisis - expert; Pacific countries unscathed following Russia earthquake; Bougainville election day challenges; Cook Islanders reflect on nation's 60th milestone. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 31 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 16:34


    In Pacific Waves today: Earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Tonga; Experts on earthquake's impact in the Pacific; CNMI residents advised to 'prepare' following earthquake; Unpacking historical ICJ ruling for Pacific communities. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 30 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 19:36


    In Pacific Waves today: Tonga government considering contract with mining group; Tonga's domestic airline back up and running; Samoan athlete drafted in European League of football; Cook Islands 60th anniversary attracts thousands. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 29 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 14:50


    In Pacific Waves today: NZ govt 'out of touch' with voting law change - Carmel Sepuloni; First Vanuatu language week celebrated in NZ; Cook Islander sets new all-time record at Davis Cup. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 25 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 22:10


    In Pacific Waves today: NZ calls on Cook Islands govt to test the views of locals; CNMI reeling from Governor's sudden death; UN's top court rules countries legally responsible for emissions; Pacific leaders react to ICJ ruling.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 24 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 19:01


    In Pacific Waves today: Widespread change pushed by Bougainville presidential candidate; Australian financier's crypto ambitions for Nauru; NZ photographer's poetic journey into PNG. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 23 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 31:31


    In Pacific Waves today: Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific; Cook Islands PM to blame for fallout with NZ - opposition; Final checks underway ahead of Samoa election; Fiji politics is in disarray - professor. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 22 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 19:08


    In Pacific Waves today: Collaboration needed to tackle drug trade in the Pacific - expert; Samoa is in need of true leadership - academic; Manu Samoa succumbs to Scotland at Eden Park. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 19 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 19:08


    In Pacific Waves today: NZ Samoan music producer dies suddenly; Bougainville's Kauona says he'll win presidency; Cook Islands gear up for 60th celebrations; Budget talks underway in Tokelau. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 18 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 17:11


    In Pacific Waves today: Voting registrations close in Samoa; Nauru a step closer to mining in international waters; Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles; Manu Samoa to take on Scotland on Friday. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 17 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 17:48


    In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia deal: 'We need time'; Pacific health and police address drugs and HIV crisis; Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data; Deep sea mining continues to be scrutinised in Tonga. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 16 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 15:32


    In Pacific Waves today: Still a lot of work to do following New Caledonia's 'historic' deal; NZ PM to be a no-show at the Cook Islands 60th celebrations; Australia hosts military exercise 'Talisman Sabre'. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 15 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 14:24


    In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia signs 'historic' deal with France; Bougainville MP switching from women's reserved seat to Atolls constituency; Western Australia celebrates heritage listing; Free medicine on offer in PNG's East Sepik. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 12 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 20:47


    In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands MP warns workers about higher taxes; NZ commemorates 40th anniversary of Rainbow Warrior bombing; Co-operation the solution to PNG's pervasive violence - Barker; NZ's Pacific peoples minister speaks on census changes. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 11 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 20:54


    In Pacific Waves today: Ratu Tevita bestowed three chiefly titles in Lau, Fiji; 'Lau province is complete again' - Fijian tutor on historic occasion; Call for national strategy after latest sorcery killing in PNG; Community leaders detail lockdown pain at Covid inquiry. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 10 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 15:30


    In Pacific Waves today: Journalist recalls last voyage on the fateful Rainbow Warrior; American Samoa declares dengue fever outbreak; Ratu Tevita predicted to stand in Fiji elections - professor; Kiribati youth embrace language through performances. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 09 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 15:06


    In Pacific Waves today: 'Very happy' - Solomon Island student returns from Israel; Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for chiefly ceremony; Vanuatu and Australia to re-ink agreement; Australian first nations fight to keep dialects alive. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 08 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 19:34


    In Pacific Waves today: Citizenship a hurdle for Pacific wanting to join ADF; Progress slow in Tonga cyber attack recovery; Tahiti remains dominant at Pacific Mini Games; Wallabies defeat Flying Fijians with close win. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 05 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 26:19


    In Pacific Waves today: Justice admits to calling Fiji's ex commissioner 'universally corrupt'; Guam radiation survivors heartbroken over compensation exclusion; Bougainville appearing happy with independence talks progress; Tonga's Heilala festival a celebration of culture and heritage. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 04 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 21:13


    In Pacific Waves today: Marlborough flooding triggering for Samoan resident; Fiji PM hopeful Fijians can join Aust military; Fiji's former anti-corruption head's reputation destroyed - lawyer; Polynesian Panthers co-founder on proposed immigration law change; Tahiti tops medal tally at Pacific Mini Games. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 03 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 19:52


    In Pacific Waves today: Run It continues to gain popularity among Pacific people; 'Not worth the risk' - neuroscientist on Run It; HIV crisis in Fiji claims over hundred lives; Advocates call for out-of-hours immigration visits to be outlawed. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Pacific Waves for 02 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 19:23


    In Pacific Waves today: Samoan NZ sports veteran to run for Lower Hutt mayor; Micronesian summit begins in Majuro this week; US set to implement tax on remittances; Tonga's health ministry still grappling with cyberattacks. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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