Pacific Waves
RNZ New Zealand
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.
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Networks:
RNZ New Zealand
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@rnz_news
Language:
English
Contact:
P O Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand + 644 474 1437
Website:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/
Email:
jayne.joyce@rnz.co.nz
Episodes
Pacific Waves for 06 May 2025
5/5/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Albanese wins Australian election by landslide; Samoa drops in ranking in media freedom index; Moana Pasifika and Fiji Drua record wins for round 12.
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Duration:00:15:04
Pacific Waves for 03 May 2025
5/5/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Trump's deep sea mining order impedes Nauru's commercial ambitions; Half of PNG population barely getting by - World Bank report; Tokelau basketball player makes history; World Vision challenge brings Pacific to forefront.
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Duration:00:17:12
Pacific Waves for 02 May 2025
5/1/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Calls in Tonga to rethink Sunday observance laws; Bougainville carver to feature work in Thames; Mana Moana to deliver more Pasifika musical magic.
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Duration:00:20:31
Pacific Waves for 30 April 2025
4/29/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Two deaths in Tonga caused by dengue fever; Solomon Islands parliament adjourned until next week; Mariana Islands draws renewed attention from US military; NZ police providing assistance in Bougainville for 20 years.
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Duration:00:26:41
Pacific Waves for 26 April 2025
4/25/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Rabuka's coalition is doomed - Fiji's former AG; Ocean conservation group condemns Trump's exec order; Health NZ to slash 22 jobs in Pacific health; 'I'm still emotional' - Samoan nun recalls meeting with Pope Francis.
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Duration:00:20:09
Pacific Waves for 25 April 2025
4/24/2025
In Pacific Waves today: More spending on defence will hurt foreign aid ; Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua face off this weekend; Late Hawaiian King lives on through annual festival.
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Duration:00:17:34
Pacific Waves for 24 April 2025
4/23/2025
In Pacific Waves today: US government ordered to release funding for Radio Free Asia; Environmental group 'disappointed' over Trump's fishing order; Systemic issues in Solomon Islands election process affect public trust; Dead turtles on Rarotonga's beaches raises alarms.
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Duration:00:20:50
Pacific Waves for 23 April 2025
4/22/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Two cardinals to represent Pacific islands in Rome; Bougainville strives to move the independence debate on; Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika hold out hope for top six spot.
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Duration:00:26:56
Pacific Waves for 15 April 2025
4/14/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Samoan national dies of severe dengue in NZ; US policy causing anxiety in the Pacific - NZ DPM; Adventure duo raising funds to rebuild schools in Vanuatu; Moana Pasifika and Drua both beaten in the weekend.
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Duration:00:20:56
Pacific Waves for 12 April 2025
4/11/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific countries eligible for multi-entry visas to NZ; Pasifika rugby legends recognised for excellence; Trump's domestic priorities impacting Pacific relationship; Niue children's book celebrates cultural knowledge.
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Duration:00:21:22
Pacific Waves for 11 April 2025
4/10/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ Foreign minister sets off for the Pacific; Pacific women's issues on the forefront in Fiji; Tokelau's coral reefs show signs of recovery.
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Duration:00:17:13
Pacific Waves for 10 April 2025
4/9/2025
In Pacific Waves today: ADB projects moderate growth for Pacific economies; Guam's tariff exemption unlikely to be permanent - ex delegate; Tokelau navigates its trifecta of issues.
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Duration:00:18:41
Pacific Waves for 09 April 2025
4/8/2025
In Pacific Waves today: PNG parliament to table no confidence motion against PM; 'An attack on Guam & CNMI is an attack on the US' - defense secretary; Tariff impacts likely to be felt by Fiji the most - academic; Power restoration efforts underway in Samoa.
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Duration:00:22:00
Pacific Waves for 08 April 2025
4/7/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific nations puzzled over Trump's tariffs; Polyfest 50th celebrations end on a high; Intergenerational trauma present among Bougainvilleans; Mixed results for Pacific sports teams over the weekend.
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Duration:00:23:29
Pacific Waves for 05 April 2025
4/4/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders react to Trump's tariffs list; Polyfest attendees remain positive despite gloomy conditions; Moana Pasifika look to nail first back-to-back win; Actor addresses backlash over Naked Samoans poster.
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Duration:00:24:33
Pacific Waves for 04 April 2025
4/3/2025
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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Duration:00:16:42
Pacific Waves for 03 April 2025
4/2/2025
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.
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Duration:00:21:09
Pacific Waves for 02 April 2025
4/1/2025
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.
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Duration:00:19:35
Pacific Waves for 01 May 2025
3/31/2025
In Pacific Waves today: PNG health officials to address overcrowding in hospital; Progress still needed on Fiji gender issues - UN Pacific rep; Research underway on Pasifika financial wellbeing.
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Duration:00:17:44
Pacific Waves for 01 April 2025
3/31/2025
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.
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Duration:00:16:51