Pacific Waves

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

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

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

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

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan student arrives home safely from Israel; US to implement tax on remittances; Tahiti to observe Matarii as a public holiday; Pacific Mini Games underway in Palau. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Bougainville and PNG sign Melanesia agreement; Cook Islands PM crackdown on gangs; Fiji government releases budget; Palau hosts Pacific Mini Games 2025. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: PNG police blame overrun prisons on mass breakouts; Guam removed from US nuclear compensation Vanuatu completes WHO disaster evaluation; Dream come true for new All Black recruits. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: 'Pray for us' - Solomon Island students in Israel awaits repatriation; Majority of Pacific continue to show support for Israel; New poll shows respondents views on Cook Islands; Pacific Music Awards 2025 finalists announced. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Kapa haka group celebrate Matariki in NZ's Northland; NZ's pause on funding is 'patronising' - Cook Islands PM; New faces eager to enter Samoa politics; Experts brought in after cyber-attack on Tonga health database. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: NZ pauses millions of dollars in funding for the Cook Islands; China could be major beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - Powles; Pacific economy is growing slowly but surely - World Bank; Getting ready for the biggest Cook Islands festival in Aotearoa. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Political instability hindering Pacific unity - Cook Islands foreign secretary; PNG PM seeks to strengthen ties with France; Pacific women shown to have highest rates of womb cancer. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Celebrated Samoan designer tragically shot in protest; Three Pacific nations considered for US travel ban list; UN oceans conference in France ends; A conversation with rising star and counter-tenor Samuel Mataele. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji national describes Israel-Iran conflict as 'freaky'; Bougainville independence talks conclude; Tonga's Princess calls for whales to have legal rights; Pacific Climate Warriors take climate change message to Pasifika in Porirua. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: More deaths reported in West Papua clashes; NZ police not doing enough to tackle corruption in the region - report; Funding cut hurting Pacific and Māori students - advocates; Mumbai to host sevens rugby tournament. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Tuvalu PM calls for treaty on sea level rise in France; Registrations for overseas Samoan voters open; Self-described misogynist obtains Vanuatu citizenship; New breast screening campaign creating a cultural shift. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Los Angeles protests show no signs of slowing down - Pasifika journalist; Bougainville independence talks underway in Christchurch; NZ govt's new visa excludes Pacific - Green Party MP. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: New report reveals 2024 as the 'hottest year' on record; Aid organisations help farmers in PNG's Sepik get ahead; Corporate companies adopt Samoan cultural attire. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's early election date confirmed; Ship in Fiji's harbour capsizes after removal; Ni-Vanuatu teachers strike continue one year on; Researchers unlock new secrets of early Pacific migration. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: PNG and Bougainville to hold talks at Burnham military camp; Samoan teacher pens children's book on cultural values; Pacific journos face increasing pressure; Black Ferns rugby player embraces Samoan heritage. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's 'Aisake Eke led Government has produced its first budget, pumping up spending by more than 10 percent compared with last year. World leaders, civil society groups, scientists and businesses will gather in France next week for the third UN Ocean Conference. Dengue Fever cases have been surging in recent decades, according to the World Health Organization there were just over 500 thousand reported cases in 2000 ballooning to 5.2 million in 2019. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details