Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's media watchdog demands answers from PM; Pacific women want a bigger say in climate decisions; NZ rugby Chiefs seek resolution over PNG team name; Pacific youth challenge parties over gambling harm. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji prosecutors respond missing cocaine from court; Fiji lawyer raises questions after cocaine goes missing; Solomon Islands vows to strengthen human rights at UNGA. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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 peopl...

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