Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: Opponents of NZ bill say it will increase Pacific deportees; PNG closely monitoring Bismarck Sea volcano; Dance for people with disabilities a hit in Rarotonga. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Australia and New Zealand ramp up efforts to fight Pacific drug trade; Will a new rule to boost women candidates in PNG politics work?; Talanoa with poet Nafanua Purcell-Kersel author of Black Sugarcane. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands reinstates ban on dolphin exports; Vanuatu United clinch OFC pro league semifinal spot; Fijian Drua lose to Waratahs on home soil. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Mathew Wale is Solomon Islands new prime minister; Experts warn against proposed changes to NZ climate law; Rotuma language week ends on a high in Aotearoa; Drua aiming for a top six finish in Super Rugby Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Dalton Tagelagi re-elected Niue Prime Minister; Civilian casualties mount amid ongoing conflict in West Papua; Pacific business wrap with RNZ Pacific reporter Kaya Selby; Vanuatu United FC and Fiji's Bula FC to meet in semifinal playoff. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Hantavirus 'contact' quarantined in Pitcairn: Should we be worried?; Typhoon impacts force early school closure in Northern Marianas; No surprises for Pacific in Australia's Budget; Air Rarotonga prepares to welcome its first female pilot. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga police still on the search for suspect who threatened journalist; OFC Pro League a learning curve for PNG players; Thousands expected at Rotuma Day celebrations in Fiji. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Rotuma language week underway in Aotearoa; Pacific leaders invoke regional security treaty amid global fuel crisis; Canes rack up big win against Moana in North Harbour. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Abuse survivors boycott apology in Auckland; Former asylum-seeker detainees speak; The battle continues for Moana Pasifika. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands PM ousted; RNZ Pacific Business Brief; OFC Pro League see South Island United and South Melbourne FC claim victories. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Australia and Fiji to sign new bilateral agreement; Concerns BSA scrapping leaves marginalised communities exposed; Kanaloa Rugby accuse Moana owners of blocking purchase bid. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific fuel prices continue to soar; Niuean artist says music helped reconnect him with his roots; Final Round of OFC Pro League ready to roll in Auckland. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Solomons PM confirms he will call parliament; Preliminary figures show low voter turnout in Niue; US seeking support for its trade-for-aid policy shift; Moana fall to Blues while Drua triumph over Highlanders. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Court orders Solomons PM to call parliament; Vanuatu builds classroom from shipping container; Big Super Rugby Pacific weekend for Moana and Drua. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: US Coast Guard cancels search for missing Marianas crew; Logging exports in Papua New Guinea under scrutiny; Michael Jackson's Samoan choreographers proud of Pacific roots. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Families of missing crew in CNMI holding out hope; New book aims to help child survivors of violence; PNG court clears way for Starlink entry. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Calls for patience as Typhoon Sinlaku recovery continues; Solomons MP breaks opposition ranks and joins government; Indigenous voices at the UN in New York; Drua and Moana fall short in Christchurch. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Donald Trump signs off on major disaster declaration for CNMI; Kiribati opposition file constitutional case against government; Bougainville environmentalist wins major international award; Women's Rugby on the rise in the Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fuel crisis deepens for Pacific nations; Bougainville MP urges PNG to make a call on independence push; Study finds rates of dementia 50 percent higher for Māori and Pasifika. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Vakarisi family still in shock as police murder investigation continues; Calls for Trump to declare major disaster in CNMI; Election fever building in the Cook Islands. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Clean up and recovery underway for CNMI and Guam; Confusion over PIF response to fuel crisis; Fijian Drua dedicate win to late ex-Fiji President. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: CNMI declared 'all clear' from Typhoon Sinlaku; Pacific Islands Forum invokes crisis declaration for fuel shortage; Pacific rugby group claims bid to buy Moana Pasifika rejected. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Typhoon Sinlaku slowly weakening - US weather service Guam; Solomons PM ordered to face motion of no-confidence; ADB releases latest economic forecast for the Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Typhoon Sinlaku lashing CNMI overnight; NZ and PNG to battle it out for 2027 FIFA world cup berth; Palau President says all partners welcome at leaders summit. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: CNMI braces for Super Typhoon Sinlaku; NZ Tokelau community celebrates 50th Easter festival; Samoa qualifies for the junior women's T20 cricket world cup. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details