Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: Fire destroys supermarket in Samoa's capital; Fiji women's rights group urges govt to improve labour laws; Businesses in Cook Islands frustrated by banking error. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands records first dengue death; Marshallese deportees face tough road ahead; Wellington's annual Pasifika festival draws large crowds; Sevens, Football and more Pacific sport with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Lord Fakafanua says work to appease US immigration underway; Former Fiji anti-corruption chief seeks millions in compensation; Table standings unchanged on day four of OFC; Pacific sports talanoa with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Indigenous Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi; Kanaka Maoli stand in solidarity with Māori at Waitangi; NZ politicians react to Pasifika unemployment stats; Parts of PNG experiencing outbreaks of the flu. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Blaming New Zealand government for unemployment 'unhelpful' - analyst; Fiji academic says court ruling 'embarrassed' Fiji PM; Niuean athlete makes his mark in OFC pro league. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands warns visitors to take dengue precautions; UNHRC reviews Micronesian states' rights records; First full immersion Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani for Rarotonga; More coaching drama in the OFC Pro League. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Former Fiji anti-corruption head 'vindicated' after court ruling; Tonga's new govt reveals first 100-day plan; Fiji 7s men team defend Singapore title. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: NZ's Pacific ministry releases new strategy amid cuts; New documentary series spotlights Niue people; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: New Zealand govt scraps new Pacific worker pathways; Fiji judge in talks with the government amid corruption allegations; Reggae legends UB40 launch Pacific tour in Tonga. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan playwright found dead in jail; US President delivers on WHO withdrawal promise; Pasifika gym franchise turns fitness into a family affair; New Zealand government scraps Tokelau airport project. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Steady going for Vanuatu citizenship sales despite setbacks; Four years on since the day Tonga went 'black'; Moana Pasifika welcomes newbies ahead of Super Rugby season. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Norfolk Island to hold elections on New Years Day; Plans for Pasifika fale in Wellington underway; Young Cook Islanders take to the stage in Manukau. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: No compensation yet for Samoa villages from Manawanui disaster; Fiji lawyers push back on contentious bill; The people of Atafu in Tokelau are working hard on self-reliance. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: One year since devastating Vanuatu earthquake; Report reveals Fiji may be at risk of losing US aid; Niuean PhD scholar advances health equity for Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: What the new Tongan PM appointment means for democracy; France ruled as not giving enough security to New Caledonia in 2024; Report reveals Fiji's health workforce crisis. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Tongan noble Lord Fakafanua elected prime minister; Fiji's first Indo PM says there's still no justice for his people; Auckland Samoan Catholic centre celebrates 30th anniversary. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Tongan royals lend support for new public library; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: US Marshallese threatened by aggressive deportation; Australia records largest number of indigenous deaths in custody; One election petition in Samoa still before the court; The Pacific's big fisheries body takes new conservation steps. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Ilegal sale of medical drugs in PNG a persistent concern; Pacific families urged to be vigilant against measles; Homeownership a reality for Pacific families in Porirua. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Kiwi optometrist works to restore eyesight in the Pacific; Cook Island youth in NZ urged to 'step forward'; University of Auckland opens new Pacific space. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: One of conjoined PNG twins die; Cook Islands war heroes eligible for service medals; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: A crucial leg of the process to decide Bougainville's future status has begun; Pacific leaders urged to think twice about deep sea mining; Cannabis movement in Fiji calls for law reform. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Tongan short film under consideration for the Oscars; Lack of human rights groups in the region concerning - report; Rugby World Cup 2027 pool groups released. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Tahiti community mourn for landslide victims; Former Kiribati president weighs in on next year's climate summit; Cook Islands paddling tournament wraps up. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's caretaker PM leadership 'weak' - journalist; PACER Plus agreement marks five years; Prevalence of burnout among NZ Pacific people 'alarming' - study. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details