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Pacific Waves
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.
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Episodes
Pacific Waves 02 December 2025 02.12.2025 20:21
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji Prime Minister fronts up on past military coups; Samoan news anchor wins Emmy award for Maui coverage; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 29 November 2025 01.12.2025 15:52
In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu opposition leader accuses govt of being lazy; Pacific content creators win big at the Tiktok awards; Pacific news wrap with Koroi Hawkins. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 28 November 2025 27.11.2025 19:19
In Pacific Waves today: Hundreds march in Fiji for women abuse survivors; Fiji military presents traditional apology to high chiefs; Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 27 November 2025 27.11.2025 17:20
In Pacific Waves today: Papuan activists sentenced to seven months imprisonment; PNG government tables national budget; Marshall Islands citizens to receive free money from government; Solomon Islands student showcases cultural heritage. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 26 November 2025 26.11.2025 15:05
In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islanders in NZ celebrating language; Improved access to diabetes monitor a 'gamechanger'; International athletes compete in Cook Islands paddling event; Pacific news wrap with Koroi Hawkins. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 25 November 2025 25.11.2025 21:53
In Pacific Waves today: What countries have agreed on as COP30 concludes; Samoan employer in NZ found guilty of slavery; Cook Islands govt working on repairing relationship with NZ; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 22 November 2025 21.11.2025 26:42
In Pacific Waves today: Eight new MPs elected to Tonga's parliament; Large fire breaks out at COP30; Indigenous educators inspired at education conference; Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 21 November 2025 21.11.2025 14:31
In Pacific Waves today: Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM; Australia gives up bid to host COP31; Samoa opposition leader says PM is too sick to lead; Pasifika smoking rates halved in NZ but still "unacceptable". Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 20 November 2025 20.11.2025 22:21
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa media body issues statement following ban; Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30; Polling day underway in Tonga; Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 19 November 2025 18.11.2025 19:09
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's PM bans newspaper from press conferences; Samoa PM returns following weeks of medical treatment in NZ; French overseas minister concludes visit to New Caledonia; Tonga grapples with fuel crisis amid election. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 18 November 2025 18.11.2025 22:46
In Pacific Waves today: Former NZ PM voices support for Pacific at COP30; Hawaiian waka completes four-year voyage; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 15 November 2025 17.11.2025 17:02
In Pacific Waves today: A French Polynesian anti-nuclear activist and politician is shocked at reports US President Donald Trump wants nuclear weapons testing to resume; The Cook Islands Prime Minister says he had requested a meeting with New Zealand's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister over their concerns with his country's bilateral agreements with China but he was turned down; Manu Samoa defea...
Pacific Waves 14 November 2025 13.11.2025 12:54
In Pacific Waves today: US partnership continues mission in Vanuatu; Child obesity on the rise in the Pacific; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40th year since NZ visit. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 13 November 2025 12.11.2025 13:52
In Pacific Waves today: COP30 summit in Brazil kicks off; Tongans contemplate issues ahead of national election; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40 years since NZ visit; Educator pens book to help Pacific children embrace identity. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 12 November 2025 12.11.2025 15:54
In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands government says they remain committed to NZ; Pacific News Wrap with Koroi Hawkins; Taipei office in Fiji accuses China of coercion. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 11 November 2025 10.11.2025 15:17
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji women's groups accuse PM of gender bias; Miss Cook Islands pageant returns; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 08 November 2025 07.11.2025 18:49
In Pacific Waves today: Visa-free travel available for eligible Pacific citizens to NZ; Pacific delegates make their way to COP summit; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Pacific sports talanoa with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 07 November 2025 06.11.2025 19:01
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa PM to raise Pacific visa issue with NZ govt; Australia-Nauru resettlement agreement takes action; Conjoined twins in PNG face uncertain future. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 06 November 2025 05.11.2025 16:42
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific unemployment rate in NZ highest of any ethnic group; Pacific social media wrap with Tiana Haxton; Tongan rugby league star stable following concussion. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 05 November 2025 04.11.2025 14:59
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific ocean becoming increasingly militarised - advocate; Measles vaccination campaign underway in Auckland; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Samoan chef dines out on top international food award. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 04 November 2025 03.11.2025 15:35
In Pacific Waves today: PNG landslide kills 21 and leaves many homeless; Pacific region aims for a renewable energy future; NZ confirm 17 measles cases; Tongan rugby league fans dominate Auckland's Eden Park. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 01 November 2025 31.10.2025 20:49
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa budget sees big increases; Health and economy under spotlight ahead of Tonga's election; Tokelau language week celebrated in NZ; New Pacific football league launched in NZ. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 31 October 2025 30.10.2025 15:50
In Pacific Waves today: US govt shutdown reaches the Pacific; Seabed research ongoing amidst mining decision; Tonga needed to secure a win following brutal loss. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 30 October 2025 29.10.2025 13:46
In Pacific Waves today: Academic warns of further political turmoil in Fiji; Pacific artists embrace their cultural roots; Pacific socials wrap with Coco Lance. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Pacific Waves 29 October 2025 28.10.2025 14:31
In Pacific Waves today: Experts warn of the Pacific becoming "narco-states"; Report shows NZ reducing its aid in the Pacific; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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