Pacific Waves

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

In Pacific Waves today: Just as the Pacific's official cyclone season was supposed to be nearing an end, tropical cyclone activity kicked off in a major way this week. Samoa's Opposition leader says he will appeal the acquittal of Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt in a high-profile conspiracy case. With global conflicts putting strain on fuel supply chains, the Cook Islands governme...

In Pacific Waves today: A senior official in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province says they are 'extremely' worried about the damage Cyclone Maila will cause when it hits them again later this week. The Cook Islands Prime Minister says they are "moving forward" with their relationship with New Zealand following the signing of a new agreement last month. The head of Childfund New Zealand is callin...

In Pacific Waves today: The governor of Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea is taking stock of what he describes as unprecedented damage from Cyclone Maila. A former Fiji Prime Minister says calls by the country's high chiefs to reserve the term Fijian for iTaukei is racially divisive. NZ Film industry leaders say there is a growing appetite for indigenous storytelling. Go to this episode on rn...

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific on alert with two Cyclones in the region; Cyclone Vaianu could track towards NZ; Sport helping Cook Islands youth with autism. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: New Zealand and Cook Islands sign security declaration; Tongan artists revive a traditional musical instrument; Flying Fijians head coach steps down; Christian community in Lae PNG observe Easter traditions. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: "Be supportive": Fiji HIV advocate calls for better; Philippine Airlines relaunches Manila-Saipan service; Pacific fuel prices climb as the Middle East conflict continues. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu struck by 7.3 earthquake near Santo; Samoa deputy prime minister loses seat; Tonga PM: Work to alleviate US travel restrictions 'expectedly slow'. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: HIV cases surge in Fiji; Warriors honour players and fans with Pasifika night; Handling errors let Fijian Drua down against the Blues. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: New Zealand pledges $20 million to flood resilience in Tuvalu; Pasifika communities hunker down in Northland; More legends inducted to the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details