Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: Colourful start to ASB Polyfest 2026; Social media a double-edged sword in disasters; Paper stands by article blaming lesbianism for poor performance; Big aviation developments in Pacific Business Update. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Solomons foreign minister asked to lead government takeover; Fiji Prime Minister non-committal about resigning; Canterbury Pacific students reconnect with heritage; Polyfest marks 51st anniversary. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Island government loses ten ministers; NZ PM bestowed Samoan matai title; Tonga government changes legal age of marriage to 18; Crowds pack Western Springs for Pasifika Festival; Fiji sevens mens team come up short in New York. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Thousands expected at Auckland's Pasifika Festival; Canterbury celebrates 25 years of Polyfest; Fiji have a shot at the HSBC Sevens series title Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa cracks down on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck; Speculation rife over Tana Umaga's All Blacks move; New play on Maori and Pacific sexuality draws strong reactions. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific broadcasters discuss navigating the digital landscape; Three Pacific nations to host pre-COP31 meetings; In Pacific Business: Fuel costs and NZ looks at Kava standards. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: 'Be Brave': Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver releases her memoir; Trumps choice for top ambassador to NZ speaks on the role; Otara to Las Vegas: Samoan-Kiwi boxer follows family's footsteps. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu's Ambae Island remains on high alert; Nadi flooding raises questions about alleviation project; Pacific dancers show off siva afi skills in Auckland; Moana Pasifika thumped by Chiefs in Hamilton. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Acid rain from Vanuatu volcano affecting waterways; New biopic on Samoan opera stars Pene and Amitai Pati; 'Music Portrait of a Humble, Disabled Samoan' gets standing ovation. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: PNG authorities halt eviction exercise in city settlements; Cook Islands PM congratulates new ABs coach; Moana Pasifika prepare for Chiefs clash in Hamilton. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Dave Rennie is the new All Blacks coach; Carnival cruise rolls back Pacific voyages; Samoan muso on life, success and tragedy. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Charges laid against naval officers over vessel sinking; Mental health survey concludes in Niue; Fuel prices expected to increase in the Pacific; PNG govt requests help to evacuate nationals in Middle East. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific governments alert nationals amid Middle East conflict; Tongan national in UAE marked safe but says airstrikes 'frightening'; Fijian Flying Circus wows crowd in Hamilton; Fiji Drua secure first win of the Super Rugby season in Lautoka. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: One in five Pasifika children in NZ living in poverty; Pasifika youth still falling through the gaps in mental health; Fiji coalition parties could become election rivals - academic; Moana put fixture loss aside to focus on Force. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga match unaffordable - Moana Pasifika chief; The US summit asserts 'America First' agenda; NRL returns with four teams in Las Vegas. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa set to increase fees for all flight departures; Japan and US host Pacific nations at concurrent summits; Fiji's opposition leader makes a break with Bainimarama; Mural of late musician Chris Faiumu unveiled in Wellington. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Former Fiji journalist faces charges from FICAC; Adapting to climate change a matter of survival - expert; New football program offers inmates a 'second chance'; Heartache for Moana Pasifika and Fiji Drua in Super Rugby Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Is NZ doing enough to live up to 'Pacific family' rhetoric? Whooping cough under control in Vanuatu - health ministry; NCDs trapping families in poverty - Pacific health expert; Teams arrive in Australia for OFC round three. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji ex-Prime Minister charged with mutiny; More Māori and Pacific bone marrow donors needed; Super Rugby Pacific enters second round Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Australian-Samoan tennis player resigns, calls out online trolls; Samoa's first tennis pro stands with Destanee Aiava; Poll shows most New Zealanders want bottom trawling banned; We talk business in our new Tradewinds segment. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji president warns MPs not to "sow seeds of fear'; PNG under close watch for money laundering; Ear infections prevalent among children in PNG; Pacific experts urged to lead solutions for regional challenges. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Jeffrey Epstein and the Pacific; Origin match in NZ a huge drawcard for Pacific fans; Fijian Drua go down to Moana Pasifika in Lautoka. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Former Miss Solomons speaks on future of Pacific pageantry; Life-saving vaccines unaffordable for some Pacific countries; OFC pro league heading to Melbourne. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: PNG drops in corruption index rankings; Salvation Army NZ calls on govt to increase food aid; Anticipation building for new Super Rugby Pacific season. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Petition for Pacific visitors presented to Winston Peters; Solomons PM says no foreign influence behind reshuffle; Havili to play 50th cap for Moana Pasifika. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details