In a vibrant display of cultural pride, Cook Islanders gave their all on stage at the Te Maeva Nui New Zealand. Audio
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Pacific Waves: News In Depth
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Rarotonga struck by 'wave of acute respiratory illness'
An influx of patients with severe respiratory and flu-like symptoms, including loss of taste and smell, is overwhelming Rarotonga's clinics.
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Pacific officials criticise NZ's weaker methane targets
However, Climate Minister Simon Watts says "we cut production to meet targets, we risk shifting production to countries who are not as emissions-efficient". Audio
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Police recover body of former Fiji Pearls coach
Fiji Police have confirmed the recovery of the body Unaisi Rokoura, who was reported missing on Saturday after a suspected drowning incident while gathering freshwater mussels.
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China's economic slowdown has become its diplomatic weapon in the Pacific
Analysis - China's rise in the Pacific isn't just about aid or diplomacy - it's about survival and power, writes Bang Xiao.
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Fijian Deputy PM faces corruption-related charges
Manoa Kamikamica, a key figure in Sitiveni Rabuka's administration, has been charged with perjury and providing false information in his capacity as a public servant.
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Toa Samoa vows to bounce back against Tonga
The Samoans narrowly lost to the Kiwis on Sunday as they kicked-off their Pacific Championships campaign at Auckland's Go Media Stadium.
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Palau Senate still opposed to US proposal on people seeking protection
10 Oct 2025Senate President Hokkons Baules said there are practical issues around introducing refugees in their society.
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As Fiji celebrates its 55th Independence Day, it must look forwards not backwards, academic says
10 Oct 2025Fijian academic says the nation must focus on the future, not the past, as it celebrates the 55th anniversary of its independence from Britain.
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Amnesty International wants NZ visa for climate-affected Pacific islanders
10 Oct 2025A Kiribati community advocate said establishing a New Zealand climate visa now would enable slow migration and avoid a forced exodus of climate refugees.
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Up to nine tropical cycones forecast for Pacific this season
15 Oct 2025The official cyclone season for the southwest Pacific runs from November to April. Audio
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'Whether they like it or not': Toroama vows to push for independence
1 Oct 2025The Bougainville leader is back in the top job after a landslide victory at the polls and has vowed to push ahead with independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio
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What Pacific Island leaders told the UN General Assembly about climate, conflict and peace
30 Sep 2025Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, speaking on a range of issues - from local to global - that impact their countries.
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'Love letter to Mum' Samoan caregiver shares dementia journey
27 Sep 2025A Samoan caregiver is using social media to highlight the realities of caring for someone with dementia. Unoi describes their online platform as his "love letter to Mum", sharing snippets of their daily routine and conversations.
Presenters
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Christina Persico
Station: Pacific
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IIiesa Tora
Station: Pacific
Programme: World & Pacific News
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Koroi Hawkins
Station: Pacific
Programme: Untold Pacific History
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Lydia Lewis
Station: Pacific
Programme: World & Pacific News
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Marama T-Pole
Stations: Pacific, National
Programme: News
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Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor
Station: Pacific
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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Tagata o te Moana
A weekly Pacific magazine programme features New Zealand and regional Pacific news, issues, information and music. This programme is also simulcast domestically on RNZ National.
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News in Pacific Languages
Pacific language news bulletins in Tongan, Samoan, Pidgin, French, Cook Islands Maori and Niuean.
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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…
