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.

Presented by Susana Suisuiki

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Pacific Waves for 15 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan national dies of severe dengue in NZ; US policy causing anxiety in the Pacific - NZ DPM; Adventure duo raising funds to rebuild schools in Vanuatu; Moana Pasifika and Drua both beaten in the weekend.
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Pacific Waves for 12 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific countries eligible for multi-entry visas to NZ; Pasifika rugby legends recognised for excellence; Trump's domestic priorities impacting Pacific relationship; Niue children's book celebrates cultural knowledge.
2025 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame (PRHF) inductees. 10 April 2025

Pacific Waves for 11 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: NZ Foreign minister sets off for the Pacific; Pacific women's issues on the forefront in Fiji; Tokelau's coral reefs show signs of recovery.
Winston Peters speaks at the Le Maota o Samoa in Mangere. 30 August 2024

Pacific Waves for 10 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: ADB projects moderate growth for Pacific economies; Guam's tariff exemption unlikely to be permanent - ex delegate; Tokelau navigates its trifecta of issues.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an Asia regional development organization dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific.

Pacific Waves for 09 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: PNG parliament to table no confidence motion against PM; 'An attack on Guam & CNMI is an attack on the US' - defense secretary; Tariff impacts likely to be felt by Fiji the most - academic; Power restoration efforts underway in Samoa.
Northern Marianan Islands' leader Arnold Palacios says he is under no illusion that this would come into fruition any time soon.

Pacific Waves for 08 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific nations puzzled over Trump's tariffs; Polyfest 50th celebrations end on a high; Intergenerational trauma present among Bougainvilleans; Mixed results for Pacific sports teams over the weekend.
McAuley High School Samoan group

Pacific Waves for 05 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders react to Trump's tariffs list; Polyfest attendees remain positive despite gloomy conditions; Moana Pasifika look to nail first back-to-back win; Actor addresses backlash over Naked Samoans poster.
Oscar Kightley

Pacific Waves for 04 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Wet weather does little to deter Polyfest spirit; BenarNews pause on operations a tragedy - veteran journalist; Tuvalu receives state of the art passenger and cargo vessel; Intergenerational trauma present among Bougainvilleans.
Massey High School's Tuvalu group

Pacific Waves for 03 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Diversity stage comes to life at Polyfest; NZ show concerns over Cook Islands shipping registry; Tonga and PNG journos collaborate through media scheme; PNG's saint candidate a principled man - bishop.
Aorere College's Fijian group

Pacific Waves for 02 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Polyfest 2025 officially begins this week; West Papua PhD student launches exhibition; Pacific mustn't ignore 'waste management crisis' - recycling advocate.
Flag raising and powhiri at ASB Polyfest's 50th anniversary

Pacific Waves for 01 April 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Earthquake near Tonga leaves minimal impact; Scientist explains Tonga's earthquake; Fiji expat recalls terrifying earthquake experience in Myanmar; Samoa govt declares state of emergency; Moana Pasifika on a high after historic win over Crusaders.
A monk walks past damaged houses in Mandalay on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.

Pacific Waves for 29 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: NZ's new public health director announced; New initiative to address issues facing Pacific youth workers; Mixed outcomes from Tonga's development summit.
Dr Corina Grey.

Pacific Waves for 28 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Widow of late Green MP calls for inquest into death; Aust govt increase aid to fill in gaps by U.S; French Minister for Overseas returns to New Caledonia; Study investigates premature heart attacks among Fijians.
Vasa Fia Collins speaks to media after coronial conference into Fa'anana Efeso Collins' death

Pacific Waves for 27 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: NZ and PNG sign new partnership agreement; Hopes vote of no confidence change in PNG will be challenged; Fiji DPM hits back at former attorney-general; Samoan tech wiz named Young New Zealander of the Year.
Christopher Luxon and James Marape

Pacific Waves for 26 March 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Rabuka is the best man to rebuild Fiji - deputy PM; NZ qualifies for 2026 FIFA world cup; Tokelau to undergo national survey on cost of living; New water systems installed on Rabi Island.
New Zealand's Michael Boxall scores for New Zealand against New Caledonia goalkeeper Rocky Nyikeine.

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