Pacific Waves for Tuesday 17 December 2024

6:03 AM.Fiji holiday turned nightmare as tourists poisoned; The dos and don't of purchasing pounamu; Kiwi teachers experience village life in Samoa. Audio

6:02 AM.Seven people who have been hospitalised in Fiji with suspected severe alcohol poisoning are reported to be in a stable condition. Audio

6:01 AM.The University of Otago has appointed its first ever deputy vice-chancellor for Pacific, a new role that will support the achievement and success of Pacific researchers, teachers and students. Audio

6:01 AM.Pounamu is a prized taonga for both Maori and non-Maori alike and increasingly its gifted for significant life events and celebrations. Audio

6:00 AM.A long-running education initiative has given hundreds of New Zealand teachers a chance to experience life in a Samoan village and become more aware of the different learning needs of Pasifika… Read more Audio