Pacific Waves for Thursday 13 February 2025

6:04 AM.Cook Islands PM due to finalise China deal; Diplomatic rows puts spotlight on Pacific relations; International relations expert on NZ/Cook Is spat; Eight teams set to compete in new OFC league. Audio

6:03 AM.Cook Islanders are bracing for potential backlash from a controversial partnership deal with China, which is expected to be finalised any moment now. Audio

6:02 AM.Diplomatic rows puts spotlight on Pacific relations. Audio

6:01 AM.An international relations specialist at Victoria University of Wellington, Dr Iati Iati, says New Zealand needs to ensure it doesn't become unhinged over the spat with the Cook Islands. Audio

6:00 AM.Eight teams will be licensed in August to compete in the new OFC Professional League. Audio