Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: New allegations on Fiji PM's rolex watch; Media outlets scrambling following US funding cuts; Deep sea mining company denies branding accusation; NZ Pasifika scholars slam removal of sex-ed guidelines.

In Pacific Waves today: Tokelau's head of state looks ahead; Guam senator pushes for statehood; Tongan researcher investigates needles used for covid vax; Metals company accused of supporting US defence.

In Pacific Waves today: Head of UN office for disaster visits Pacific; PNG and Bougainville to hold more talks on independence issue; Fiji PM reverses decision to reinstate Lynda Tabuya; Oceania qualifiers for FIFA world cup kicks off.

In Pacific Waves today: Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China; Foreign aid will survive despite the US wind back - academic; A new study looks at origins of Fiji's iguanas.

In Pacific Waves today: Tokelau holds inauguration for new head of state; Independence for Tokelau 'would be nonsense' - anthropologist; Head of PIF affirms US funding pledges on hold; Tonga holds national development summit.

In Pacific Waves today: Separation of state and church is healthy - PNG priest; Fiji government fails to pass constitutional amendments; Increase of HIV cases in Fiji linked to 'bluetoothing'; Samoa public frustrated over continuous power outages.

In Pacific Waves today: Potential third referendum for Tokelau's status; Bougainville throws down a gauntlet to PNG over independence; PNG passes constitutional amendment for Christian recognition; Unexploded ordnances littered across Solomon Islands.

In Pacific Waves today: US trade wars to impact Pacific economies; Programme in PNG breaks social shame around leprosy; Samoan women are made for the global stage - Nicolina Ah Kuoi.

In Pacific Waves today: East Sepik governor slams PNG government for police neglect; Deep Sea mining companies accused of swaying Cook Islanders through charity; Visa-free travel for Pacific a huge risk - immigration adviser; Uni prep course credits diversity and culture for its success.

In Pacific Waves today: Petition calls for investigation into death at Orere Point; Visa-free travel for Pacific a huge risk - immigration adviser; Widow of Green MP speaks on media's handling of death; New art exhibition explores Pacific immigration challenges.

In Pacific Waves today: Some families still without power amid cyclone downgrade; Amending Fiji's constitution must not be rushed - professor; Pasifika Festival celebrates pan-Pacific culture; Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika delights fans with wins.

In Pacific Waves today: QLD Pasifika residents brace for Cyclone Alfred; Auckland's iconic Pasifika festival returns; The ongoing trauma nearly 30 years after end of Bougainville war; Pressure is on for Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan PM survives second vote of no confidence; Marshall Islands signs up to nuclear free treaty; NZ prime minister urged to rule out joining AUKUS.

In Pacific Waves today: Traffic disruptions nearby Porgera mine following deadly clash; Samoan lawyer breaks down country's constitution; Christian declaration debate in Cook Islands continue; Rainbow Warrior ship revisits Marshall Islands.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa parliament delays second motion against PM Fiame; NZ's Pacific minister promotes additional languages; Study underway in New Caledonia to determine future status; Solomon Islands looks to set up its own ship registry.