Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 15 April 2025
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… Audio
Samoan national dies of severe dengue in NZ
The death of a 12 year old boy from dengue fever in New Zealand has health officials in Samoa on edge. Audio
Pacific Waves for 12 April 2025
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… Audio
Niue children's book celebrates cultural knowledge
A new children's book will soon be making its way to homes and hearts of Pasifika families. Audio
Pacific Waves for 11 April 2025
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. Audio
NZ Foreign minister sets off for the Pacific
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand's commitment to the Pacific endures through the political divide. Audio
Pacific women's issues on the forefront in Fiji
This week Fiji has brought together leaders, policymakers and advocates fighting to advance gender equality and women's rights in the Pacific region through the Pacific Technical Cooperation Session… Audio
Pacific Waves for 10 April 2025
ADB projects moderate growth for Pacific economies; Guam's tariff excemption unlikely to be permanent - ex delegate; Tokelau navigates its trifecta of issues. Audio
ADB projects moderate growth for Pacific economies
Economic growth in the Pacific is projected to moderate to 3.9 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026, according the latest Asian Development Outlook, the ADB's flagship economic publication… Audio
Pacific Waves for 9 April 2025
PNG parliament to table no confidence motion against PM; 'An attack on Guam & CNMI is an attack on the US' - defense secretary; Tariff impacts to be felt by Fiji the most - academic; Power restoration… Audio
Power restoration efforts underway in Samoa
The Samoan government are hoping power will be fully restored to the main island of Uplou by the end of this month. Audio
Pacific Waves for 8 April 2025
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.
…Mixed results for Pacific sports teams over the weekend
It was big weekend for Pasifika sports team, with both victories celebrated and losses witnessed across the different sporting codes. Audio
Pacific Waves for 5 April 2025
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… Audio
Actor addresses backlash over Naked Samoans poster
Comedy legends, Naked Samoans are staging a reunion with their all-new show, 'The Last Temptation of the Naked Samoans,' as part of the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival. Audio
Pacific Waves for 4 April 2025
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… Audio
BenarNews pause on operations a tragedy - veteran journalist
BenarNews agency have announced that they are pausing operations due to "matters beyond its control". Audio
Pacific Waves for 3 April 2025
Diversity stage comes to life at Polyfest; NZ show concerns over Cook Islands shipping registery; Tonga and PNG journos collaborate through media scheme; PNG's saint candidate a principled man -… Audio
PNG's saint candidate a principled man - bishop
Papua New Guinea is set to get its first Catholic saint. Audio
Pacific Waves for 2 April 2025
Polyfest 2025 officially begins this week; West Papua PhD student launches exhibition; Pacific musn't ignore 'waste management crisis' - recycling advocate. Audio