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Pacific Waves for Friday 4 December 2020
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Dateline Pacific for 4 December 2020
5:04 AM.UN disturbed by violence in West Papua; NZ opens up pathway for trial shipments of Tongan watermelon; Lack of awareness, stigma hinder HIV fight in Pacific, according to UNAIDS; This weekend's rugby… Read more Audio
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UN disturbed by violence and arrests in West Papua
5:03 AM.The UN Human Rights Office says is disturbed by escalating violence in West Papua, and has urged Indonesia to engage with West Papuans in an inclusive dialogue to address long-standing grievances… Read more Audio
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Trial shipments of Tongan watermelon to NZ
5:02 AM.Watermelon farmers in Tonga have shed tears of joy over the announcement their exports would be allowed into New Zealand again, on a trial basis. Read more Audio
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Lack of awareness, stigma hinder HIV fight in Pacific: UNAIDS
5:01 AM.The United Nations warns there is a poor understanding of HIV/AIDS in the Pacific and the stigma relating to it in the region. Read more Audio
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Maori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika celebrate cultures
5:00 AM.The Maori All Blacks play a Moana Pasifika XV in Kirikiriroa tomorrow night in a one off match to celebrate the cultures and connections between Maori, Fijian, Samoan and Tongan communities here. Read more Audio