Pacific Waves for Wednesday 16 July 2025

6:03 AM.Still a lot of work to do following New Caledonia's 'historic' deal; NZ PM to be a no-show at the Cook Islands 60th celebrations; Australia hosts military exercise 'Talisman Sabre'. Audio

6:02 AM.The jury is still out on whether an historic deal signed by New Caledonia's pro and anti independence parties in Paris will bring an end to the impasse over the territory's future political status. Audio

6:01 AM.It's been confirmed New Zealand's prime minister Christopher Luxon will not be travelling to the Cook Islands for its 60th Constitution celebrations next month. Audio

6:00 AM.Australia's largest military exercise, Talisman Sabre, is underway in the Pacific. Audio