Pacific Waves for Saturday 19 July 2025

6:04 AM.NZ Samoan music producer dies suddenly; Bougainville's Kauona says he'll win presidency; Cook Islands gear up for 60th celebrations; Budget talks underway in Tokelau. Audio

6:03 AM.Tributes are flowing for one of the founders of iconic New Zealand band 'Fat Freddy's Drop', Chris Faiumu, following his sudden death. Audio

6:02 AM.Sam Kauona is a former leader of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army who wants to become President of the autonomous Papua New Guinea region. Audio

6:01 AM.The Cook Islands Pa Enua or Outer Islands are emptying out as people make the pilgrimage to Rarotonga for constitution celebrations. Audio

6:00 AM.In Tokelau, community leaders are working through a number of critical issues and proposals at the second General Fono or parliamentary session of the year. Audio