Pacific Waves for Wednesday 17 December 2025

6:03 AM.What the new Tongan PM appointment means for democracy; France ruled as not giving enough security to New Caledonia in 2024; Report reveals Fiji's health workforce crisis. Audio

6:02 AM.The election of a noble to lead Tonga's next government is raising concerns over the direction of the country's democracy. Audio

6:01 AM.New Caledonia's administrative tribunal has ruled that France was responsible for not providing a "reasonable level of security" during the civil unrest that devastated the territory in 2024. Audio

6:00 AM.A new report says Fiji's health workforce is being hit hard by regional labour mobility schemes. Audio