Pacific Waves for Wednesday 18 February 2026

6:04 AM.Papua New Guinea 'grey-listed' due to money laundering; Meanwhile the country grapples with high rates of ear infections among children; and Pacific science experts urged to take the lead on regional… Read more Audio

6:03 AM.Fiji's president has urged the country's parliamentarians not to sow seeds of fear and division this election year. Audio

6:02 AM.Papua New Guinea is under a closer watch for money laundering, running a risk of being abandoned by global investors. Audio

6:01 AM.The first ever study to estimate the prevalence of otitis media (OM) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has revealed some of the world's highest rates of childhood middle ear disease. Audio

6:00 AM.The chair of the Pacific Academy of sciences says its time Pasifika experts take the lead on climate change, health, renewable energy and traditional knowledge in the region. Audio