Pacific Waves for 17 April 2025

The New Zealand Foreign Minister says Pacific links with the United States are more important than ever; In New Caledonia, a working paper for crucial political talks between the French government and pro and anti independence groups in the territory has been leaked; An academic assessing the value of aid programmes is accusing New Zealand of intending to 'cook the books' on its planned aid spending; Both the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika need to start winning games if they want to keep their chances of making the top six of the Super Rugby Pacific competion alive.