All episodes
Friday, 6 August 2021
- 6:00 More data on Pacific tuna needed to counter climate impacts
- 6:01 RSE exemption ‘insult' to NZ overstayers - migrant advocates
- 6:02 Pacific Islands Forum marks 50 years of regional cooperation
- 6:03 Fijians struggling for food amid ongoing Covid-19 health crisis
- 6:04 Pacific Waves 6 August 2021
Thursday, 5 August 2021
- 6:00 Climate change casts doubt on Pacific fishing rights management
- 6:01 New book highlights migration journeys of Cook Islands mamas
- 6:02 Pacific welcomes easier access to New Zealand RSE scheme
- 6:03 Fiji democracy under strain during twin crises
- 6:04 Pacific Waves for 5 August 2021
Wednesday, 4 August 2021
- 6:00 Study on tuna migration to boost Pacific COP26 negotiations
- 6:01 France quashes China-funded fish farm in Tahiti
- 6:02 Fiji may need new vaccine for mutating Covid-19 Delta variant
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 4 August 2021
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
- 6:00 Scientists urge Pacific to be proactive about tuna migration
- 6:01 First Pasifika vaccination clinic opens for Christchurch
- 6:02 Cancellation of China-funded project won't impact relations
- 6:03 Pasifika accept NZ govt's apology for the Dawn Raids
- 6:04 Pacific Waves for 3 August 2021
Saturday, 31 July 2021
- 6:00 Cook Islands tourism revival affecting iconic lagoon
- 6:01 Pasifika survivor shares his story abuse to help save others
- 6:02 Climate change migration of Tuna threatening Pacific economies
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 31 July 2021
Friday, 30 July 2021
- 6:00 Fiji Sevens team dedicate Gold Medal to people back home
- 6:01 Roch Wamytan reelected president of New Caledonia congress
- 6:02 Fiji denies Covid positive staff are being kept on
- 6:03 Former Fiji minister fears health system is collapsing
- 6:04 Pacific Waves for 30 July 2021
Thursday, 29 July 2021
- 6:00 Speaking to the artists of the Dawn Raids era
- 6:01 Strong reactions to Fiji land bill debate
- 6:02 Mistrust hampering Papua Covid-19 response
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 29 July 2021
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
- 6:00 Parents of murdered asylum seeker suing Australian government
- 6:01 Mixed reactions in French Polynesia to Macron's visit
- 6:02 Suffering continues in Fiji amid worsening Covid-19 crisis
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 28 July 2021
Tuesday, 27 July 2021
- 6:00 Survivor with catastrophic brain injury tells of abuse
- 6:01 Fiame says political impasse has damaged Samoa's democracy
- 6:02 Fiji's opposition leaders refuse to be intimidated by govt
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 27 July 2021
Saturday, 24 July 2021
- 6:00 Resilience of Cook Islands diaspora celebrated in Auckland
- 6:01 Bougainville villagers being extorted by militants
- 6:02 Fiji Govt under pressure to initiate Covid-19 lockdown
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 24 July 2021
Friday, 23 July 2021
- 6:00 Samoan survivors speak out about state care abuse
- 6:01 Renewed calls for proper shipping service for Bougainville
- 6:02 Mixed reactions in Samoa to proposed NZ travel bubble
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 23 July 2021
Thursday, 22 July 2021
- 6:00 Polynesian Panthers women members reflect on their legacy
- 6:01 Rio Tinto commits to assessing Panguna damage
- 6:02 New Caledonians ponder implications of independence referendum
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 22 July 2021
Wednesday, 21 July 2021
- 6:00 NZ born i-Kiribati celebrate their cultural heritage
- 6:01 Bougainville progress independence talks with PNG
- 6:02 Cook Islands cultured pearl industry in peril
- 6:03 Samoan traditional systems weathering political crisis
- 6:04 Pacific Waves for 21 July 2021
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
- 6:00 Samoa have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup
- 6:01 Thousands rally in Tahiti over nuke legacy
- 6:02 Papuans challenge constitutionality of Jakarta's new special autonomy law
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 20 July 2021
Saturday, 17 July 2021
- 6:00 Flying Fijians to wear 'Vaccinate Fiji it's your choice'
- 6:01 Vanuatu appeal court denies govt MPs appeal
- 6:02 HRRP defiance of court rulings before Samoa court of appeal
- 6:03 Fiji's health system begins to crack under Covid-19 pressures
- 6:04 Pacific Waves for 17 July 2021
Friday, 16 July 2021
- 6:00 Fiji communities pulling together amid Covid-19 crisis
- 6:01 Pasifika more likely to be hospitalised for Covid-19 - Study
- 6:02 Change in mindset need to overcome PNG sorcery accusations
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 16 July 2021
Thursday, 15 July 2021
- 6:00 Carmel Budiardjo, human rights campaigner, dies
- 6:01 Punanga Tauturu left in lurch
- 6:02 Fiji community groups swamped with food requests
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 15 July 2021
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
- 6:00 Moana Pasifika one step closer to Super Rugby dream
- 6:01 Fiji unions criticise govt's 'no jab, no job' directive
- 6:02 Puna speaks on crises in Samoa, Fiji and keeping Forum united
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 14 July 2021
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
- 6:00 Breaking down an action-packed weekend of Pacific rugby
- 6:01 Pasifika community praised for succesful vaccination drive
- 6:02 Tonga's 'Akosita and 'Eutate Lavulavu begin long jail terms
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 13 July 2021
Saturday, 10 July 2021
- 6:00 Flying Fijians hope to put smiles on faces back home
- 6:01 Covid-19 being seen in PNG as just another disease
- 6:02 Fiji govt could face lawsuits over Covid-19 vaccine ultimatum
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 10 July 2021
Friday, 9 July 2021
- 6:00 Mangere-Otahuhu local board urged to do more about crime
- 6:01 Concern in Fiji as Covid death rate accelarates
- 6:02 New Caledonia elects first Kanak president in 40 years
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for Friday 9 July 2021
Thursday, 8 July 2021
- 6:00 Community providers struggle to address Pasifika housing crisis
- 6:01 Samoans growing weary of political crisis
- 6:02 Fiji urged to activate disaster protocols
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for Thursday 8 July 2021
Wednesday, 7 July 2021
- 6:00 Pacific banking network shrinking at twice the global rate
- 6:01 NZ's healthcare system racist towards Pasifika - Report
- 6:02 New Caledonia to hold fifth presidential election attempt
- 6:03 Pacific Waves for 7 July 2021
Tuesday, 6 July 2021
- 6:00 Coming up in sports this week on RNZ Pacific
- 6:01 Pasifika youth dare to dream in 'Brown Paper Bag' production
- 6:02 Samoa head of state defies court order to convene parliament
- 6:03 Public frustration growing in Fiji amid spread of Covid-19
- 6:04 Pacific Waves 6 July 2021
