Pacific Waves
A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.
Presented by Susana Suisuiki
On air:
Weeknights at 9.45pm on RNZ National and weeknights 6.00am on RNZ Pacific
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In Pacific Waves today: 'Be Brave': Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver releases her memoir; Trumps choice for top ambassador to NZ speaks on the role; Otara to Las Vegas: Samoan-Kiwi boxer follows family's footsteps.
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Pacific Waves 10 March 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu's Ambae Island remains on high alert; Nadi flooding raises questions about alleviation project; Pacific dancers show off siva afi skills in Auckland; Moana Pasifika thumped by Chiefs in Hamilton.
Pacific Waves 07 March 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Acid rain from Vanuatu volcano affecting waterways; New biopic on Samoan opera stars Pene and Amitai Pati; 'Music Portrait of a Humble, Disabled Samoan' gets standing ovation.
Pacific Waves 06 March 2026
In Pacific Waves today: PNG authorities halt eviction exercise in city settlements; Cook Islands PM congratulates new ABs coach; Moana Pasifika prepare for Chiefs clash in Hamilton.
Pacific Waves 05 March 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Dave Rennie is the new All Blacks coach; Carnival cruise rolls back Pacific voyages; Samoan muso on life, success and tragedy.
Pacific Waves 04 March 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Charges laid against naval officers over vessel sinking; Mental health survey concludes in Niue; Fuel prices expected to increase in the Pacific; PNG govt requests help to evacuate nationals in Middle East.
Pacific Waves 03 March 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific governments alert nationals amid Middle East conflict; Tongan national in UAE marked safe but says airstrikes 'frightening'; Fijian Flying Circus wows crowd in Hamilton; Fiji Drua secure first win of the Super Rugby season in Lautoka.
Pacific Waves 27 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: One in five Pasifika children in NZ living in poverty; Pasifika youth still falling through the gaps in mental health; Fiji coalition parties could become election rivals - academic; Moana put fixture loss aside to focus on Force.
Pacific Waves 26 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Tonga match unaffordable - Moana Pasifika chief; The US summit asserts 'America First' agenda; NRL returns with four teams in Las Vegas.
Pacific Waves 25 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa set to increase fees for all flight departures; Japan and US host Pacific nations at concurrent summits; Fiji's opposition leader makes a break with Bainimarama; Mural of late musician Chris Faiumu unveiled in Wellington.
Pacific Waves 24 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Former Fiji journalist faces charges from FICAC; Adapting to climate change a matter of survival - expert; New football program offers inmates a 'second chance'; Heartache for Moana Pasifika and Fiji Drua in Super Rugby Pacific.
Pacific Waves 21 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Is NZ doing enough to live up to 'Pacific family' rhetoric? Whooping cough under control in Vanuatu - health ministry; NCDs trapping families in poverty - Pacific health expert; Teams arrive in Australia for OFC round three.
Pacific Waves 20 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji ex-Prime Minister charged with mutiny; More Māori and Pacific bone marrow donors needed; Super Rugby Pacific enters second round
Pacific Waves 19 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Australian-Samoan tennis player resigns, calls out online trolls; Samoa's first tennis pro stands with Destanee Aiava; Poll shows most New Zealanders want bottom trawling banned; We talk business in our new Tradewinds segment.
Pacific Waves 18 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji president warns MPs not to "sow seeds of fear'; PNG under close watch for money laundering; Ear infections prevalent among children in PNG; Pacific experts urged to lead solutions for regional challenges.
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