Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: One of conjoined PNG twins die; Cook Islands war heroes eligible for service medals; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.

In Pacific Waves today: A crucial leg of the process to decide Bougainville's future status has begun; Pacific leaders urged to think twice about deep sea mining; Cannabis movement in Fiji calls for law reform.

In Pacific Waves today: Tongan short film under consideration for the Oscars; Lack of human rights groups in the region concerning - report; Rugby World Cup 2027 pool groups released.

In Pacific Waves today: Tahiti community mourn for landslide victims; Former Kiribati president weighs in on next year's climate summit; Cook Islands paddling tournament wraps up.

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's caretaker PM leadership 'weak' - journalist; PACER Plus agreement marks five years; Prevalence of burnout among NZ Pacific people 'alarming' - study.

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji Prime Minister fronts up on past military coups; Samoan news anchor wins Emmy award for Maui coverage; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.

In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu opposition leader accuses govt of being lazy; Pacific content creators win big at the Tiktok awards; Pacific news wrap with Koroi Hawkins.

In Pacific Waves today: Hundreds march in Fiji for women abuse survivors; Fiji military presents traditional apology to high chiefs; Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora.

In Pacific Waves today: Papuan activists sentenced to seven months imprisonment; PNG government tables national budget; Marshall Islands citizens to receive free money from government; Solomon Islands student showcases cultural heritage.

In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islanders in NZ celebrating language; Improved access to diabetes monitor a 'gamechanger'; International athletes compete in Cook Islands paddling event; Pacific news wrap with Koroi Hawkins.

In Pacific Waves today: What countries have agreed on as COP30 concludes; Samoan employer in NZ found guilty of slavery; Cook Islands govt working on repairing relationship with NZ; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.

In Pacific Waves today: Eight new MPs elected to Tonga's parliament; Large fire breaks out at COP30; Indigenous educators inspired at education conference; Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora.

In Pacific Waves today: Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM; Australia gives up bid to host COP31; Samoa opposition leader says PM is too sick to lead; Pasifika smoking rates halved in NZ but still "unacceptable".

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa media body issues statement following ban; Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30; Polling day underway in Tonga; Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's PM bans newspaper from press conferences; Samoa PM returns following weeks of medical treatment in NZ; French overseas minister concludes visit to New Caledonia; Tonga grapples with fuel crisis amid election.