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: Former Miss Solomons speaks on future of Pacific pageantry; Life-saving vaccines unaffordable for some Pacific countries; OFC pro league heading to Melbourne.
New episode
Pacific Waves 13 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: PNG drops in corruption index rankings; Salvation Army NZ calls on govt to increase food aid; Anticipation building for new Super Rugby Pacific season.
Pacific Waves 12 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Petition for Pacific visitors presented to Winston Peters; Solomons PM says no foreign influence behind reshuffle; Havili to play 50th cap for Moana Pasifika.
Pacific Waves 11 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Fire destroys supermarket in Samoa's capital; Fiji women's rights group urges govt to improve labour laws; Businesses in Cook Islands frustrated by banking error.
Pacific Waves 10 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands records first dengue death; Marshallese deportees face tough road ahead; Wellington's annual Pasifika festival draws large crowds; Sevens, Football and more Pacific sport with Iliesa Tora.
Pacific Waves 07 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Lord Fakafanua says work to appease US immigration underway; Former Fiji anti-corruption chief seeks millions in compensation; Table standings unchanged on day four of OFC; Pacific sports talanoa with Iliesa Tora.
Pacific Waves 06 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Indigenous Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi; Kanaka Maoli stand in solidarity with Māori at Waitangi; NZ politicians react to Pasifika unemployment stats; Parts of PNG experiencing outbreaks of the flu.
Pacific Waves 05 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Blaming New Zealand government for unemployment 'unhelpful' - analyst; Fiji academic says court ruling 'embarrassed' Fiji PM; Niuean athlete makes his mark in OFC pro league.
Pacific Waves 04 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands warns visitors to take dengue precautions; UNHRC reviews Micronesian states' rights records; First full immersion Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani for Rarotonga; More coaching drama in the OFC Pro League.
Pacific Waves 03 February 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Former Fiji anti-corruption head 'vindicated' after court ruling; Tonga's new govt reveals first 100-day plan; Fiji 7s men team defend Singapore title.
Pacific Waves 31 January 2026
In Pacific Waves today: NZ's Pacific ministry releases new strategy amid cuts; New documentary series spotlights Niue people; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.
Pacific Waves 29 January 2026
In Pacific Waves today: New Zealand govt scraps new Pacific worker pathways; Fiji judge in talks with the government amid corruption allegations; Reggae legends UB40 launch Pacific tour in Tonga.
Pacific Waves 28 January 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Samoan playwright found dead in jail; US President delivers on WHO withdrawal promise; Pasifika gym franchise turns fitness into a family affair; New Zealand government scraps Tokelau airport project.
Pacific Waves 27 January 2026
In Pacific Waves today: Steady going for Vanuatu citizenship sales despite setbacks; Four years on since the day Tonga went 'black'; Moana Pasifika welcomes newbies ahead of Super Rugby season.
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