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The president of the Federated States of Micronesia says geopolitical competition in the Pacific is not as fraught as often believed.

David Panuelo also insists Australia's recent nuclear submarine… Audio

Pacific Islands are relieved that New Zealand has finally delivered on a climate pledge made six years ago.

New Zealand's promise of $1.3 billion over four years to countries most vulnerable to… Audio

Pacific Islands Forum welcomes New Zealand's climate aid boost heading into COP26. Audio

The Covid-19 crisis in Papua New Guinea is deepening, as the country's main hospitals are increasingly swamped by cases. Audio

Ni-Vanuatu workers coming to New Zealand for seasonal employment are enjoying the benefits of a one-way travel bubble, but their mission abroad comes with steep challenges. Audio

Church leaders in West Papua are concerned about the presence of Indonesian soldiers in classrooms. Audio

Church leaders in West Papua warn the presence of Indonesian soldiers in classrooms is proving traumatic for children in a region mired in conflict.

The military is also present on the health… Audio

Deep sea mining debate in the Pacific region emerges at UNGA and in New Zealand. Audio

The climate crisis has again been at the forefront of speeches by Pacific Islands leaders at the UN General Assembly. Audio

The climate crisis has again been at the forefront of speeches by Pacific Island leaders at the UN General Assembly.

At a time when the world is preoccupied with the pandemic - island states are… Audio

There are signs that Papua New Guinea's health system is again under increasing pressure due to Covid-19.

PNG health authorities scaled back testing in June, as the government told the public the… Audio

The simmering conflict between West Papuan independence fighters and Indonesian military forces has flared up again.

There are more signs of mass displacement too, following an attack on an… Audio

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Ni sa bula vinaka Pacific Wave listeners, Koroi Hawkins here. Because of the Covid-19 lockdowns here in New Zealand we can’t bring you our usual daily show and we’re really sorry… Audio