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Poet Tusiata Avia on "the most challenging book I've written"
A year ago, on Culture 101 we played a recording of Tusiata Avia reading a commissioned poem for the 2024 Arts Foundation's Laureate Awards. It was entitled 'I'm writing you a poem about art'. In it… Audio
Cook Islands PM insists request for meeting with Luxon and Peters was declined
![New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566931/luxon-and-peters-to-miss-cook-islands-60th-constitution-day-celebrations will not attend] the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--Md2G6RBV--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1752710675/4K44L4G_RNZ_Pacific_web_images_940_x_588_px_16_png?_a=BACCd2AD)
Mark Brown says the Cook Islands' economy remains strong, despite the funding pause.
News in Niuean for 15 November 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 15 November 2025
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
Palau leader urges stronger climate action after NZ lowers methane targets
President Surangel Whipps Jr says the world needs to work towards reducing emissions and "not dropping targets", after New Zealand slashed its methane-reduction goals.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 14 November 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Whipps urges stronger climate action after NZ lowers methane targets
Palau's president says the world needs to be working toward reducing emissions and "not dropping targets", in response to New Zealand slashing its methane reduction goals.
'Ego manoeuvring' behind the scenes at COP30, Pacific delegate says
"Political and ego manoeuvring" is happening behind the scenes at COP30 in Brazil, as Australia and Türkiye wrestle to host the United Nations climate event next year. Audio
Three essential tools to tackle the Pacific's drug scourge
Analysis - The Pacific is connected by its unique cultures, communities and clear blue seas - but beneath that beauty is an ugly and destructive drug crisis.
News in Niuean for 14 November 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 14 November 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan for 14 November 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 14 November 2025
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Pacific Waves for 14 November 2025
US partnership continues mission in Vanuatu; Child obesity on the rise in the Pacific; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40th year since NZ visit. Audio
US partnership continues mission in the Pacific
While the effects of the US government shutdown have rippled through the Pacific, one key institution has endured. Audio
Child obesity on the rise in the Pacific
Child and adolescent obesity is soaring in the Pacific and there is no quick fix, according to an eminent Pacific health leader. Audio
Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40th year since NZ visit
When the Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule a arrives at Waitangi on Friday as part of a four-year journey around the Pacific, it'll be celebrating 40 years since its first visit to Aotearoa. Audio
