Susana Suisuiki

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 Audio

Eight new MPs have been elected to Tonga's parliament in the general election amid a continuing decline in voter turnout. Audio

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".

Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. Audio

Samoa media body to issue statement following ban; Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30; Polling day underway in Tonga; Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot. Audio

RNZ Pacific Samoa correspondent, Galumalemana Tipi Autagavaia joins Pacific Waves to discuss Samoa's media freedom following the country's prime minister ban on it's daily newspaper. Audio

Manu Samoa secures 2027 Rugby World Cup spot. Audio

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… Audio

Over 60,000 voters in Tonga have registered to cast their ballots on Thursday. Audio

The French minister for overseas Naïma Moutchou concluded her first five-day visit to New Caledonia at the weekend. Audio

NZ PM voices support for Pacific at COP30; Hawaiian waka completes four-year voyage; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio

Former New Zealand prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has voiced support for Pacific nations at COP30 who are calling on the world to keep global warming down to 1.5 degrees celsius over… Audio

Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio

US partnership continues mission in Vanuatu; Child obesity on the rise in the Pacific; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40th year since NZ visit. Audio

COP30 summit in Brazil kicks off; Tongans contemplate issues ahead of national election; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40 years since NZ visit; Educator pens book to help Pacifc children embrace… Audio

A Samoan-Niuean educator is hoping her new online book will empower young Pasifika children to embrace their cultural identity. Audio

Cook Islands government says they remain committed to NZ; Pacific News Wrap with Koroi Hawkins; Taipei office in Fiji accuse China of coercion. Audio

Fiji women's groups accuse PM of gender bias; Miss Cook Islands pageant returns; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio

There were mixed results for Pasifika teams in rugby union and rugby league at the weekend. Audio

Visa-free travel available for eligible Pacific citizens to NZ; Pacific delegates make their way to COP summit; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Pacific sports talanoa with Iliesa Tora. Audio