Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 5 February 2026
In New Zealand, the latest labour market stats show the unemployment rate has reached 5.4 percent, the highest in a decade. Fiji academic says court ruling 'embarrassed' Fiji PM. Niuean athlete makes… Audio
Blaming govt for NZ unemployment stats 'unhelpful' - analyst
In New Zealand, the latest labour market stats show the unemployment rate has reached 5.4 percent, the highest in a decade. Audio
Pacific Waves for 4 February 2026
NZ on alert with dengue fever still present in the Pacific; UN council reviews Micronesian states rights records; Cook Islands opens first full immersion primary school; Coaching drama overshadows OFC… Audio
Pacific Waves for 3 February 2026
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. Audio
Fiji 7s men team defend Singapore title
The Fiji men's sevens rugby team took home the top title at the Singapore 7s on Sunday night, while New Zealand claimed the women's title after the two days of competition. Audio
Tonga's new govt reveals first 100-day plan
Tonga's new government has released it's first offical 100-day work plan. Audio
Pacific Waves for 31 January 2026
NZ's Pacific ministry releases new strategy amid cuts; New doco series spotlights Niue people; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio
Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora
RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora joins Pacific Waves for a chat on what 2026 has in store for Pacific sports teams. Audio
Pacifc Waves for 30 January 2026
Tonga PM silent over US immigration restrictions; Leaders in PNG's Enga province take a stand against gun violence; Round two of OFC league set to kick off in PNG. Audio
Tonga PM silent over US immigration restrictions
It's been a few weeks since the United States' new immigration restrictions have come into effect. Audio
Pacific Waves for 29 January 2026
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. Audio
New Zealand govt scraps new Pacific worker pathways
New Zealand has quietly scrapped plans to open new Pacific worker pathways in the meat and seafood processing sectors, documents obtained by RNZ Pacific under the Official Information Act (OIA) show. Audio
Pacific Waves for 28 January 2026
Samoan playwright found dead in jail; US President delivers on WHO withdrawal promise; Pasifika gym franchise turns fitness into a family affair; NZ scraps Tokelau airport project Audio
Samoan playwright found dead in jail
Playwright Papali'i Sia Figiel has been found dead inside her jail cell in Samoa. Audio
Pacific Waves for 27 January 2026
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. Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 December 2025
Norfolk Island to hold elections on New Years Day; Plans for Pasifika fale in Wellington underway; Young Cook Islanders take to the stage in Manukau. Audio
Pacific Waves for 19 December 2025
No compensation yet for Samoa villages from Manawanui disaster; Fiji lawyers push back on contentious bill; The people of Atafu in Tokelau are working hard on self-reliance. Audio
Pacific Waves for 18 December 2025
One year since devastating Vanuatu earthquake; Report reveals Fiji may be at risk of losing US aid; Niuean PhD scholar advances health equity for Pacific. Audio
Niuean PhD scholar advances health equity for Pacific
Dr Jessie Lagalaga Hutchings crossed the stage at the University of Auckland's summer graduation with a doctoral degree in Pharmacy. Audio
Pacific Waves for 17 December 2025
What the new Tongan PM appointment means for democracy; France ruled as not giving enough security to New Caledonia in 2024; Report reveals Fiji's health workforce crisis. Audio