Susana Suisuiki

The University of Otago has appointed its first ever deputy vice-chancellor for Pacific, a new role that will support the achievement and success of Pacific researchers, teachers and students. Audio

Could a cousin of Tonga's King become the new PM?; Otago university appoints leading Pacific scientist for top role; NZ parliament hosts Pacific clerks and speakers. Audio

Wife of former Palau president released day after arrest; PNG's cuts to GST should have gone further - academic; Canterbury biomedical students head to Tonga for training mission; Wellington Chocolate… Audio

Nauru-Aust treaty seen as an attempt to limit China's influence; Vague reasons given for no confidence in Tongan PM; Early days for mine exploration in Bougainville. Audio

New Tonga PM to be elected by Christmas Eve; Fiji human rights march brings in 300 protestors; Samoan director behind Moana 2 talks representation in pop culture. Audio

Tonga's PM resigns ahead of motion of no confidence; Bougainville MP takes satisfaction from assessment of mine damage; Maori and Pasifika highly vulnerable to bird flu; Pacific Fisheries agency… Audio

Palau's leader advocates for 'carbon free' nuclear energy; Watchdog says PNG forestry deal illustrates the country's poor governance; More support needed for Maori and Pacific living with HIV -… Audio

An advocate is calling on the New Zealand government to lend its support to Kiwis living with HIV if it wants to reach its goal of eliminating transmission by 2030. Audio

Vanuatu seeks to hold polluting countries to account; Fisheries conference in Fij i concludes with key outcomes; Marriage age in Solomon Islands under review. Audio

Stranded NZ family secures flight out of Niue; Study reveals starking health stats in Cook Islands children; Pacific peoples ministry fails to meet key target - report; Chch Pasifika artists sparks… Audio

Taiwan president embarks on Pacific tour; Mixed reactions from Samoan community following bill; Fiji 7s claim victory in Dubai since 2015. Audio

Long-serving CNMI congressman retires; Unlocking the healing powers of Samoa's plants; Fiji 7s look to rebuild momentum in Dubai. Audio

Papua New Guinea HIV infections hit a record high; World leaders meet to draft new plastic pollution treaty; Cook Islands men prioritise mental wellbeing; Fiji prepares to host Oceania Paciifc Cup… Audio

Tonga no confidence motion 'par for the course'- Kalafi Moala; Water tariff on Rarotonga breaches historic agreement - campaigner; A new generation of leaders emerge from New Caledonia violence; NZ… Audio

COP29 Billion dollar deal a let down - policy advisor; Former Samoa PM sets the record straight on bill; Hawaiian short-film pays special tribute to last monarch. Audio

A Hawaiian short-film is gaining international recognition and accolades making it strong contender for an Oscar nomination. Audio

Pacific climate negotiators 'disappointed' over COP29 deal; Family of missing Hawaii woman fears the worst; Overseas Cook Islanders consulted on seabed mining proposal; Flying Fijians concludes… Audio

COP29 negotiations drags on; Pasifika bowlers take up Oceania Challenge; Vanuatu celebrates first female maritime graduate; New podcast revisits fateful bombing of Greenpeace vessel. Audio

New RNZ podcast revisits fateful bombing of Greenpeace vessel. Audio

Next host country for COP meeting to be revealed; Group of Samoans now eligible for NZ citizenship; New report sheds light on Pacific health systems; New Zealand looking at foreign aid spending. Audio