Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 21 December 2024
The stories that excited and shook the Pacific in 2024; Tongan MPs to decide on new prime minister next week; Best and worst Pacific sporting moments of 2024. Audio
Best and worst Pacific sporting moments of 2024
2024 has been a busy but exciting sports year for the Pacific. Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 December 2024
Conflicting reports on death toll in Vanuatu emerge; Earthquake much worse than prev disasters - former Vanuatu PM; What does 2025 hold for Papua New Guinea; Early preparation for Moana Pasifika ahead… Audio
Pacific Waves for 19 December 2024
Search for survivors in Vanuatu continues; Claim thousands made homeless in West Papua by transmigration policy; Aust govt introduces new measure for refugees in PNG; Hundreds of applications… Audio
Hundreds in Samoa apply for NZ citizenship
Hundreds of applications submitted in Samoa for NZ citizenship. Audio
Pacific Waves for 18 December 2024
No flights from PNG's Mendi Airport for the foreseeable future; Successful vax programme has funding cut amid whooping cough; Call for more accountability in Pacific development engagements. Audio
Pacific Waves for 17 December 2024
Fiji holiday turned nightmare as tourists poisoned; The dos and don't of purchasing pounamu; Kiwi teachers experience village life in Samoa. Audio
Otago uni appoints leading Pacific scientist for top role
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
Pacific Waves for 14 December 2024
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
Pacific Waves for 13 December 2024
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
Pacific Waves for 12 December 2024
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
Pacific Waves for 11 December 2024
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
Pacific Waves for 10 December 2024
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
Pacific Waves for 6 December 2024
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
More support needed for Maori and Pacific living with HIV
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
Pacific Waves for 5 December 2024
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
Pacific Waves for 4 December 2024
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
Pacific Waves for 3 December 2024
Taiwan president embarks on Pacific tour; Mixed reactions from Samoan community following bill; Fiji 7s claim victory in Dubai since 2015. Audio
Pacific Waves for 30 November 2024
Long-serving CNMI congressman retires; Unlocking the healing powers of Samoa's plants; Fiji 7s look to rebuild momentum in Dubai. Audio
Pacific Waves for 29 November 2024
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