Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 13 November 2025
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
Educator pens book to help Pacifc children embrace identity
A Samoan-Niuean educator is hoping her new online book will empower young Pasifika children to embrace their cultural identity. Audio
Pacific Waves for 12 November 2025
Cook Islands government says they remain committed to NZ; Pacific News Wrap with Koroi Hawkins; Taipei office in Fiji accuse China of coercion. Audio
Pacific Waves 11 November 2025
Fiji women's groups accuse PM of gender bias; Miss Cook Islands pageant returns; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio
Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora 10 November 2025
There were mixed results for Pasifika teams in rugby union and rugby league at the weekend. Audio
Pacific Waves 8 November 2025
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
Visa-free travel available for eligible Pacific citizens to NZ
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has reached out to RNZ Pacific to point out that the visa is also available to visitors from Pacific Islands Forum countries. Audio
Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico for 8 November 2025
Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico for 8 November 2025. Audio
Pacific sports talanoa with Iliesa Tora 8 November 2025
Pacific sports talanoa with Iliesa Tora 8 November 2025. Audio
Pacific Waves for 7 November 2025
Samoa PM to raise Pacific visa issue with NZ govt; Australia-Nauru resettlement agreement takes action; Conjoined twins in PNG face uncertain future. Audio
Samoa PM to raise Pacific visa issue with NZ govt
A former New Zealand National Party MP has gained the support of Samoa's prime minister for his petition, calling on the New Zealand. Audio
Pacific Waves 6 November 2025
Pacific unemployment rate in NZ highest of any ethnic group; Pacific social media wrap with Tiana Haxton; Tongan rugby league star stable following concussion. Audio
Pacific social media wrap with Tiana Haxton for 6 November 2025
Pacific social media wrap with Tiana Haxton. Audio
Tongan rugby league star stable following concussion
The rugby league world is in a state of shock as to how and why Tongan player 'Eliesa Katoa was allowed to play against the Kiwis at Eden Park last Sunday, after he had suffered a serious head knock… Audio
Pacific Waves for 5 November 2025
Pacific ocean becoming increasingly militarised - advocate; Measles vaccination campaign underway in Auckland; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Samoan chef dines out on top international food… Audio
Samoan chef dines out on top international food award
Two years ago Henry Onesemo and his wife Debby started Tala, a fine-dining restaurant in Auckland serving Samoan cuisine. Audio
PNG landslide kills 21 and leaves many homeless
The governor of Enga province in Papua New Guinea says it's likely some survivors of a deadly landslide are now homeless. Audio
Pacific Waves for 1 November 2025
Samoa budget sees big increases; Health and economy under spotlight ahead of Tonga's election; Tokelau language week celebrated in NZ; New Pacific football league launched in NZ. Audio
Samoa budget sees big increases
The new Samoan government has splashed out the cash with some big increases in their latest budget. Audio