Susana Suisuiki

Samoa general elections now closed; Fiji social services urges unity among faith communities; Bougainville's quest for independence remains top issue; NZ school choir competition embraces diverse… Audio

Polls have just closed in Samoa in where more than 100,000 eligible voters had registered to vote today. Audio

Alcohol ban comes into effect for Samoa polling day; Canadian group closer to mining in international waters; Fiji facing kava shortages; Demand for seasonal workers slowing down. Audio

While pre-polling across Samoa has closed more than 500 police officers are gearing up to support election officials at the ballots this Friday. Audio

Marshall Islands parliament goes up in flames; Economists assess PNG's economy over 50 years; Samoa citizens get ready to cast their votes; Bougainville election soon approaching. Audio

Samoa goes to the polls this week, with pre-polling on the Wednesday and the main voting day on Friday. Audio

A research report surveying New Zealanders' perceptions of the Pacific, is calling for deeper ties with the region. Audio

Mixed views on Samoa's leadership ahead of polling day; Report calls for stronger ties between NZ and the Pacific; Tough start for Pacific teams in women's rugby world cup. Audio

Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards. Audio

Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards; Fiji hub helping businesses become investment-ready; Rugby rivals Tonga and Samoa prepare for battle. Audio

The waiting and preparation comes down to this weekend as far as the Pasifika rugby teams competing in two World Rugby events are concerned. Audio

New Zealand born Samoan boxer Miracle Ki is set to represent Samoa at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool next month. Audio

NZ and Pacific police face similar challenges - commissioner; PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence; Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges. Audio

NZ and Pacific police face similar challenges - commissioner. Audio

Samoan restaurant, Tala has been named one of New Zealand's top restaurants, achieving a coveted 3 Hat ranking at the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards in Auckland. Audio

Solomon Islands govt to raise legal marriage age; Narco-subs going undetected in the Pacific; Potential reforms to Auckland's alcohol policy seen as a setback; NRL player switches allegiance to Samoa.

After much online and media speculation in the weekend, NRL star player Payne Haas finally confirmed his change of allegiance from the Kangaroos to Toa Samoa. Audio

My Tongan language keeps me grounded - Dr Suliana Mone; Palau president bemoans exclusion of PIF partners; From the classroom to Bougainville parliament. Audio

Law academic Dr Suliana Mone recently had the opportunity to visit the University of Oxford where she opened her presentation by speaking in lea faka-Tonga, or Tongan language. Audio

'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister; New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy; Samoan director celebrates debut feature film success. Audio