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Pacific Waves for 1 March 2025
Green MP eyes visa waiver access for Pacific countries; NZ/Aus need to 'step up' to fill gaps left by USAID cuts - expert; New AI volcano forecasting tool potentially life-saving. Audio
Green MP eyes visa waiver access for Pacific countries
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs says to date 847 Samoans have been granted New Zealand citizenship under a new law which came into force in late November. Audio
Pacific Waves for 27 February 2025
Cook Islands PM survives no confidence motion; Major tuna grant to assist 14 Pacific countries; South Auckland mural dedicated to community hero; Samoa's netball team rise to the top. Audio
Cook Islands PM survives no confidence motion
Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a motion in parliament aimed at ousting his government, the second Pacific Island leader to face a no-confidence vote this week. Audio
Major tuna grant to assist 14 Pacific countries
14 Pacific countries will be able to better manage their tuna stocks thanks to a major grant from the Green Climate Fund. Audio
Pacific Waves for 26 February 2025
Multiple cyclones at this time not unusual - NIWA; Samoa PM defeats no confidence vote; Pacific experts question global influence in the region; Pope Francis legacy comes under spotlight. Audio
Multiple cyclones at this time not unusual - NIWA
Multiple cyclones at this time not unusual - NIWA. Audio
Pope Francis legacy comes under spotlight
The head of the Catholic Church who remains in critical condition, reportedly had a 'good' night in hospital, the Vatican said on Monday. Audio
Pacific Waves for 25 February 2025
Samoa parliament approves request for motion of no confidence; Cook Islands NCEA results raises concerns; Samoa twins selected for Pacific women rugby squad; Pacific sports update. Audio
Samoa parliament approves request for motion of no confidence
A motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa will be the first item on the agenda when Samoa's parliament convenes on Tuesday. Audio
Pacific sports wrap from the weekend
Samoa's Tifa Moana netball team claimed their firstever PacificAUS Sports Netball Series title in Brisbane on Saturday, with a hard-fought 54-52 win over Scotland. Audio
Pacific Waves for 22 February 2025
Samoa's opposition leader tables motion of no confidence; NZ Green MP remembered one year on; Pacific experts question global influence in the region; RNZ Pacific notes the achievements of veteran… Audio
Samoa's opposition leader tables motion of no confidence
The leader of the opposition in Samoa says he plans to move a motion of no confidence against prime minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa next week. Audio
Pacific Waves for 21 February 2025
New Caledonia primed to discuss new statute to replace Noumea Accord; Moana Pasifika and Fiji Drua getting the basics right; Moving and inspiring feature film set to premiere in NZ. Audio
Moving and inspiring feature film set to premiere in NZ
A new feature film which has received positive reviews overseas, will make its debut in New Zealand cinemas. Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 February 2025
Maori academic calls for dismantling of Destiny Church; Norfolk Island's ongoing quest for a return of self-government; Vanuatu & Sols women's soccer team gear up for Four Nations. Audio
Māori academic calls for dismantling of Destiny Church
Destiny Church members, who stormed a children's event on Saturday being hosted by a drag king have been widely condemned for their actions including by Auckland Council and New Zealand Prime Minister… Audio
Pacific Waves for 19 February 2025
Cook Islands govt releases details of agreement with China; Cook Island locals protest PM's decision to shut out NZ; Immigration NZ set to deport Fijian teen living with epilepsy. Audio
Cook Islands govt releases details of agreement with China
Cooperation on seabed mining, the establishment of diplomatic missions and preferential treatment in regional and multi-lateral fora are some of the standouts in the Comprehensive Strategic… Audio
Pacific Waves for 18 February 2025
Deaths of two women in PNG spark public outcry; Cook Islands PM returns home following signed deal; France's top diplomat confirms talks on 'unfreezing' NCal electoral roll; Errors cost Pacific teams… Audio