Susana Suisuiki
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
Deaths of two women in PNG spark public outcry
Papua New Guinea is reeling from the separate killings of two women in acts of extreme violence last week, prompting renewed calls for urgent action to address the country's epidemic of gender-based… Audio
Pacific Waves for 15 February 2025
Covid response failed to meet Pasifika needs - report; Salvation Army report shows more children are going hungry; Scientist in line for a gong after decades of help to Pacific nations. Audio
Pacific Waves for 14 February 2025
Cook Islands PM leadership comes under threat; Miss Pacific Islands judge maintains no wrongdoing; Jotham Napat is the right man to lead Vanuatu - academic; Revelations Bank of PNG Governor… Audio
Pacific Waves for 13 February 2025
Cook Islands PM due to finalise China deal; Diplomatic rows puts spotlight on Pacific relations; International relations expert on NZ/Cook Is spat; Eight teams set to compete in new OFC league. Audio
Cook Islands PM due to finalise China deal
Cook Islanders are bracing for potential backlash from a controversial partnership deal with China, which is expected to be finalised any moment now. Audio
Diplomatic rows puts spotlight on Pacific relations
Diplomatic rows puts spotlight on Pacific relations. Audio
Pacific Waves for 12 February 2025
Vanuatu parliament elects new PM; Cook Islands diaspora voice concerns over China deal; Fijileaks editor threatens to counter-sue Fiji MP; New Super Rugby Pacific season launches this weekend. Audio
Vanuatu parliament elects new PM
Jotham Napat is the new Prime Minister of Vanuatu. Audio
Pacific Waves for 11 February 2025
Miss Samoa wins Miss Pacific Islands title; Cook Islands PM heads to China to sign agreement; Pasifika team places bid for new NRL franchise. Audio
Miss Samoa wins Miss Pacific Islands title
This year's Miss Pacific Islands was crowned over the weekend in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Audio