Susana Suisuiki
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
Pasifika team places bid for new NRL franchise
Auckland is the latest city to throw its hat in the ring for a new NRL franchise, proposing the new team to be called Mana Pasifika. Audio
Pacific Waves for 8 February 2025
Cook Islands dump passport idea; Samoan village near Manawanui sinking seek help from China; Worker shortages affecting Cook Islands police force. Audio
Pacific Waves for 7 February 2025
NZ and Cook Islands not seeing eye to eye; Eke Government in Tonga has little time to have an impact; Samoan faafafine pays tribute to mother through theatre project. Audio
NZ and Cook Islands not seeing eye to eye
The office of New Zealand's Minister of Foreign affairs says New Zealand and the Cook Islands are not seeing eye to eye on a number of issues. Audio
Samoan theatre project pays tribute to motherhood
A new theatre and performance poetry is set to make its debut at the Auckland Pride Festival taking place later this month. Audio