Susana Suisuiki
'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister
New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters is blaming nations that are not part of the Pacific Islands Forum for causing disagreements between members. Audio
Samoan director celebrates debut feature film success
New Zealand-based Samoan director, Miki Magasiva's debut feature film "Tina" has pipped iconic Whale Rider at the box office to become the fifth most successful Kiwi film. Audio
Pacific Waves for 14 August 2025
Samoa backs Solomon Islands' plan to defer partners meeting; Media reports of meeting deferal 'unfortunate' - former PIF director; Cook Islands and US sign agreement on seabed minerals. Audio
Media reports of meeting deferal 'unfortunate'
Media reports of meeting deferal 'unfortunate' - former PIF director. Audio
Pacific Waves for 13 August 2025
US court ignores White House orders on commerical fishing; Pacific youth discuss climate loss in Samoa; Pacific rugby takes centre stage again. Audio
Pacific rugby takes centre stage again
Pasifika rugby takes centre stage again over the next few weeks, involving both men and women's teams from the region. Audio
Pacific Waves for 12 August 2025
Pasifika in NZ struggling with housing affordability - youth advocate; Pasifika lacking timely care following heart attack - health leader; Mother and son standing again in Bougainville election. Audio
Pasifika in NZ struggling with housing affordability
In Aotearoa, an advocate for youth homelessness says Pacific people are disproportionately struggling with housing unaffordability for a range of reasons. Audio
Pacific Waves for 9 August 2025
Pacific health systems 'stretched' amid dengue outbreak - WHO; Fiji's top prosecutor claims charges are bogus; What's ahead for Bougainville in its quest for independence; 'Art can be life-saving' -… Audio
Pacific health systems 'stretched' amid dengue outbreak - WHO
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest level in almost a decade, with Samoa particularly affected with more than 2000 cases reported and multiple deaths since an outbreak was declared in… Audio
'Art can be lifesaving' - Tongan creative Luca Walton
Auckland-based artist and animator Luca Tu'avao Walton best known as 'Lucid Luca' is an emerging voice in the Pacific creative landscape, with a distinctive style rooted in memory, identity, and the… Audio
Pacific Waves for 8 August 2025
Samoan family seeks answers into son's death; "It's anyone's game" former Bougainville colonel on election; Cook Islands tourism places strain on the environment. Audio
Samoan family seeks answers into son's death
The parents of Caleb Moefa'auo are hoping the inquest into his death will bring changes into how individuals with mental disorders are treated while on remand. Audio
Unemployment figures increase for Pasifika in NZ
Pasifika unemployment in New Zealand has risen another 1.2 points to 12.1 percent in the June 2025 quarter. Audio
Pasifika rugby players reportedly face restrictions
Rugby players of Pasefika heritage are reportedly being told they can't play for their home nations if they play in Aotearoa. Audio
Pacific Waves for 6 August 2025
Tonga govt signs new contract with mining group; More help needed to tackle dengue - Samoa health leader; Cook Islands relationship with NZ will remain - PM Mark Brown; Pasifika voices stand in… Audio
Tonga govt signs new contract with mining group
The Tongan government has a new contract with Canadian mining group The Metals Company or TMC. Audio
Pacific Waves for 5 August 2025
Cook Islands opposition rejects independence; Bougainville group prepare women candidates for elections; Former Tonga PM tight-lipped on political ambitions; Eight-year-old Hawaiian athlete makes… Audio
Pacific Waves for 2 August 2025
NZ in Cook Islands domestic affairs 'improper' - Henry Puna; Paris agreement 'not enough' for Kanaks - Roch Wamytan; Pacific shoppers in NZ unhappy with locked up corned beef. Audio
Pacific Waves for 1 August 2025
Pacific traditions key to tackling meth crisis - expert; Pacific countries unscathed following Russia earthquake; Bougainville election day challenges; Cook Islanders reflect on nation's 60th… Audio