Teuila Fuatai
No compensation yet for Samoa villages from Manawanui disaster
More than a year after a New Zealand navy vessel crashed into a reef off the coast of Samoa's island of Upolu... affected communities have yet to see one dollar in compensation. Audio
Tongan noble Lord Fakafanua elected prime minister
Tonga is set to have its youngest prime minister ever, Lord Fakakafanua, age 40, who beat the incumbent prime minister Dr Aisake Eke in a secret ballot. Audio
Pacific families urged to be vigilant against measles
Health authorities around the region are urging vigilance against the spread of measles, with outbreaks of the disease in New Zealand and Australia. Audio
Pacific leaders urged to think twice about deep sea mining
Former Kiribati president and leading climate justice advocate Anote Tong says the deep sea mining industry presents unique challenges for Pacific leaders trying to secure economic resources in the… Audio
Former Kiribati president weighs next climate summit
For the region's climate advocates, Australia's push to host COP was an opportunity to show the world how the climate crisis was affecting Pacific people. Audio
Pacific correspondent: Tonga election update
Eight new MPs have been elected to Tonga's parliament in the general election amid a continuing decline in voter turnout. Audio
Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. Audio
Polling closes in Tonga's election
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. There are 71 candidates vying for a seat in parliament including eight… Audio
Polling day underway in Tonga
From fixing roads to tackling the country's fuel woes, many Tongans know exactly what they want from their next government. Audio
Tonga grapples with fuel crisis amid election
Over 60,000 voters in Tonga have registered to cast their ballots on Thursday. Audio
Tongans contemplate issues ahead of national election
Tongans go to the polls in a week to elect their next parliament. Audio
Cook Islands govt says they remain committed to NZ
An international relations expert says the Prime Minister should've stepped in to fix New Zealand's diplomatic spat with Cook Islands as his foreign minister is making things worse. Audio
Government accused of worsening relationship with Cook Islands
The government has been accused of making things worse between New Zealand and the Cook Islands, by withholding more money. Teuila Fuatai reports. Audio
Australia-Nauru resettlement agreement takes action
The first of potentially hundreds of individuals deemed non-citizens by Australia have been removed to Nauru as the latest multimillion. Audio
Health and economy under spotlight ahead of Tonga's election
With just three weeks to go before Tongans head to the polls the debate over election issues is heating up. Audio
Peters wants more talanoa on merits of Paris Agreement
New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters says he wants to discuss the Paris Climate Accord with Pacific leaders as some might not be aware of how its structured. Audio
Migrant advocates lash out at proposed NZ deportation laws
In Aotearoa, migrant advocates are lashing out at the government's proposed deportation laws saying they put Pacific people at risk. Audio
Pacific Waves for 19 September 2025
In Papua New Guinea, prime minister James Marape is rebuffing any question of China wanting to scuttle a new security deal the country is brokering with Australia; The official registration period for… Audio
Australia-Papua New Guinea security deal signing delayed
In Papua New Guinea, prime minister James Marape is rebuffing any question of China wanting to scuttle a new security deal the country is brokering with Australia. Audio
