Pacific Waves

Dec 11 2024 300 ep. 19 mins 1.7k
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A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.

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Pacific Waves for 12 December 2024

Dec 11 2024 16 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: Nauru-Aust treaty seen as an attempt to limit China's influence; Vague reasons given for no confidence in Tongan PM; Early days for mine exploration in Bougainville. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pacific Waves for 11 December 2024

Dec 10 2024 21 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: New Tonga PM to be elected by Christmas Eve; Tongan PM resignation 'unprecedented'; Fiji human rights march brings in 300 protestors; Samoan director behind Moana 2 talks representation in pop culture. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pacific Waves for 10 December 2024

Dec 09 2024 23 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's PM resigns ahead of motion of no confidence; Bougainville MP takes satisfaction from assessment of mine damage; Maori and Pasifika highly vulnerable to bird flu; Pacific Fisheries agency conference deemed a success. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pacific Waves for 7 December 2024

Dec 08 2024 20 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: Taiwan's president Lai Chin-te has urged his allies in the Pacific to stand together and safeguard democracy and peace in the Indo-Pacific region. After a week-long delay Tonga's prime minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni is now scheduled to face a vote of no confidence on Monday. Palau's President is inviting US President Elect Donald Trump to 'visit th

Pacific Waves for 6 December 2024

Dec 05 2024 20 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: Palau's leader advocates for 'carbon free' nuclear energy; Watchdog says PNG forestry deal illustrates the country's poor governance; More support needed for Māori and Pacific living with HIV - advocate. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pacific Waves for 5 December 2024

Dec 04 2024 12 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu seeks to hold polluting countries to account; Fisheries conference in Fiji concludes with key outcomes; Marriage age in Solomon Islands under review. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pacific Waves for 4 December 2024

Dec 03 2024 16 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: Stranded NZ family secures flight out of Niue; Study reveals grim health stats in Cook Islands children; Pacific peoples ministry fails to meet key target - report; Christchurch Pasifika artists spark conversations through music album. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pacific Waves for 3 December 2024

Dec 02 2024 15 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: Taiwan president embarks on Pacific tour; Mixed reactions from the Samoan community following bill; Fiji 7s claim victory in Dubai since 2015. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pacific Waves for 30 November 2024

Nov 29 2024 20 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: Long-serving CNMI congressman retires; Unlocking the healing powers of Samoa's plants; Fiji 7s look to rebuild momentum in Dubai. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pacific Waves for 29 November 2024

Nov 28 2024 19 mins  
In Pacific Waves today: Papua New Guinea HIV infections hit a record high; World leaders meet to draft new plastic pollution treaty; Cook Islands men prioritise mental wellbeing; Fiji prepares to host Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details