Pacific Waves
RNZ New Zealand
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.
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Networks:
RNZ New Zealand
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@rnz_news
Language:
English
Contact:
P O Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand + 644 474 1437
Website:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/
Email:
jayne.joyce@rnz.co.nz
Episodes
Pacific Waves for 27 August 2025
8/26/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Marshall Islands parliament goes up in flames; Economists assess PNG's economy over 50 years; Samoa citizens get ready to cast their votes; Bougainville election soon approaching.
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Duration:00:21:39
Pacific Waves for 26 August 2025
8/25/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Mixed views on Samoa's leadership ahead of polling day; Report calls for stronger ties between NZ and the Pacific; Tough start for Pacific teams in women's rugby world cup.
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Duration:00:19:47
Pacific Waves for 23 August 2025
8/22/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards; Fiji hub helping businesses become investment-ready; Rugby rivals Tonga and Samoa prepare for battle.
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Duration:00:18:00
Pacific Waves for 22 August 2025
8/22/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control; Cook Islands govt considering exploration extension; Faith-driven boxer set to represent Samoa in Liverpool.
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Duration:00:15:08
Pacific Waves for 21 August 2025
8/20/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ and Pacific police face similar challenges - commissioner; PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence; Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges.
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Duration:00:18:11
Pacific Waves for 20 August 2025
8/19/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands government to raise legal marriage age; Narco-subs going undetected in the Pacific; Potential reforms to Auckland's alcohol policy seen as a setback; NRL player switches allegiance to Samoa.
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Duration:00:15:41
Pacific Waves for 19 August 2025
8/18/2025
In Pacific Waves today: My Tongan language keeps me grounded - Dr Suliana Mone; Palau president bemoans exclusion of PIF partners; From the classroom to Bougainville parliament.
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Duration:00:15:57
Pacific Waves for 15 August 2025
8/14/2025
In Pacific Waves today: 'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister; New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy; Samoan director celebrates debut feature film success.
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Duration:00:20:44
Pacific Waves for 14 August 2025
8/14/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa backs Solomon Islands' plan to defer partners meeting; Media reports of meeting deferral 'unfortunate' - former PIF director; Cook Islands and US sign agreement on seabed minerals.
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Duration:00:18:52
Pacific Waves for 13 August 2025
8/14/2025
In Pacific Waves today: US court ignores White House orders on commercial fishing; Pacific youth discuss climate loss in Samoa; Pacific rugby takes centre stage again.
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Duration:00:16:20
Pacific Waves for 12 August 2025
8/11/2025
In Pacific Waves today: 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.
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Duration:00:16:18
Pacific Waves for 09 August 2025
8/8/2025
In Pacific Waves today: 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 lifesaving' - Tongan creative Luca Walton.
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Duration:00:25:45
Pacific Waves for 08 August 2025
8/7/2025
In Pacific Waves today: 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.
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Duration:00:17:53
Pacific Waves for 06 August 2025
8/5/2025
In Pacific Waves today: 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 Auckland local elections.
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Duration:00:17:38
Pacific Waves for 05 August 2025
8/5/2025
In Pacific Waves today: 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 history.
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Duration:00:15:49
Pacific Waves for 02 August 2025
8/1/2025
In Pacific Waves today: 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.
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Duration:00:18:06
Pacific Waves for 01 August 2025
7/31/2025
In Pacific Waves today: 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 milestone.
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Duration:00:20:29
Pacific Waves for 31 July 2025
7/30/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Tonga; Experts on earthquake's impact in the Pacific; CNMI residents advised to 'prepare' following earthquake; Unpacking historical ICJ ruling for Pacific communities.
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Duration:00:16:34
Pacific Waves for 30 July 2025
7/29/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Tonga government considering contract with mining group; Tonga's domestic airline back up and running; Samoan athlete drafted in European League of football; Cook Islands 60th anniversary attracts thousands.
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Duration:00:19:36
Pacific Waves for 29 July 2025
7/28/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ govt 'out of touch' with voting law change - Carmel Sepuloni; First Vanuatu language week celebrated in NZ; Cook Islander sets new all-time record at Davis Cup.
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Duration:00:14:50