Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: The stories that excited and shook the Pacific in 2024; Tongan MPs to decide on new prime minister next week; Best and worst Pacific sporting moments of 2024. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Conflicting reports on death toll in Vanuatu emerge; Earthquake much worse than previous disasters - former Vanuatu PM; What does 2025 hold for Papua New Guinea; Early preparation for Moana Pasifika ahead of Super Rugby 2025. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Search for survivors in Vanuatu continues; Claim thousands made homeless in West Papua by transmigration policy; Aust govt introduces new measure for refugees in PNG; Hundreds of applications submitted in Samoa for NZ citizenship. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Major earthquake strikes Vanuatu; No flights from PNG's Mendi Airport for the foreseeable future; Successful immunisation programme has funding cut amid whooping cough; Call for more accountability in Pacific development engagements. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji holiday turned nightmare as tourists poisoned; The dos and don'ts of purchasing pounamu; Kiwi teachers experience village life in Samoa. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Could a cousin of Tonga's King become the new PM; Otago university appoints leading Pacific scientist for top role; NZ parliament hosts Pacific clerks and speakers. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Wife of former Palau president released day after arrest; PNG's cuts to GST should have gone further - academic; Canterbury biomedical students head to Tonga for training mission; Wellington Chocolate Factory ups its commitment to Pacific cacao growers. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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

In Pacific Waves today: New Tonga PM to be elected by Christmas Eve; Tonga's PMs 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

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

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 the Pacific' to see the impacts of the climate crisis firsthand. And it's going to be a jam-packed sevens rugby weekend for Pacific fans with their teams in action in global and regional competitions. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga no confidence motion 'par for the course'- Kalafi Moala; Water tariff on Rarotonga breaches historic agreement - campaigner; A new generation of leaders emerge from New Caledonia violence; NZ celebrates first ever Solomon Islands language week.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific climate negotiators 'disappointed' over COP29 deal; Family of missing Hawaii woman fears the worst; Overseas Cook Islanders consulted on seabed mining proposal; Flying Fijians concludes European rugby tour.

In Pacific Waves today: COP29 negotiations drags on; Pasifika bowlers take up Oceania Challenge; Vanuatu celebrates first female maritime graduate; New podcast revisits fateful bombing of Greenpeace vessel.