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 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
Pacific Waves for 25 July 2025
7/24/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ calls on Cook Islands govt to test the views of locals; CNMI reeling from Governor's sudden death; UN's top court rules countries legally responsible for emissions; Pacific leaders react to ICJ ruling.
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Duration:00:22:10
Pacific Waves for 24 July 2025
7/23/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Widespread change pushed by Bougainville presidential candidate; Australian financier's crypto ambitions for Nauru; NZ photographer's poetic journey into PNG.
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Duration:00:19:01
Pacific Waves for 23 July 2025
7/22/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific; Cook Islands PM to blame for fallout with NZ - opposition; Final checks underway ahead of Samoa election; Fiji politics is in disarray - professor.
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Duration:00:31:31
Pacific Waves for 19 July 2025
7/18/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ Samoan music producer dies suddenly; Bougainville's Kauona says he'll win presidency; Cook Islands gear up for 60th celebrations; Budget talks underway in Tokelau.
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Duration:00:19:08
Pacific Waves for 18 July 2025
7/17/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Voting registrations close in Samoa; Nauru a step closer to mining in international waters; Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles; Manu Samoa to take on Scotland on Friday.
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Duration:00:17:11
Pacific Waves for 17 July 2025
7/16/2025
In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia deal: 'We need time'; Pacific health and police address drugs and HIV crisis; Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data; Deep sea mining continues to be scrutinised in Tonga.
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Duration:00:17:48
Pacific Waves for 16 July 2025
7/16/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Still a lot of work to do following New Caledonia's 'historic' deal; NZ PM to be a no-show at the Cook Islands 60th celebrations; Australia hosts military exercise 'Talisman Sabre'.
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Duration:00:15:32
Pacific Waves for 15 July 2025
7/14/2025
In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia signs 'historic' deal with France; Bougainville MP switching from women's reserved seat to Atolls constituency; Western Australia celebrates heritage listing; Free medicine on offer in PNG's East Sepik.
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Duration:00:14:24
Pacific Waves for 12 July 2025
7/11/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands MP warns workers about higher taxes; NZ commemorates 40th anniversary of Rainbow Warrior bombing; Co-operation the solution to PNG's pervasive violence - Barker; NZ's Pacific peoples minister speaks on census changes.
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Duration:00:20:47
Pacific Waves for 11 July 2025
7/10/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Ratu Tevita bestowed three chiefly titles in Lau, Fiji; 'Lau province is complete again' - Fijian tutor on historic occasion; Call for national strategy after latest sorcery killing in PNG; Community leaders detail lockdown pain at Covid inquiry.
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Duration:00:20:54
Pacific Waves for 10 July 2025
7/9/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Journalist recalls last voyage on the fateful Rainbow Warrior; American Samoa declares dengue fever outbreak; Ratu Tevita predicted to stand in Fiji elections - professor; Kiribati youth embrace language through performances.
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Duration:00:15:30
Pacific Waves for 09 July 2025
7/8/2025
In Pacific Waves today: 'Very happy' - Solomon Island student returns from Israel; Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for chiefly ceremony; Vanuatu and Australia to re-ink agreement; Australian first nations fight to keep dialects alive.
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Duration:00:15:06
Pacific Waves for 08 July 2025
7/7/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Citizenship a hurdle for Pacific wanting to join ADF; Progress slow in Tonga cyber attack recovery; Tahiti remains dominant at Pacific Mini Games; Wallabies defeat Flying Fijians with close win.
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Duration:00:19:34