Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: What US election results would mean for Pacific region; Bus crash injures 13 Tongan seasonal workers; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga's rugby league team secures Pacific Cup finals spot.

In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands PM returns from New Caledonia mission; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga and Kiwis clash excites rugby league fans

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders appreciative of being able to meet with diverse groups in New Caledonia; There are hopes developed nations will take climate change more seriously as they themselves experience more severe natural disasters; There have been late arrivals and rare sightings in the Cook Islands whale migration season.

In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia President Louis Mapou has told visiting Pacific leaders the French Territory is at a turning point; PNG academic suggests changes that could have immediate and dramatic effects in easing the country's high cost of living; Fetu Samoa is preparing for their game against Fiji Bulikula this coming Saturday, following their victory over Tonga in Fiji.

In Pacific Waves today: The U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand weighs in on America's impact on the pacific region ahead of the election; New Zealand's Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner says she is frustrated by a lack of progress being made by the government to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers in Aotearoa; A new study has found what it will take to meet the global goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean by 2030.

In Pacific Waves today: Commonwealth Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global economic, environmental and security challenges; A high chief in Samoa whose resort the Royals stayed at during the commonwealth heads of government meeting says he's proud of how his country hosted the international event; Pacific activists have gathered in New Zealand to speak on issues like nuclear testing and growing militarisation in the region; Christchurch Niuean community celebration of 50 years of self-governance in free association with New Zealand.

In Pacific Waves today: The British monarchy's legacy is in the spotlight as small island nations grapple with the impacts of colonialism and slavery alongside CHOGM opening ceremony; Samoa women's rugby team speak up on hardship and neglect in attempts to return to the World Cup arena; Three candidates from the ruling Tobwaan Kiribati Party (TKP) breaking away to form new alliance and challenge incumbent president; More details have emerged about an Australian government plan to help fund the establishment of an NRL rugby league club in Papua New Guinea.

In Pacific Waves today: A historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second reading in Parliament; Fiji's Prime Minister cautions New Caledonia's local government to be reasonable in its requests from Paris, ahead of a Pacific fact-finding mission; A photography exhibition has been launched as a CHOGM side event capturing the experiences of Pacific people grappling with the effects of the climate crisis; Two Tongan scientists at Auckland University of Technology hope giving back to a school in the Kingdom will help inspire the next generation of Tongan STEM students.

In Pacific Waves today: King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla join world leaders who represent member countries of the Commonwealth in Samoa for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of government meeting (CHOGM); A former highlevel worker at the top Pacific political decision-making body argues the Pacific Islands Forum is more relevant than ever; The first Pasifika independent candidate for Auckland's Entrust election calls for change to South Aucklanders energy bills; The Bougainville Government says a joint understanding has been reached with Papua New Guinea to broaden the role of their new independent moderator, former New Zealand Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae.

In Pacific Waves today: University of the South Pacific staff are on strike, calling for the removal of Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia; Susana Suisuiki is in Samoa for CHOGM and shares what leaders, dignitaries and locals in Apia are saying ahead of King Charles III visit on Friday; This week New Caledonia, torn apart by violent riots over the past five months is to receive a high level Pacific Islands Forum fact finding mission; Pasifika Opera singers say there is a demand for Polynesian talent in the prestigious art form following a two night show in Rarotonga.

In Pacific Waves today: The 27th Commonwealth heads of government meeting is underway in Samoa; A breakdown of how CHOGM will impact small island nations; Fiji's Prime Minister brushes off concerns around a rift in his ruling People's Alliance Party; Over 600 medals were won by athletes over the two weeks of the Cook Islands Games.

In Pacific Waves today: Niue marks 50 years of limited independence from New Zealand following the signing of the Free Compact of Association in 1974; Manshika Prasad finally declared the official winner of Miss Universe Fiji; Pacific New Zealanders are facing higher rates of bowel cancer; Fiji prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka says "some members" from his ruling People's Alliance Party are planning to break away and form a new political party.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa sets the stage for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting - CHOGM; France's new Foreign Affairs Minister arrives in New Caledonia, five months after violent riots broke out in the territory; Employer groups in Fiji sound alarm over new laws which could result in significant job losses; Pacific excellence celebrated at The Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2024.

In Pacific Waves today: Villages on the coast near the shipwrecked Manawanui are demanding compensation from the New Zealand government; A former Papua New Guinea prime minister wants answers after a major power provider threatened to pull the plug on Port Moresby; The latest World Bank Pacific Economic Update calls for a major boost in investment to address the region's slowing economic growth.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's Prime Minister says it's too soon to talk compensation without clear evidence of environmental impacts following the Manawanui disaster; Papua New Guinea defends injecting over a million USD to Niue despite its people calling for more support by its own government; a new bank is empowering women and mothers to be financially independent from their husbands.

Leader of West Papua rebels who took New Zealander Philip Mehrtens hostage denies claims he was bribed to set the pilot free last month. A new report has found the average size of global wildlife populations has shrunk by over 70 percent over the past 50 years, and calls to protect Pacific reefs following sunken Manawanui ship.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan citizenship bill makes progress; Auckland community leader confirms foodbank closure; More work needed to protect Pacific reefs; Bougainville cocoa boom - an aid success story.

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga still to announce who is heading key ministries; Cook Islands robotics team celebrate global feat; New bilingual book explores Fiji's rich culture.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa and NZ authorities focus on vessel clean up; CHOGM media restrictions concerning; Fewer cyclones predicted for Pacific - NIWA; Opera concert in Britain celebrates Samoa's history.

In Pacific Waves today: Dead turtles spotted following HMNZS sinking in Samoa; Fiji's defence minister addresses country's crippling issues; Commonwealth expected to adopt ocean declaration.