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 05 April 2025
4/4/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders react to Trump's tariffs list; Polyfest attendees remain positive despite gloomy conditions; Moana Pasifika look to nail first back-to-back win; Actor addresses backlash over Naked Samoans poster.
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Duration:00:24:33
Pacific Waves for 04 April 2025
4/3/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Wet weather does little to deter Polyfest spirit; BenarNews pause on operations a tragedy - veteran journalist; Tuvalu receives state of the art passenger and cargo vessel; Intergenerational trauma present among Bougainvilleans.
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Duration:00:16:42
Pacific Waves for 03 April 2025
4/2/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Diversity stage comes to life at Polyfest; NZ show concerns over Cook Islands shipping registry; Tonga and PNG journos collaborate through media scheme; PNG's saint candidate a principled man - bishop.
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Duration:00:21:09
Pacific Waves for 02 April 2025
4/1/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Polyfest 2025 officially begins this week; West Papua PhD student launches exhibition; Pacific mustn't ignore 'waste management crisis' - recycling advocate.
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Duration:00:19:35
Pacific Waves for 01 April 2025
3/31/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Earthquake near Tonga leaves minimal impact; Scientist explains Tonga's earthquake; Fiji expat recalls terrifying earthquake experience in Myanmar; Samoa govt declares state of emergency; Moana Pasifika on a high after historic win over Crusaders.
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Duration:00:16:51
Pacific Waves for 29 March 2025
3/28/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ's new public health director announced; New initiative to address issues facing Pacific youth workers; Mixed outcomes from Tonga's development summit.
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Duration:00:19:09
Pacific Waves for 28 March 2025
3/27/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Widow of late Green MP calls for inquest into death; Aust govt increase aid to fill in gaps by U.S; French Minister for Overseas returns to New Caledonia; Study investigates premature heart attacks among Fijians.
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Duration:00:23:11
Pacific Waves for 27 March 2025
3/26/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ and PNG sign new partnership agreement; Hopes vote of no confidence change in PNG will be challenged; Fiji DPM hits back at former attorney-general; Samoan tech wiz named Young New Zealander of the Year.
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Duration:00:24:18
Pacific Waves for 26 March 2025
3/25/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Rabuka is the best man to rebuild Fiji - deputy PM; NZ qualifies for 2026 FIFA world cup; Tokelau to undergo national survey on cost of living; New water systems installed on Rabi Island.
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Duration:00:16:25
Pacific Waves for 25 March 2025
3/24/2025
In Pacific Waves today: New allegations on Fiji PM's rolex watch; Media outlets scrambling following US funding cuts; Deep sea mining company denies branding accusation; NZ Pasifika scholars slam removal of sex-ed guidelines.
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Duration:00:18:04
Pacific Waves for 22 March 2025
3/21/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Tokelau's head of state looks ahead; Guam senator pushes for statehood; Tongan researcher investigates needles used for covid vax; Metals company accused of supporting US defence.
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Duration:00:18:19
Pacific Waves for 21 March 2025
3/20/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Head of UN office for disaster visits Pacific; PNG and Bougainville to hold more talks on independence issue; Fiji PM reverses decision to reinstate Lynda Tabuya; Oceania qualifiers for FIFA world cup kicks off.
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Duration:00:16:07
Pacific Waves for 20 March 2025
3/19/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China; Foreign aid will survive despite the US wind back - academic; A new study looks at origins of Fiji's iguanas.
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Duration:00:14:22
Pacific Waves for 19 March 2025
3/18/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Tokelau holds inauguration for new head of state; Independence for Tokelau 'would be nonsense' - anthropologist; Head of PIF affirms US funding pledges on hold; Tonga holds national development summit.
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Duration:00:22:06
Pacific Waves for 18 March 2025
3/17/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Separation of state and church is healthy - PNG priest; Fiji government fails to pass constitutional amendments; Increase of HIV cases in Fiji linked to 'bluetoothing'; Samoa public frustrated over continuous power outages.
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Duration:00:18:20
Pacific Waves for 15 March 2025
3/14/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Potential third referendum for Tokelau's status; Bougainville throws down a gauntlet to PNG over independence; PNG passes constitutional amendment for Christian recognition; Unexploded ordnances littered across Solomon Islands.
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Duration:00:19:23
Pacific Waves for 14 March 2025
3/13/2025
In Pacific Waves today: US trade wars to impact Pacific economies; Programme in PNG breaks social shame around leprosy; Samoan women are made for the global stage - Nicolina Ah Kuoi.
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Duration:00:20:51
Pacific Waves for 13 March 2025
3/12/2025
In Pacific Waves today: East Sepik governor slams PNG government for police neglect; Deep Sea mining companies accused of swaying Cook Islanders through charity; Visa-free travel for Pacific a huge risk - immigration adviser; Uni prep course credits diversity and culture for its success.
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Duration:00:17:04
Pacific Waves for 12 March 2025
3/11/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Petition calls for investigation into death at Orere Point; Visa-free travel for Pacific a huge risk - immigration adviser; Widow of Green MP speaks on media's handling of death; New art exhibition explores Pacific immigration challenges.
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Duration:00:18:09
Pacific Waves for 11 March 2025
3/10/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Some families still without power amid cyclone downgrade; Amending Fiji's constitution must not be rushed - professor; Pasifika Festival celebrates pan-Pacific culture; Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika delights fans with wins.
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Duration:00:20:16