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 17 May 2025
5/16/2025
In Pacific Waves today: This week marks a year since civil unrest erupted in Kanaky New Caledonia; PNG media council appeals to PM James Marape; Former Cooks PM role in mining company 'conflicting'; Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban receives honour.
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Duration:00:21:43
Pacific Waves for 16 May 2025
5/15/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific parents react to Luxon's proposed social media ban; Auckland schools work to put an end to 'confession pages'; Pasifika rugby teams look to secure strong standings.
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Duration:00:16:29
Pacific Waves for 15 May 2025
5/14/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji PM will ensure Bainimarama cannot contest - academic; Fiji garment makers reject union claims; Pacific NGO leaders share impacts of Trump aid cuts; Detector dog retires after decades of service.
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Duration:00:16:48
Pacific Waves for 14 May 2025
5/13/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji commemorates 146th Girmit Day anniversary; Violence in West Papua most intense - researcher; Pasifika unemployment rate increases in NZ; Pasifika influencers slam kava business.
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Duration:00:17:53
Pacific Waves for 13 May 2025
5/12/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Measles case in Auckland highlights country's low vaccination rates, Australia military look to recruit in PNG; Mining seen as immediate solution for Bougainville's development; Rotuman youth work to keep endangered language alive.
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Duration:00:20:09
Pacific Waves for 10 May 2025
5/9/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Roman Catholic church reveals new pope; Catholic faithful calls on new pope to show strong leadership; Pay equity change will impact Pasifika 'massively' - PSA rep; Fast party chairman persists in removing Samoa PM.
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Duration:00:18:18
Pacific Waves for 09 May 2025
5/8/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Tongan PM optimistic ahead of elections; Pacific leaders reassured on handling of drug crisis; Improving work conditions for Fijian garment workers.
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Duration:00:20:01
Pacific Waves for 08 May 2025
5/7/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Analysis on Sols PM leadership challenge; Study in Tuvalu's waters assesses ocean health; Fisheries management discussed at SPC meeting; Pacific women face barriers from accessing retirement benefits.
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Duration:00:22:34
Pacific Waves for 07 May 2025
5/7/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands PM defeats leadership challenge; Samoa police calls for stronger firearms usage; Transparency says PNG Govt must tackle corruption, prepare for elections; Scientist tracks warming rates in southern hemisphere.
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Duration:00:18:07
Pacific Waves for 06 May 2025
5/5/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Albanese wins Australian election by landslide; Samoa drops in ranking in media freedom index; Moana Pasifika and Fiji Drua record wins for round 12.
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Duration:00:15:04
Pacific Waves for 03 May 2025
5/5/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Trump's deep sea mining order impedes Nauru's commercial ambitions; Half of PNG population barely getting by - World Bank report; Tokelau basketball player makes history; World Vision challenge brings Pacific to forefront.
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Duration:00:17:12
Pacific Waves for 02 May 2025
5/1/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Calls in Tonga to rethink Sunday observance laws; Bougainville carver to feature work in Thames; Mana Moana to deliver more Pasifika musical magic.
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Duration:00:20:31
Pacific Waves for 30 April 2025
4/29/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Two deaths in Tonga caused by dengue fever; Solomon Islands parliament adjourned until next week; Mariana Islands draws renewed attention from US military; NZ police providing assistance in Bougainville for 20 years.
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Duration:00:26:41
Pacific Waves for 26 April 2025
4/25/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Rabuka's coalition is doomed - Fiji's former AG; Ocean conservation group condemns Trump's exec order; Health NZ to slash 22 jobs in Pacific health; 'I'm still emotional' - Samoan nun recalls meeting with Pope Francis.
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Duration:00:20:09
Pacific Waves for 25 April 2025
4/24/2025
In Pacific Waves today: More spending on defence will hurt foreign aid ; Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua face off this weekend; Late Hawaiian King lives on through annual festival.
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Duration:00:17:34
Pacific Waves for 24 April 2025
4/23/2025
In Pacific Waves today: US government ordered to release funding for Radio Free Asia; Environmental group 'disappointed' over Trump's fishing order; Systemic issues in Solomon Islands election process affect public trust; Dead turtles on Rarotonga's beaches raises alarms.
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Duration:00:20:50
Pacific Waves for 23 April 2025
4/22/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Two cardinals to represent Pacific islands in Rome; Bougainville strives to move the independence debate on; Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika hold out hope for top six spot.
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Duration:00:26:56
Pacific Waves for 15 April 2025
4/14/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Samoan national dies of severe dengue in NZ; US policy causing anxiety in the Pacific - NZ DPM; Adventure duo raising funds to rebuild schools in Vanuatu; Moana Pasifika and Drua both beaten in the weekend.
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Duration:00:20:56
Pacific Waves for 12 April 2025
4/11/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific countries eligible for multi-entry visas to NZ; Pasifika rugby legends recognised for excellence; Trump's domestic priorities impacting Pacific relationship; Niue children's book celebrates cultural knowledge.
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Duration:00:21:22
Pacific Waves for 11 April 2025
4/10/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ Foreign minister sets off for the Pacific; Pacific women's issues on the forefront in Fiji; Tokelau's coral reefs show signs of recovery.
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Duration:00:17:13