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Pacific nations 'grappling with a tidal wave of debt repayments' to China - report
New research shows that China has emerged as the world's largest creditor for developing nations, which are due to pay back at least $54 billion to Beijing this year.
First-ever global shipping emissions levy approved
But a Pacific push for stronger deal failed at the International Maritime Organisation meeting in Londom last month. Audio
News in Tongan for 28 May 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 28 May 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 28 May 2025
Samoa's failed budget reading triggers snap election; Pacific peoples minister stands by 'growth' budget; Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak; Papua New Guinea's push to achieve 100 percent… Audio
Samoa's failed budget reading triggers snap election
Samoa's Parliament has been dissolved after Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa's government failed to pass its first budget reading. Audio
Pacific peoples minister stands by 'growth' budget
Pacific peoples minister stands by 'growth' budget. Audio
Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak
Big clean up campaigns are underway in Rarotonga to try stamp out mosquito breeding grounds. Audio
PNG's national broadcaster aims to bring back shortwave radio
Papua New Guinea's push to achieve 100 percent broadcast coverage by 2030. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 28 May 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 27 May 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio