Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 5 April 2025
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… Audio
Actor addresses backlash over Naked Samoans poster
Comedy legends, Naked Samoans are staging a reunion with their all-new show, 'The Last Temptation of the Naked Samoans,' as part of the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival. Audio
Pacific Waves for 4 April 2025
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… Audio
BenarNews pause on operations a tragedy - veteran journalist
BenarNews agency have announced that they are pausing operations due to "matters beyond its control". Audio
Pacific Waves for 3 April 2025
Diversity stage comes to life at Polyfest; NZ show concerns over Cook Islands shipping registery; Tonga and PNG journos collaborate through media scheme; PNG's saint candidate a principled man -… Audio
PNG's saint candidate a principled man - bishop
Papua New Guinea is set to get its first Catholic saint. Audio
Pacific Waves for 2 April 2025
Polyfest 2025 officially begins this week; West Papua PhD student launches exhibition; Pacific musn't ignore 'waste management crisis' - recycling advocate. Audio
Polyfest 2025 officially begins this week
The official programme for the 50th anniversary of Polyfest has begun this week. Audio
West Papua PhD student launches exhibition
A PhD student from West Papua has recently opened an exhibition at the University of Auckland alongside Lagi-Maama Academy and Consultancy. Audio
Pacific Waves for 1 April 2025
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… Audio
Fiji expat recalls terrifying earthquake experience in Myanmar
"What if this building collapsed?" that's the thought that came into the mind of Fijian expat Manasa Qaranivalu who recalls his terrifying experience of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck near… Audio
Samoa govt declares state of emergency
The Samoan government has declared a state of emergency as the main island of Upolu grapples with a severe power crisis. Audio
Pacific Waves for 29 March 2025
NZ's new public health director announced; New initiative to address issues facing Pacific youth workers; Mixed outcomes from Tonga's development summit. Audio
NZ's new Public Health Director announced
Dr Corina Grey has been appointed as the new Director of Public Health, starting from 5 May. Audio
Pacific Waves for 28 March 2025
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… Audio
Study investigates premature heart attacks among Fijians
Researchers at Otago University are seeking answers to why Fijian New Zealanders are at higher risk of having heart attacks or developing angina at a young age. Audio
Pacific Waves for 27 March 2025
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… Audio
Pacific Waves 26 March 2025
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. Audio
New water systems installed on Rabi island
Access to water has never been more easier or cleaner for the people of Rabi island in Fiji - thanks to the New Zealand government who funded the water projects through NGO Habitat for Humanity Fiji. Audio