Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 3 September 2025
Protest in support of West Papua prisoners ends in chaos; Maori community win after years-long battle over sand mining; NZ local elections heats up in Lower Hutt; Pacific leaders attend one year… Audio
Protest in support of West Papua prisoners ends in chaos
In West Papua protests in support of four political prisoners descended into violence last week. Audio
Pacific leaders attend one year anniversary of Maori Queen
It's the first anniversary of the Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po or the Maori Queen and thousands have arrived at Ngaruawahia. Audio
Pacific Waves for 2 September 2025
Samoa official election results to be confirmed this week; Aust and China gift Sol Islands multi-million-dollar vehicles; Record number of women vie for Bougainville parliamentary seats; Manusina… Audio
Samoa official election results to be confirmed this week
Preliminary election results suggests Samoa wants to keep the status quo. Audio
Pacific Waves for 30 August 2025
Samoa general elections now closed; Fiji social services urges unity among faith communities; Bougainville's quest for independence remains top issue; NZ school choir competition embraces diverse… Audio
Samoa general elections now closed
Polls have just closed in Samoa in where more than 100,000 eligible voters had registered to vote today. Audio
Pacific Waves for 29 August 2025
Alcohol ban comes into effect for Samoa polling day; Canadian group closer to mining in international waters; Fiji facing kava shortages; Demand for seasonal workers slowing down. Audio
Alcohol ban comes into effect for Samoa polling day
While pre-polling across Samoa has closed more than 500 police officers are gearing up to support election officials at the ballots this Friday. Audio
Pacific Waves for 27 August 2025
Marshall Islands parliament goes up in flames; Economists assess PNG's economy over 50 years; Samoa citizens get ready to cast their votes; Bougainville election soon approaching. Audio
Mixed views on Samoa's leadership ahead of polling day
Samoa goes to the polls this week, with pre-polling on the Wednesday and the main voting day on Friday. Audio
Report calls for stronger ties between NZ and the Pacific
A research report surveying New Zealanders' perceptions of the Pacific, is calling for deeper ties with the region. Audio
Pacific Waves for 26 August 2025
Mixed views on Samoa's leadership ahead of polling day; Report calls for stronger ties between NZ and the Pacific; Tough start for Pacific teams in women's rugby world cup. Audio
Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards
Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards. Audio
Pacific Waves for 23 August 2025
Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards; Fiji hub helping businesses become investment-ready; Rugby rivals Tonga and Samoa prepare for battle. Audio
Rugby rivals Tonga and Samoa prepare for battle
The waiting and preparation comes down to this weekend as far as the Pasifika rugby teams competing in two World Rugby events are concerned. Audio
Faith-driven boxer set to represent Samoa in Liverpool
New Zealand born Samoan boxer Miracle Ki is set to represent Samoa at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool next month. Audio
Pacific Waves for 21 August 2025
NZ and Pacific police face similar challenges - commissioner; PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence; Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges. Audio
NZ and Pacific police face similar challenges - commissioner
NZ and Pacific police face similar challenges - commissioner. Audio
Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges
Samoan restaurant, Tala has been named one of New Zealand's top restaurants, achieving a coveted 3 Hat ranking at the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards in Auckland. Audio