Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 19 December 2025
No compensation yet for Samoa villages from Manawanui disaster; Fiji lawyers push back on contentious bill; The people of Atafu in Tokelau are working hard on self-reliance. Audio
Pacific Waves for 18 December 2025
One year since devastating Vanuatu earthquake; Report reveals Fiji may be at risk of losing US aid; Niuean PhD scholar advances health equity for Pacific. Audio
Niuean PhD scholar advances health equity for Pacific
Dr Jessie Lagalaga Hutchings crossed the stage at the University of Auckland's summer graduation with a doctoral degree in Pharmacy. Audio
Pacific Waves for 17 December 2025
What the new Tongan PM appointment means for democracy; France ruled as not giving enough security to New Caledonia in 2024; Report reveals Fiji's health workforce crisis. Audio
What the new Tongan PM appointment means for democracy
The election of a noble to lead Tonga's next government is raising concerns over the direction of the country's democracy. Audio
France ruled as not giving enough security to New Cal in 2024
New Caledonia's administrative tribunal has ruled that France was responsible for not providing a "reasonable level of security" during the civil unrest that devastated the territory in 2024. Audio
Pacific Waves for 16 December 2025
Tongan noble Lord Fakafanua elected prime minister; Fiji's first Indo PM says there's still no justice for his people; Auckland Samoan Catholic centre celebrates 30th anniversary. Audio
Tongan noble Lord Fakafanua elected prime minister
Tonga is set to have its youngest prime minister ever, Lord Fakakafanua, age 40, who beat the incumbent prime minister Dr Aisake Eke in a secret ballot. Audio
Auckland Samoan Catholic centre celebrates 30th anniversary
On August 12 1995, over 30 years ago, Malaeola was opened. Samoan cultural expert, Leulua'iali'i Satuala Tofaeono Tanuvasa says the idea of Malaeola was years in the making. Audio
Pacific Waves for 13 December 2025
Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Tongan royals lend support for new public library; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio
Pacific Waves for 12 December 2025
US Marshallese threatened by aggressive deportation; One election petition in Samoa still before the court; The Pacific's big fisheries body takes new conservation steps. Audio
Staff at Port Vila hospital return to work
Staff at the main hospital in Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, have returned to work. Audio
Pacific Waves for 11 December 2025
Illegal sale of medical drugs in PNG a persistent concern; Pacific families urged to be vigilant against measles; Homeownership a reality for Pacific families in Porirua. Audio
Illegal sale of medical drugs in PNG a persistent concern
The unauthorised sale of medical drugs remains a serious and persistent concern in Papua New Guinea, undermining the availability of essential medicines in health facilities. Audio
Homeownership a reality for Pacific families in Porirua
The dream of homeownership is now a reality for 18 families in Porirua. Audio
Pacific Waves for 10 December 2025
Kiwi optometrist works to restore eyesight in the Pacific; Cook Island youth in NZ urged to 'step forward'; University of Auckland opens new Pacific space. Audio
Kiwi optometrist works to restore eyesight in the Pacific
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ estimates 1.2 million people in the Pacific live with vision impairment. Audio
University of Auckland opens new Pacific space
University of Auckland opens new Pacific space dedicated to late Green Party MP Fa'anana Efeso Collins. Audio