Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 9 August 2025
Pacific health systems 'stretched' amid dengue outbreak - WHO; Fiji's top prosecutor claims charges are bogus; What's ahead for Bougainville in its quest for independence; 'Art can be life-saving' -… Audio
Pacific health systems 'stretched' amid dengue outbreak - WHO
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest level in almost a decade, with Samoa particularly affected with more than 2000 cases reported and multiple deaths since an outbreak was declared in… Audio
'Art can be lifesaving' - Tongan creative Luca Walton
Auckland-based artist and animator Luca Tu'avao Walton best known as 'Lucid Luca' is an emerging voice in the Pacific creative landscape, with a distinctive style rooted in memory, identity, and the… Audio
Pacific Waves for 8 August 2025
Samoan family seeks answers into son's death; "It's anyone's game" former Bougainville colonel on election; Cook Islands tourism places strain on the environment. Audio
Samoan family seeks answers into son's death
The parents of Caleb Moefa'auo are hoping the inquest into his death will bring changes into how individuals with mental disorders are treated while on remand. Audio
Unemployment figures increase for Pasifika in NZ
Pasifika unemployment in New Zealand has risen another 1.2 points to 12.1 percent in the June 2025 quarter. Audio
Pasifika rugby players reportedly face restrictions
Rugby players of Pasefika heritage are reportedly being told they can't play for their home nations if they play in Aotearoa. Audio
Pacific Waves for 6 August 2025
Tonga govt signs new contract with mining group; More help needed to tackle dengue - Samoa health leader; Cook Islands relationship with NZ will remain - PM Mark Brown; Pasifika voices stand in… Audio
Tonga govt signs new contract with mining group
The Tongan government has a new contract with Canadian mining group The Metals Company or TMC. Audio
Pacific Waves for 5 August 2025
Cook Islands opposition rejects independence; Bougainville group prepare women candidates for elections; Former Tonga PM tight-lipped on political ambitions; Eight-year-old Hawaiian athlete makes… Audio
Pacific Waves for 2 August 2025
NZ in Cook Islands domestic affairs 'improper' - Henry Puna; Paris agreement 'not enough' for Kanaks - Roch Wamytan; Pacific shoppers in NZ unhappy with locked up corned beef. Audio
Pacific Waves for 1 August 2025
Pacific traditions key to tackling meth crisis - expert; Pacific countries unscathed following Russia earthquake; Bougainville election day challenges; Cook Islanders reflect on nation's 60th… Audio
Pacific traditions key to tackling meth crisis - expert
The prevalence of methamphetamine is causing havoc across the Pacific - with Fiji, Samoa and Tonga amongst nations facing a drugs crisis. Audio
Pacific Waves for 31 July 2025
Earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Tonga; Experts on earthquake's impact in the Pacific; CNMI residents advised to 'prepare' following earthquake; Unpacking historical ICJ ruling for Pacific… Audio
CNMI residents advised to 'prepare' following earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre reports that waves reaching one to three metres above tide level are possible... along some of the coasts of Guam, Johnston Atoll and the Northern Marianas. Audio
Unpacking historical ICJ ruling for Pacific communities
According to the world's top court, countries can now be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions. Audio
Pacific Waves for 30 July 2025
Tonga govt considering contract with mining group; Tonga's domestic airline back up and running; Samoan athlete drafted in European League of football; Cook Islands 60th anniversary attracts… Audio
Tonga's domestic airline back up and running
Tonga's domestic airline back up and running. Audio
Samoan athlete drafted in European League of football
A Samoan athlete has recently been drafted in the European League of football, a the highest professional American football league outside of North America. Audio
Cook Islands 60th anniversary attracts thousands
Celebrations are underway in the Cook Islands for the nation's 60th constitutional anniversary. Audio