Susana Suisuiki

American Samoans take to the polls; Cook Islands PM seeks to create new passports; Child mortality rates in Kiribati 'unacceptable' - consultant. Audio

What US election results would mean for Pacific region; Bus crash injures 13 Tongan seasonal workers; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga's rugby league team secures Pacific Cup finals spot. Audio

Cook Islands PM returns from NCal mission; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga and Kiwis clash excites rugby league fans. Audio

In a press conference that followed the Leaders Retreat in Mulifanua, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global economic, environmental and security challenges. Audio

The British monarchy's legacy is in the spotlight as small island nations grapple with the impacts of colonialism and slavery alongside CHOGM opening ceremony. Audio

A photography exhibition has been launched as a CHOGM side event capturing the experiences of Pacific people grappling with the effects of the climate crisis. Audio

World leaders who represent member countries of the Commonwealth have descended into Samoa for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of government meeting or CHOGM. RNZ Pacific's Susana Suisuiki is in Apia. Audio

Pacific Island nations are gearing up for leaders to grapple with big issues like climate change at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (21/10) in Samoa. Audio

The 27th Commonwealth heads of government meeting is underway in Samoa. Audio

Samoa's prime minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa speaks about the significance of hosting Commonwealth leaders in the Pacific. Audio

Samoa set to host 56 country representatives for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) under the theme 'One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth'. Audio

Samoan citizenship bill makes progress; Auckland community leader confirms foodbank closure; Bougainville cocoa boom - an aid success story. Audio

Tonga still to announce who is heading key ministries; Cook Islands robotics team celebrate global feat; New bilingual book explores Fiji's rich culture. Audio

Despite Fiji being one of the largest Pacific island nations, there's seemingly a lack of good books about the country in print. Audio

Samoa and NZ authorities focus on vessel clean up; CHOGM media restrictions concerning; Fewer cyclones predicted for Pacific - NIWA; Opera concert in Britain celebrates Samoa's history. Audio

Divers who have surveyed the New Zealand naval ship which sank off Samoa say it's damaged but stable - and the fuel tanks are intact. Audio

Dead turtles spotted following HMNZS sinking in Samoa; Fiji's defence minister addresses country's crippling issues; Commonwealth expected to adopt ocean declaration. Audio

A panel of experts will discuss the urgent need for action on the global goal to protect 30 percent of the ocean by 2030 at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Audio

Sunken HMNZS ship potentially disastrous for Samoa tourism; Maori and Pacific families need better housing solutions - researcher; Guam kingfisher takes flight again after near extinction. Audio