Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 21 September 2024
New Caledonia in limbo as France's political chaos drags on; Indonesian government denies Papuans its rights - report; Cook Island protesters call for 'more time' on seabed mining. Audio
New Caledonia in limbo as France's political chaos drags on
The two men who were shot in New Caledonia on Thursday takes the death toll to 13 people after months of unrest in the French Pacific territory. Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 September 2024
Rabaul locals recall volcanic eruptions 30 years on; Pacific states increasingly taking charge over diplomat visits; Cook Islands competition brings out best local performers. Audio
Pacific Waves for 19 September 2024
PNG Government looks to extending grace periods; Campaign to remove Tonga's openly gay chief justice ongoing; PNG Kava market injects jobs into a nation with stifling unemployment rates; Phasing out… Audio
PNG Kava market injects jobs into stifling unemployment
A PNG Kava supplier is lobbying for Fiji's goverment to change its Kava import laws. Audio
Phasing out fossil fuel key focus for the Pacific
Pacific ministers from Samoa, Niue,Fiji and Tonga are returning home feeling energized after a power-packed two-day conference at the Oceania Renewable Summit in Auckland. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 7pm for 18 September 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Pacific Waves for 18 September 2024
PNG police struggle to cope with tribal 'revenge killings'; PNG deputy PM speaks on country's justice system; Pacific meteorologists gather in Vanuatu this week; Reigning dance champion reflects on… Audio
Pacific Waves for 17 September 2024
50 people believed to be dead near PNG mine; New French PM spells bad news for pro-independence NCAL groups; The downside of seasonal work schemes for Pacific families; Siva Afi competition brings the… Audio
Pacific Waves for 12 September 2024
After nine months finally PNG to hold confidence vote; Refugee advocate welcomes federal court decision; Pacific health provider backs BSA report findings; Auckland's Maori and Pasifika students go… Audio
Pacific Waves for 11 September 2024
Lawyers in Tonga petition to remove chief justice; Pasifika audiences view media as harmful - Broadcasting Standards Authority; Culturally relevant children's books launched in Vanuatu; Miss Samoa… Audio
Pacific Waves for 10 September 2024
Samoan crash victims remembered in Auckland service; Pope Francis asks PNG faithfuls to keep their 'hearts open'; Samoa and Fiji crown their beauty queens; Miss Universe Fiji pageant takes an ugly… Audio
Pope Francis asks PNG faithful to keep their 'hearts open'
Pope Francis has left a lasting impression in Papua New Guinea after his four day visit. Audio
Pacific Waves for 7 September 2024
Pope Francis visit a chance to 'unify' PNG; Fiji govt backs commissioner despite internal investigation; Norman Kirk's Tongan tapa goes on display; New Cal receives more aid from France to stay… Audio
Pacific Waves for 6 September 2024
Niue announces official results of its referendum; New Australian visa seems a resounding success; Rat eradication project gets underway in the Cooks. Audio
Pacific Waves for 5 September 2024
Pacific leaders attend tangi for Kiingi Tuheitia; Starlink in the final stages to set up operation in the Pacific; Major rat eradication project underway in the Cooks; Fiji and Tonga rugby team mark… Audio
Pacific Waves for 4 September 2024
PNG parliament meets and again a vote of no confidence is coming; Chaos in Guam over delay in school re-openings; China's reaction at PIF summit not 'surprising' - academic Audio
Pacific Music Awards celebrates 20 years
Island reggae, hip hop and heavy metal artists were the big winners at the 2024 Pacific Music Awards held in Manukau last week. RNZ Pacific's Susana Suisuiki was at the event and filed this report. Audio
Pacific Waves for 3 September 2024
The Pacific Islands Forum has submitted to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit; The Samoan community in Aotearoa gathered in Mangere… Audio
Pacific Waves for 31 August 2024
Pacific leaders remember Māori King; Corruption is rife within Fiji police force - academic; Pacific Music Awards marks 20th anniversary. Audio