Susana Suisuiki

Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio

Collaboration needed to tackle drug trade in the Pacific - expert; Samoa is in need of true leadership - academic; Manu Samoa succumb to Scotland at Eden Park. Audio

It was a weekend of surprises across the region, with different sporting events held around Pasifika. Audio

NZ Samoan music producer dies suddenly; Bougainville's Kauona says he'll win presidency; Cook Islands gear up for 60th celebrations; Budget talks underway in Tokelau. Audio

Tributes are flowing for one of the founders of iconic New Zealand band 'Fat Freddy's Drop', Chris Faiumu, following his sudden death. Audio

Voting registrations close in Samoa; Nauru a step closer to mining in international waters; Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles; Manu Samoa to take on Scotland on Friday. Audio

Samoa's caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has officially launched her new party's election manifesto. Audio

New Caledonia deal: 'We need time'; Pacific health and police address drugs and HIV crisis; Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data; Deep sea mining continues to draw attention in Tonga. Audio

The New Caledonia deal touted as historic by French President Emmanuel Macron seems to be receiving mixed reactions from the public in New Caledonia. Audio

Still a lot of work to do following New Caledonia's 'historic' deal; NZ PM to be a no-show at the Cook Islands 60th celebrations; Australia hosts military exercise 'Talisman Sabre'. Audio

The jury is still out on whether an historic deal signed by New Caledonia's pro and anti independence parties in Paris will bring an end to the impasse over the territory's future political status. Audio

Bougainville MP switching from women's reserved seat to Atolls constituency; Western Australia celebrates heritage listing; Free medicine on offer in PNG's East Sepik. Audio

Cook Islands MP warns wrokers about higher taxes; NZ commemorates 40th anniversary of Rainbow Warrior bombing; Co-operation the solution to PNG's pervasive violence - Barker; NZ's Pacific peoples… Audio

Ratu Tevita bestowed three chiefly titles in Lau, Fiji; 'Lau province is complete again' - Fijian tutor on historic occasion; Call for national strategy after latest sorcery killing in PNG; Community… Audio

Auckland-based Fijian language and dance tutor Alipate Traill speaks to Pacific Waves from Lakeba, Fiji. Audio

Journalist recalls last voyage on the fateful Rainbow Warrior; American Samoa declares dengue fever outbreak; Ratu Tevita predicted to stand in Fiji elections - professor; Kiribati youth embrace… Audio

The 10th of July marks 40 years since the Rainbow Warrior was bombed by French agents. Audio

American Samoa declares dengue fever outbreak Audio

'Very happy' - Solomon Island student returns from Israel; Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for chiefly ceremony; Vanuatu and Australia to re-ink agreement; Australian first nations fight to keep… Audio

The five students from Solomon Islands who were stranded in Israel have all returned home. Audio