Susana Suisuiki

New allegations on Fiji PM's rolex watch; Media outlets scrambling following US funding cuts; Deep sea mining company denies branding accusation; NZ Pasifika scholars slam removal of sex-ed… Audio

The media world is scrambling in the wake of the United States' Government's decision to cut funding to its affiliated broadcasters around the world. Audio

Pasifika scholars in New Zealand say the scrapping of the 2020 relationship and sex education guidelines is a 'backward step' hindering youth from safely navigating adolescence. Audio

Tokelau's head of state looks ahead; Guam senator pushes for statehood; Tongan researcher investigates needles used for covid vax; Metals company accused of supporting US defence. Audio

Head of UN office for disaster visits Pacific; PNG and Bougainville to hold more talks on independence issue; Fiji PM reverses decision to reinstate Lynda Tabuya; Oceania qualifiers for FIFA world cup… Audio

Head of UN office for disaster visits Pacific. Audio

Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China; Foreign aid will survive despite the US wind back - academic; A new study looks at origins of Fiji's iguanas. Audio

Tokelau holds inauguration for new head of state; Independence for Tokelau 'would be nonsense' - anthropologist; Head of PIF affirms US funding pledges on hold; Tonga holds national development… Audio

While a community consultation is underway in Tokelau to explore a potential third referendum on its political status, an anthropologist hopes there won't be any external inteference. Audio

Separation of state and church is healthy - PNG priest; Fiji government fails to pass constitutional amendments; Increase of HIV cases in Fiji linked to 'bluetoothing'; Samoa public frustrated over… Audio

Samoa's power supply woes continue as the country's public electricity corporation announces ongoing outages and power rationing measures. Audio

Potential third referendum for Tokelau's status; Bougainville throws down a gaunlet to PNG over independence; PNG passes constitutional amendment for Christian recognition; Unexploded ordnances… Audio

Since 2023, 'The Halo Trust' an organisation dedicated to clearing landmines, has been in Solomon Islands conducting a survey on the country's airfields, ammunition stores and former military… Audio

US trade wars to impact Pacific economies; Programme in PNG breaks social shame around leprosy; Samoan women are made for the global stage - Nicolina Ah Kuoi. Audio

A comprehensive training programme in Papua New Guinea is putting an end to the stigma surrounding leprosy. Audio

East Sepik governor slams PNG government for police neglect; Deep sea mining companies accused of swaying Cook Islanders through charity; Visa-free travel for Pacific a huge risk - immigration… Audio

New Zealand's AUT University recently celebrated 206 school leavers who completed the university's preparation programme 'UniPrep'. Audio

New Zealand's AUT University recently celebrated 206 school leavers who completed the university's preparation programme 'UniPrep'. Audio

Petition calls for investigation into death at Orere Point; Visa-free travel for Pacific a huge risk - immigration adviser; Widow of Green MP speaks on media's handling of death; New art exhibition… Audio

Some families still without power amid cyclone downgrade; Amending Fiji's constitution must not be rushed - professor; Pasifika Festival celebrates pan-Pacific culture; Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika… Audio