Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 28 March 2025
Widow of late Green MP calls for inquest into death; Aust govt increase aid to fill in gaps by U.S; French Minister for Overseas returns to New Caledonia; Study investigates premature heart attacks… Audio
Study investigates premature heart attacks among Fijians
Researchers at Otago University are seeking answers to why Fijian New Zealanders are at higher risk of having heart attacks or developing angina at a young age. Audio
Pacific Waves for 27 March 2025
NZ and PNG sign new partnership agreement; Hopes vote of no confidence change in PNG will be challenged; Fiji DPM hits back at former attorney-general; Samoan tech wiz named Young New Zealander of the… Audio
Pacific Waves 26 March 2025
Rabuka is the best man to rebuild Fiji - deputy PM; NZ qualifies for 2026 FIFA world cup; Tokelau to undergo national survey on cost of living; New water systems installed on Rabi island. Audio
New water systems installed on Rabi island
Access to water has never been more easier or cleaner for the people of Rabi island in Fiji - thanks to the New Zealand government who funded the water projects through NGO Habitat for Humanity Fiji. Audio
Pacific Waves for 25 March 2025
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
Media outlets scrambling following US funding cuts
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
NZ Pasifika scholars slam removal of sex-ed guidelines
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
Pacific Waves for 22 March 2025
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
Pacific Waves for 21 March 2025
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
Head of UN office for disaster visits Pacific. Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 March 2025
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
Pacific Waves for 19 March 2025
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
Independence for Tokelau 'would be nonsense' - anthropologist
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
Pacific Waves for 18 March 2025
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 public frustrated over continuous power outages
Samoa's power supply woes continue as the country's public electricity corporation announces ongoing outages and power rationing measures. Audio
Pacific Waves for 15 March 2025
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
Unexploded ordnances littered across Solomon Islands
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
Pacific Waves for 14 March 2025
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
Programme in PNG breaks social shame around leprosy
A comprehensive training programme in Papua New Guinea is putting an end to the stigma surrounding leprosy. Audio