Susana Suisuiki

Polyfest 2025 officially begins this week; West Papua PhD student launches exhibition; Pacific musn't ignore 'waste management crisis' - recycling advocate. Audio

The official programme for the 50th anniversary of Polyfest has begun this week. Audio

A PhD student from West Papua has recently opened an exhibition at the University of Auckland alongside Lagi-Maama Academy and Consultancy. Audio

Earthquake near Tonga leaves minimal impact; Scientist explains Tonga's earthquake; Fiji expat recalls terrifying earthquake experience in Myanmar; Samoa govt declares state of emergency; Moana… Audio

Scientist explains Tonga's earthquake. Audio

"What if this building collapsed?" that's the thought that came into the mind of Fijian expat Manasa Qaranivalu who recalls his terrifying experience of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck near… Audio

The Samoan government has declared a state of emergency as the main island of Upolu grapples with a severe power crisis. Audio

NZ's new public health director announced; New initiative to address issues facing Pacific youth workers; Mixed outcomes from Tonga's development summit. Audio

Dr Corina Grey has been appointed as the new Director of Public Health, starting from 5 May. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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