Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 11 February 2026
A major supermarket is destroyed by fire in Samoa; Fiji Women's group calls for labour law reforms; Businesses in the Cook Islands are feeling overwhelmed. Audio
Fire destroys supermarket in Samoa's capital
Samoa's Frankie Company says its hypermarket in Apia has been destroyed by fire. Audio
Pacific Waves for 10 February 2026
Cook Islands records its first dengue-related death; Marshallese deportees face tough road ahead; Wellington's annual Pasifika festival draws large crowds; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio
Cook Islands records first dengue death
The Cook Islands has reported the first dengue fever-related death of the current outbreak. Audio
Pacific Waves for 7 February 2026
We speak to Tonga's Prime Minister about their efforts to lift US travel restrictions; Fiji's former anti-corruption head seeks millions in compensation from government; and in Sevens, Fiji look to go… Audio
Lord Fakafanua says work to appease US underway
Tonga's prime minister says the US Deputy Secretary of State has accepted his invitation to visit the kingdom in the wake of Washington's latest travel bans on Tongans. Audio
HSNC SVNS: Fiji look to go back-to-back in Perth
The fourth leg of the annual HSNC SVNS (SEVENS) Series kicks off in Perth, Western Australia on Saturday afternoon. Fiji currently leads the men's competition, after claiming the Singapore 7s title… Audio
Pacific Waves for 6 February 2026
Indigenous Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi; New Zealand politicians react to surging numbers of Pasifika people in unemployment, and parts of Papua New Guinea grappling with the flu outbreak. Audio
Kanaka Maoli stand in solidarity with Maori at Waitangi
Ka Lahui Hawaii, a Kanaka Maoli or indigenous Hawaiian group are standing in solidarity with Maori in what they describe as a "defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi". Audio
Pacific Waves for 5 February 2026
In New Zealand, the latest labour market stats show the unemployment rate has reached 5.4 percent, the highest in a decade. Fiji academic says court ruling 'embarrassed' Fiji PM. Niuean athlete makes… Audio
Blaming govt for NZ unemployment stats 'unhelpful' - analyst
In New Zealand, the latest labour market stats show the unemployment rate has reached 5.4 percent, the highest in a decade. Audio
Pacific Waves for 4 February 2026
NZ on alert with dengue fever still present in the Pacific; UN council reviews Micronesian states rights records; Cook Islands opens first full immersion primary school; Coaching drama overshadows OFC… Audio
Pacific Waves for 3 February 2026
Former Fiji anti-corruption head 'vindicated' after court ruling; Tonga's new govt reveals first 100-day plan; Fiji 7s men team defend Singapore title. Audio
Fiji 7s men team defend Singapore title
The Fiji men's sevens rugby team took home the top title at the Singapore 7s on Sunday night, while New Zealand claimed the women's title after the two days of competition. Audio
Tonga's new govt reveals first 100-day plan
Tonga's new government has released it's first offical 100-day work plan. Audio
Pacific Waves for 31 January 2026
NZ's Pacific ministry releases new strategy amid cuts; New doco series spotlights Niue people; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio
Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora
RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora joins Pacific Waves for a chat on what 2026 has in store for Pacific sports teams. Audio
Pacifc Waves for 30 January 2026
Tonga PM silent over US immigration restrictions; Leaders in PNG's Enga province take a stand against gun violence; Round two of OFC league set to kick off in PNG. Audio
Tonga PM silent over US immigration restrictions
It's been a few weeks since the United States' new immigration restrictions have come into effect. Audio