Susana Suisuiki
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
Pacific Waves for 13 March 2025
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
Uni prep course credits diversity and culture for its success
New Zealand's AUT University recently celebrated 206 school leavers who completed the university's preparation programme 'UniPrep'. Audio
Uni prep course credits diversity and culture for its success
New Zealand's AUT University recently celebrated 206 school leavers who completed the university's preparation programme 'UniPrep'. Audio
Pacific Waves for 12 March 2025
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
Pacific Waves for 11 March 2025
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
Some families still without power amid cyclone downgrade
Some families still without power amid cyclone downgrade. Audio
Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika delights fans with first wins
The Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika claimed their first wins in the Super Rugby Pacific series on Saturday, against two of the best teams around. Audio
Pacific Waves for 8 March 2025
QLD Pasifika residents brace for Cyclone Alfred; Auckland's iconic Pasifika festival returns; The ongoing trauma nearly 30 years after end of Bougainville war; Pressure is on for Fiji Drua and Moana… Audio
QLD Pasifika residents brace for Cyclone Alfred
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses along Australia's eastern coast are under evacuation orders as Cylone Alfred nears. Audio
Pacific Waves for 7 March 2025
Samoan PM survives second vote of no confidence; Marshall Islands signs up to nuclear free treaty; NZ prime minister urged to rule out joining AUKUS. Audio
Samoan PM survives second vote of no confidence
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has survived a second leadership challenge in as many weeks. Audio