Susana Suisuiki
Next host country for COP meeting to be revealed
A decision on whether Australia and the Pacific will host COP31 is coming down to the wire. Audio
Pacific Waves for 21 November 2024
NZ parliament approves Samoa bill by Green Party MP; Lack of communication on Manawanui cleanup; Documentary challenges stereotypes of Pacific women; Tahiti and NZ football team claim semi-final… Audio
Pacific Waves 20 November 2024
Pasifika have a moral duty to uphold Te Tiriti - climate activist; Hikoi mo te Tiriti gains support in Cook Islands; Pacific reps frustrated at sluggish progress at COP29; Australian Govt told it must… Audio
Pasifika have moral duty to uphold Te Tiriti - climate activist
Hikoi mo te Tiriti reached its final destination after a nine-day trek for many who are protesting the bill, sponsored by the ACT Party. Audio
Pacific Waves 19 November 2024
NGO hopes Fisheries Commission will move on transshipment and monitoring; Academic instrumental in investigations of abuse in care; Fijian woman makes history outer space; New Cal football team… Audio
Pacific Waves for 16 November 2024
Climate negotiations need stepping up - Greenpeace; Solomon Islands home to world's largest coral; The ongoing struggle to stop illegal logging in PNG; Doctoral thesis explores cultural safety in… Audio
Pacific Waves for 15 November 2024
Pacific people stand in solidarity with Maori over treaty bill; Big polluting nations need to pay up - Pacific leaders; Fetu Samoa rugby league success sparks pride for community; Pacific football… Audio
Pacific Waves for 14 November 2024
Pacific advocates call for more climate finance at COP29; 'Miracle baby' reveals critical gaps in Cooks healthcare; The need to find other occupations for Porgera illegal miners; NZ early childhood… Audio
Pacific Waves for 13 November 2024
Survivors of abuse want meaningful redress; NZ celebrate first ever PNG language week; Pacific priorities outlined for COP29; Researcher explores forgotten Pacific instruments. Audio
Pacific Waves for 8 November 2024
What Trump's presidency means for the Pacific; No basis for human body parts trafficking in PNG; Former Samoan PM weighs in on NZ citizenship bill; Fijian-Tongan lecturer wins award. Audio
Pacific Waves for 7 November 2024
Guam locals share thoughts on US election; Initial report into Bougainville's Panguna confirms destructive impact; PINA president calls for freedom of expression; Samoa national anthem under the… Audio
Pacific Waves for 6 November 2024
American Samoans take to the polls; Cook Islands PM seeks to create new passports; Child mortality rates in Kiribati 'unacceptable' - consultant. Audio
Pacific Waves for 5 November 2024
What US election results would mean for Pacific region; Bus crash injures 13 Tongan seasonal workers; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga's rugby league team secures Pacific Cup finals spot. Audio
Pacific Waves for 2 November 2024
Cook Islands PM returns from NCal mission; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga and Kiwis clash excites rugby league fans. Audio
Outcomes of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
In a press conference that followed the Leaders Retreat in Mulifanua, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global economic, environmental and security challenges. Audio
British monarchy's legacy in spotlight
The British monarchy's legacy is in the spotlight as small island nations grapple with the impacts of colonialism and slavery alongside CHOGM opening ceremony. Audio
'Trouble in Paradise' - Pacific photo exhibition
A photography exhibition has been launched as a CHOGM side event capturing the experiences of Pacific people grappling with the effects of the climate crisis. Audio
World leaders in Samoa for Commonwealth Heads of Govt meeting
World leaders who represent member countries of the Commonwealth have descended into Samoa for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of government meeting or CHOGM. RNZ Pacific's Susana Suisuiki is in Apia. Audio
Climate Change high on the agenda for Pacific leaders at CHOGM
Pacific Island nations are gearing up for leaders to grapple with big issues like climate change at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (21/10) in Samoa. Audio
CHOGM kicks off in Samoa
The 27th Commonwealth heads of government meeting is underway in Samoa. Audio