Susana Suisuiki
Samoan athlete drafted in European League of football
A Samoan athlete has recently been drafted in the European League of football, a the highest professional American football league outside of North America. Audio
Cook Islands 60th anniversary attracts thousands
Celebrations are underway in the Cook Islands for the nation's 60th constitutional anniversary. Audio
Pacific Waves for 29 July 2025
NZ govt 'out of touch' with voting law change - Carmel Sepuloni; First Vanuatu language week celebrated in NZ; Cook Islander sets new all-time record at Davis Cup. Audio
NZ govt 'out of touch' with voting law change - Carmel Sepuloni
The New Zealand government has proposed an overhaul of the country's electoral laws. Audio
Pacific Waves for 26 July 2025
Pacific musical giant 'Fiji' dies age 55; ISA launches inquiry into The Metals Company; Bougainville woman minister confident of second term. Audio
Pacific Waves for 25 July 2025
NZ calls on Cook Islands govt to test the views of locals; CNMI reeling from Governor's sudden death; UN's top court rules countries legally responsible for emissions; Pacific leaders react to ICJ… Audio
NZ calls on Cook Islands govt to test the views of locals
New Zealand has called on Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown to test the views of the Cook Islands people and hold a referendum on independence from New Zealand following his latest defence of… Audio
Pacific Waves for 24 July 2025
Widespread change pushed by Bougainville presidential candidate; Australian financier's crypto ambitions for Nauru; NZ photographer's poetic journey into PNG. Audio
Pacific Waves for 23 July 2025
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific; Cook Islands PM to blame for fallout with NZ - opposition; Final checks underway ahead of Samoa election; Fiji politics is in disarray - professor. Audio
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific
Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio
Pacific Waves for 22 July 2025
Collaboration needed to tackle drug trade in the Pacific - expert; Samoa is in need of true leadership - academic; Manu Samoa succumb to Scotland at Eden Park. Audio
Manu Samoa succumb to Scotland at Eden Park
It was a weekend of surprises across the region, with different sporting events held around Pasifika. Audio
Pacific Waves for 19 July 2025
NZ Samoan music producer dies suddenly; Bougainville's Kauona says he'll win presidency; Cook Islands gear up for 60th celebrations; Budget talks underway in Tokelau. Audio
NZ Samoan music producer dies suddenly
Tributes are flowing for one of the founders of iconic New Zealand band 'Fat Freddy's Drop', Chris Faiumu, following his sudden death. Audio
Pacific Waves for 18 July 2025
Voting registrations close in Samoa; Nauru a step closer to mining in international waters; Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles; Manu Samoa to take on Scotland on Friday. Audio
Voting registrations close in Samoa
Samoa's caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has officially launched her new party's election manifesto. Audio
Pacific Waves for 17 July 2025
New Caledonia deal: 'We need time'; Pacific health and police address drugs and HIV crisis; Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data; Deep sea mining continues to draw attention in Tonga. Audio
New Caledonia deal: 'We need time'
The New Caledonia deal touted as historic by French President Emmanuel Macron seems to be receiving mixed reactions from the public in New Caledonia. Audio
Pacific Waves for 16 July 2025
Still a lot of work to do following New Caledonia's 'historic' deal; NZ PM to be a no-show at the Cook Islands 60th celebrations; Australia hosts military exercise 'Talisman Sabre'. Audio
Still a lot of work to do following New Caledonia's 'historic' deal
The jury is still out on whether an historic deal signed by New Caledonia's pro and anti independence parties in Paris will bring an end to the impasse over the territory's future political status. Audio