Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 25 February 2026
Flights from Samoa set to cost more, Two international summits seek to strengthen ties with the region, A new direction for Fiji's opposition leader ahead of elections. Audio
Samoa set to hike up flight cost at departure
A roundtrip by air from Samoa is about to become more expensive as the government rolls out new airport fees. Audio
International summits seek to strengthen Pacific ties
Two international summits underway this week are seeking to strengthen ties that Pacific Islands nations have with Japan and the US. Audio
Pacific Waves for 24 February 2026
A former Fijian journalist faces charges from the country's anti-corruption agency; a Football programme offers a second chance at life for inmates, and Heartache for both Moana Pasifika and Fijian… Audio
Former Fiji journalist faces charges from FICAC
A former Fijian journalist and sports administrator was finally charged by Fiji's anti-corruption agency on Monday, 48 hours after he was arrested and held in custody. Audio
Heartache for Moana and Drua in Super Rugby Pacific
Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio
Pacific Waves for 21 February 2026
Is NZ doing enough to live up to 'Pacific family' rhetoric? Whooping cough under control in Vanuatu - health ministry ; NCDs trapping families in poverty - Pacific health expert ; Teams arrive in… Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 February 2026
Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama charged with inciting mutiny; New Zealand's bone marrow registry seeking Maori and Pasifika donors; and Fa'alogo Tana Umaga names seven debutants for… Audio
More Maori and Pacific bone marrow donors needed
New Zealand's Bone Marrow Donor registry has put out a call for Maori and Pacific donors as it tries to find matches for six patients. One mother that knows all too well the struggle to find Maori and… Audio
Super Rugby Pacific enters second round
Pacific sports preview with RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora. Audio
Pacific Waves for 19 February 2026
Samoan-Australian tennis star quits the sport citing racism; a new poll shows majority of New Zealanders want trawl fishing banned; we talk business in our new weekly Tradewinds chat. Audio
Former Samoan tennis player stands with Destanee Aiava
Steffi Carruthers-Thomsen was Samoa's first pro women's tennis player and was the first Pacific woman to win a professional title in the International Tennis Federation. She joined Pacific Waves and… Audio
Pacific business stories making headlines this week
RNZ Pacific journalist Kaya Selby joins us with a wrap of Pacific business news from around the region. Audio
Pacific Waves for 18 February 2026
Papua New Guinea 'grey-listed' due to money laundering; Meanwhile the country grapples with high rates of ear infections among children; and Pacific science experts urged to take the lead on regional… Audio
Ear infections prevalent among children in PNG
The first ever study to estimate the prevalence of otitis media (OM) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has revealed some of the world's highest rates of childhood middle ear disease. Audio
Pacific Waves for 17 February 2026
Jeffrey Epstein and the Pacific; Origin match in NZ a huge drawcard for Pacific fans; Fijian Drua go down to Moana Pasifika in Lautoka. Audio
Jeffrey Epstein and the Pacific
A preliminary check of the latest Jeffrey Epstein files identifies several notable appearances of Pacific Island countries. Audio
Origin match in NZ a huge drawcard for Pacific fans
A State of Origin match will be played in Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 following three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission. Audio
Fijian Drua go down to Moana Pasifika in Lautoka
Fijian Drua go down to Moana Pasifika in round one of the Super Rugby Pacific. Audio
Pacific Waves for 14 February 2026
Former Miss Solomons speaks on future of Pacific pageantry; Life-saving vaccines unaffordable for some Pacific countries; OFC pro league heading to Melbourne. Audio