Susana Suisuiki
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
Former Miss Solomon Islands speaks on Pacific pageant
A new queen of the Pacific will emerge this weekend, seven representatives from around the region are in Fiji gearing up for the Miss Pacific Islands crowning night. Audio
Life-saving vaccines unaffordable for some Pacific countries
A 10 year vaccination program against rotavirus, human papillomavirus and pneumococcal disease could save over 1,000 lives across Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, but it could use up as much as 775%… Audio
Pacific Waves for 13 February 2026
Papua New Guinea has had a significant drop in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index rankings, The Salvation Army NZ is warning that families are starving and is calling on the Government to… Audio
Anticipation building for new Super Rugby Pacific season
RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora previews new season of Super Rugby Pacific on Pacific Waves. Audio
Pacific Waves for 12 February 2026
A petition calling for fair treatment of Pacific visitors goes to New Zealand parliament; Solomon Islands prime minister reshuffles his cabinet, and Moana Pasifika celebrates its most capped player… Audio
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