Susana Suisuiki
'First Place' lead actress recalls Polyfest experience
Last month, award-winning Pasifika digital hub 'Coconet TV' released its feature film, 'First Place' a story that follows high school student, Victoria... the leader of St Gabriel's Samoan group who… Audio
Pacific Waves for 21 May 2025
PNG polio outbreak 'no cause for panic' - expert; Conflict in West Papua intensifies; New Cal's political future remains unclear; Tonga kava growers look for solutions. Audio
PNG polio outbreak 'no cause for panic' - expert
Earlier this week, the World Health Organisation declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea calling for an immediate vaccination campaign. Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 May 2025
Fiji abuse survivor calls on new pope to adopt zero-tolerance policy; PNG declares polio outbreak; The "Cinderella" children being held as slaves in Auckland and Wellington; "Poly flair" adds spark to… Audio
Fiji abuse survivor calls on pope to adopt zero-tolerance
The survivors of those abused by priests are seeking accountability, calling on Pope Leo to adopt a zero-tolerance policy. Audio
Pacific Waves for 17 May 2025
This week marks a year since civil unrest erupted in Kanaky New Caledonia; PNG media council accusses PM of media suppression; Former Cooks PM role in mining company 'conflicting'; Luamanuvao Dame… Audio
Pacific Waves for 16 May 2025
Pacific parents react to Luxon's proposed social media ban; Auckland schools work to put an end to 'confession pages'; Pasifika rugby teams look to secure strong standings. Audio
Pasifika rugby teams look to secure strong standings
The Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika are both in action again as the 14th round of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition gets played out this weekend. Audio
Pacific Waves for 15 May 2025
Fiji PM will ensure Bainimarama cannot contest - academic; Fiji garment makers reject union claims; Pacific NGO leaders share impacts of Trump aid cuts. Audio
Pacific Waves for 14 May 2025
Fiji commemorates 146th Girmit Day anniversary; Violence in West Papua most intense - researcher; Pasifika unemployment rate increase in NZ; Pasifika influencers slam kava business. Audio
Fiji commemorates 146th Girmit Day anniversary
The 146th anniversary of Girmit Day is being marked througout Fiji and New Zealand this week. Audio
Pacific Waves for 13 May 2025
Measles case in Auckland highlights country's low vaccination rates, Australia military look to recruit in PNG; Mining seen as immediate solution for Bougainville's development; Rotuman youth work to… Audio
Measles case in Auckland highlights country's low vax rates
A vaccinologist says the new measles case which was confirmed yesterday in Auckland highlights the 'ticking time bomb' of insufficient vaccine coverage in New Zealand. Audio
Pacific Waves for 10 May 2025
Roman Catholic church reveals new pope; Catholic faithful calls on new pope to show strong leadership; Pay equity change will impact Pasifika 'massively' - PSA rep; Fast party chairman persists in… Audio
Catholic faithful calls on new pope to show strong leadership
South Auckland Catholic faithful Fatima Leung-Wai who was in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral shares her thoughts on the new pope. Audio
Pay equity change will impact Pasifika 'massively' - PSA rep
Nation-wide protests took place in New Zealand on Friday, in opposition to the government's controversial pay equity law changes - pushed through under urgency this week. Audio
Pacific Waves for 9 May 2025
Tongan PM optimistic ahead of elections; Pacific leaders reassured on handling of drug crisis; Improving work conditions for Fijian garment workers. Audio
Pacific Waves for 8 May 2025
Analysis on Sols PM leadership challenge; Study in Tuvalu's waters assesses ocean health; Fisheries management discussed at SPC meeting; Pacific women face barriers from accessing retirement benefits.
…Pacific women face barriers from accessing retirement benefits
Retirement benefits are essential for women across the Pacific as they age, however there are a number of barriers that prevent them from accessing these benefits. Audio
Pacific Waves for 7 May 2025
Islands PM defeats leadership challenge; Samoa police calls for stronger firearms usage; Transpareny says PNG Govt must tackle corruption, prepare for elections; Scientist tracks warming rates in… Audio