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A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.
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In Pacific Waves today: Stranded NZ family secures flight out of Niue; Study reveals grim health stats in Cook Islands children; Pacific peoples ministry fails to meet key target - report; Christchurch Pasifika artists spark conversations through music album. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Taiwan president embarks on Pacific tour; Mixed reactions from the Samoan community following bill; Fiji 7s claim victory in Dubai since 2015. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Long-serving CNMI congressman retires; Unlocking the healing powers of Samoa's plants; Fiji 7s look to rebuild momentum in Dubai. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Papua New Guinea HIV infections hit a record high; World leaders meet to draft new plastic pollution treaty; Cook Islands men prioritise mental wellbeing; Fiji prepares to host Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Tonga no confidence motion 'par for the course'- Kalafi Moala; Water tariff on Rarotonga breaches historic agreement - campaigner; A new generation of leaders emerge from New Caledonia violence; NZ celebrates first ever Solomon Islands language week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: COP29 Billion dollar deal a letdown - policy advisor; Former Samoa PM sets the record straight on bill; Hawaiian short-film pays special tribute to last monarch.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific climate negotiators 'disappointed' over COP29 deal; Family of missing Hawaii woman fears the worst; Overseas Cook Islanders consulted on seabed mining proposal; Flying Fijians concludes European rugby tour. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: COP29 negotiations drags on; Pasifika bowlers take up Oceania Challenge; Vanuatu celebrates first female maritime graduate; New podcast revisits fateful bombing of Greenpeace vessel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Next host country for COP meeting to be revealed; Group of Samoans now eligible for NZ citizenship; New report sheds light on Pacific health systems; New Zealand looking at foreign aid spending. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: 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 spots.
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In Pacific Waves today: 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 act over issues with PALM labour scheme. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Academic instrumental in investigations of abuse in care; NGO hopes Fisheries Commission will move on transshipment and monitoring; Fijian woman makes history outer space; New Cal football team through to the OFC semi-finals. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: 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 physiotherapy. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific people stand in solidarity with Māori over treaty bill; Big polluting nations need to pay up - Pacific leaders; Fetu Samoa rugby league success sparks pride for community; Pacific football teams confident for Oceania qualifiers. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: 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 books translated to Micronesian languages. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Survivors of abuse want meaningful redress; NZ celebrate first ever PNG language week; Pacific priorities outlined for COP29; Researcher explores forgotten Pacific instruments. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: A Pacific geo-political expert says he expects US militarisation of the region to continue under Trump's presidency; A Palau Election Commission spokesperson says its highly unlikely president Surangel Whipps Jr. will lose the election; It was a mixed bag of results for Pacific teams in Rugby union and League tests over the weekend with big wins for the Flying Fijians and Fetu Samoa but heartbreak for Tonga and PNG.
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In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders congratulate Donald Trump and commit to working with his incoming administration; Samoa Citizenship Bill passes through Committee of the Whole House; Pacific mental health and addiction service opens in Christchurch; Tonga are hoping to repeat their 2019 heroics when they meet Australia in the final of the Pacific Rugby League Championship on Sunday.
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In Pacific Waves today: 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 teaching award. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: 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 spotlight.
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