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Pacific Waves

RNZ New Zealand

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.

Location:

Wellington, New Zealand

Description:

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.

Twitter:

@rnz_news

Language:

English

Contact:

P O Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand + 644 474 1437


Episodes
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Pacific Waves 02 December 2025

12/1/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji Prime Minister fronts up on past military coups; Samoan news anchor wins Emmy award for Maui coverage; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:20:21

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Pacific Waves 29 November 2025

12/1/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu opposition leader accuses govt of being lazy; Pacific content creators win big at the Tiktok awards; Pacific news wrap with Koroi Hawkins. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:15:52

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Pacific Waves 28 November 2025

11/27/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Hundreds march in Fiji for women abuse survivors; Fiji military presents traditional apology to high chiefs; Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:19:19

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Pacific Waves 27 November 2025

11/27/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Papuan activists sentenced to seven months imprisonment; PNG government tables national budget; Marshall Islands citizens to receive free money from government; Solomon Islands student showcases cultural heritage. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:17:20

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Pacific Waves 26 November 2025

11/26/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islanders in NZ celebrating language; Improved access to diabetes monitor a 'gamechanger'; International athletes compete in Cook Islands paddling event; Pacific news wrap with Koroi Hawkins. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:15:05

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Pacific Waves 25 November 2025

11/24/2025
In Pacific Waves today: What countries have agreed on as COP30 concludes; Samoan employer in NZ found guilty of slavery; Cook Islands govt working on repairing relationship with NZ; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:21:53

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Pacific Waves 22 November 2025

11/21/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Eight new MPs elected to Tonga's parliament; Large fire breaks out at COP30; Indigenous educators inspired at education conference; Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:26:42

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Pacific Waves 21 November 2025

11/21/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM; Australia gives up bid to host COP31; Samoa opposition leader says PM is too sick to lead; Pasifika smoking rates halved in NZ but still "unacceptable". Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:14:31

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Pacific Waves 20 November 2025

11/20/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa media body issues statement following ban; Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30; Polling day underway in Tonga; Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:22:21

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Pacific Waves 19 November 2025

11/18/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's PM bans newspaper from press conferences; Samoa PM returns following weeks of medical treatment in NZ; French overseas minister concludes visit to New Caledonia; Tonga grapples with fuel crisis amid election. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:19:09

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Pacific Waves 18 November 2025

11/18/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Former NZ PM voices support for Pacific at COP30; Hawaiian waka completes four-year voyage; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:22:46

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Pacific Waves 15 November 2025

11/17/2025
In Pacific Waves today: A French Polynesian anti-nuclear activist and politician is shocked at reports US President Donald Trump wants nuclear weapons testing to resume; The Cook Islands Prime Minister says he had requested a meeting with New Zealand's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister over their concerns with his country's bilateral agreements with China but he was turned down; Manu Samoa defeat Namibia to keep their Rugby World Cup qualification dream alive. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:17:02

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Pacific Waves 14 November 2025

11/13/2025
In Pacific Waves today: US partnership continues mission in Vanuatu; Child obesity on the rise in the Pacific; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40th year since NZ visit. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:12:54

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Pacific Waves 13 November 2025

11/12/2025
In Pacific Waves today: COP30 summit in Brazil kicks off; Tongans contemplate issues ahead of national election; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40 years since NZ visit; Educator pens book to help Pacific children embrace identity. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:13:52

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Pacific Waves 12 November 2025

11/12/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands government says they remain committed to NZ; Pacific News Wrap with Koroi Hawkins; Taipei office in Fiji accuses China of coercion. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:15:54

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Pacific Waves 11 November 2025

11/10/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji women's groups accuse PM of gender bias; Miss Cook Islands pageant returns; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:15:17

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Pacific Waves 08 November 2025

11/7/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Visa-free travel available for eligible Pacific citizens to NZ; Pacific delegates make their way to COP summit; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Pacific sports talanoa with Iliesa Tora. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:18:49

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Pacific Waves 07 November 2025

11/6/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa PM to raise Pacific visa issue with NZ govt; Australia-Nauru resettlement agreement takes action; Conjoined twins in PNG face uncertain future. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:19:01

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Pacific Waves 06 November 2025

11/5/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific unemployment rate in NZ highest of any ethnic group; Pacific social media wrap with Tiana Haxton; Tongan rugby league star stable following concussion. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:16:42

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Pacific Waves 05 November 2025

11/4/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific ocean becoming increasingly militarised - advocate; Measles vaccination campaign underway in Auckland; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Samoan chef dines out on top international food award. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:14:59