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
Networks:
RNZ 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
Website:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/
Email:
jayne.joyce@rnz.co.nz
Episodes
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.
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Duration:00:18:49
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.
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Duration:00:19:01
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.
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Duration:00:16:42
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.
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Duration:00:14:59
Pacific Waves 04 November 2025
11/3/2025
In Pacific Waves today: PNG landslide kills 21 and leaves many homeless; Pacific region aims for a renewable energy future; NZ confirm 17 measles cases; Tongan rugby league fans dominate Auckland's Eden Park.
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Duration:00:15:35
Pacific Waves 01 November 2025
10/31/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa budget sees big increases; Health and economy under spotlight ahead of Tonga's election; Tokelau language week celebrated in NZ; New Pacific football league launched in NZ.
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Duration:00:20:49
Pacific Waves 31 October 2025
10/30/2025
In Pacific Waves today: US govt shutdown reaches the Pacific; Seabed research ongoing amidst mining decision; Tonga needed to secure a win following brutal loss.
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Duration:00:15:50
Pacific Waves 30 October 2025
10/29/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Academic warns of further political turmoil in Fiji; Pacific artists embrace their cultural roots; Pacific socials wrap with Coco Lance.
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Duration:00:13:46
Pacific Waves 29 October 2025
10/28/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Experts warn of the Pacific becoming "narco-states"; Report shows NZ reducing its aid in the Pacific; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico.
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Duration:00:14:31
Pacific Waves 28 October 2025
10/27/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Health experts warn HIV could spread across the region; Alarming gaps in measles vaccination among Pacific; Toa Samoa stomps on Tonga in brutal league match.
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Duration:00:17:09
Pacific Waves 25 October 2025
10/24/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands government need to consult public on military set up - former Attorney General Sir Frank Kabui; PNG residents in Australia soon to be eligible for army; Pacific news wrap with Teuila Fuatai.
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Duration:00:16:10
Pacific Waves 24 October 2025
10/23/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Violent disciplinary measures in Fiji schools not the answer - advocates; Setting health priorities in the Pacific region; Niue youth are 'eager' to learn their language - advocate.
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Duration:00:15:21
Pacific Waves 23 October 2025
10/22/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji's former PM sentenced over corruption charge; West Papua group claims 15 civilians killed in drone bombing; Pacific social media wrap with Coco Lance.
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Duration:00:14:28
Pacific Waves 22 October 2025
10/21/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Cook Islands aviator returns home for defence exercise; Kiribati minister wants special seats for women in parliament.
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Duration:00:14:23
Pacific Waves 21 October 2025
10/20/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands look into setting up a defence force; French Senate endorses postponing New Cal elections; Samoa no match for the Kiwis in Pac Champs opening round.
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Duration:00:14:43
Pacific Waves 18 October 2025
10/17/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Ex Samoa PM files lawsuit against successor; Pacific leaders criticise reduced methane goals; Fiji teachers advocate for corporate punishment.
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Duration:00:16:30
Pacific Waves 17 October 2025
10/16/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ foreign minister speaks on Manawanui compensation; Pacific vocalists deliver powerful performances on hit TV show; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.
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Duration:00:17:39
Pacific Waves 15 October 2025
10/14/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Candidates confirmed for Tonga's election; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Climate experts address adaptation solutions.
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Duration:00:15:15
Pacific Waves 14 October 2025
10/13/2025
In Pacific Waves today: People are sticking to the status quo - Nauru elections; Five to nine tropical cyclones predicted for the Pacific; New training initiative a game changer for Pacific workers.
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Duration:00:18:48
Pacific Waves 11 October 2025
10/10/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Nauru election gets underway; Fiji must focus on the future as it marks 55th independence - academic; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico.
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Duration:00:17:19