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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 for 14 February 2025

2/13/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands PM leadership comes under threat; Miss Pacific Islands judge maintains no wrongdoing; Jotham Napat is the right man to lead Vanuatu - academic; Revelations Bank of PNG Governor investigated for money laundering. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:24:49

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Pacific Waves for 13 February 2025

2/12/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands PM due to finalise China deal; Diplomatic rows puts spotlight on Pacific relations; International relations expert on NZ/Cook Is spat; Eight teams set to compete in new OFC league. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:23:49

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Pacific Waves for 12 February 2025

2/11/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu parliament elects new PM; Cook Islands diaspora voice concerns over China deal; Fijileaks editor threatens to counter-sue Fiji MP; New Super Rugby Pacific season launches this weekend. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:14:08

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Pacific Waves for 11 February 2025

2/11/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Miss Samoa wins Miss Pacific Islands title; Cook Islands PM heads to China to sign agreement; Pasifika team places bid for new NRL franchise. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:15:40

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Pacific Waves for 08 February 2025

2/7/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands dump passport idea; Samoan villages seek help from China; Worker shortages affecting Cook Islands police force. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:16:50

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Pacific Waves for 07 February 2025

2/6/2025
In Pacific Waves today: NZ and Cook Islands not seeing eye to eye; Eke Government in Tonga has little time to have an impact; Samoan theatre project pays tribute to motherhood Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:17:43

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Pacific Waves for 06 February 2025

2/5/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Pasifika need to be part of Waitangi discussions - academic; Fiji MP retains seat following video leak; Cook Islands church push for Christian state declaration; Eight women contend for Miss Pacific Islands crown. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:18:18

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Pacific Waves for 04 February 2025

2/3/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Landowners in Solomon Islands file for oil spill compensation; Kiribati govt release official statement on NZ aid review; Ardie Savea credits faith for Moana Pasifika captaincy; Moana Pasifika lose to Highlanders in pre-season hit out. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:15:25

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Pacific Waves for 01 February 2025

1/31/2025
In Pacific Waves today: World Health Organisation chair 'horrified' at US senator's Samoa measles claim; Is Tonga's King turning his back on democracy? Indonesia president urged to stamp out human rights abuse. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:20:05

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Pacific Waves for 31 January 2025

1/30/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu's parliament is expected to sit early next month with five political parties signing a coalition agreement on Monday this week; A Kiribati minister says the President is "absolutely not" trying to avoid New Zealand's foreign minister; What does the executive order issued by US President Donald Trump to pause US development assistance mean for the Pacific? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:16:12

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Pacific Waves for 30 January 2025

1/29/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Number of buildings in Vanuatu CBD to be demolished; New law in CNMI regulates lime or 'afok' usage; PNG leader puts last year's adversary in his cabinet; Pacific teams look ahead to 2027 Rugby World Cup. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:16:02

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Pacific Waves for 29 December 2024

1/28/2025
In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's new cabinet ministers announced; NZ-Kiribati fallout 'to be felt by the people' - Maamau govt; Biman Prasad calls for a 'decolonising' of foreign aid; Three teams tied in men's rugby sevens competition. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:23:16

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Pacific Waves for 28 December 2024

1/27/2025
In Pacific Waves today: A New Zealand Pasifika health team has finished a medical response mission in Vanuatu; Tonga's prime minister is expected to announce his cabinet this week after the initial date was deferred with no explanation; Tourism in the North Pacific is still very far off from recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic; This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the ASB Polyfest, one of the largest Pacific festivals in the world. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:20:59

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Pacific Waves for 21 December 2024

12/20/2024
In Pacific Waves today: The stories that excited and shook the Pacific in 2024; Tongan MPs to decide on new prime minister next week; Best and worst Pacific sporting moments of 2024. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:19:39

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Pacific Waves for 20 December 2024

12/19/2024
In Pacific Waves today: Conflicting reports on death toll in Vanuatu emerge; Earthquake much worse than previous disasters - former Vanuatu PM; What does 2025 hold for Papua New Guinea; Early preparation for Moana Pasifika ahead of Super Rugby 2025. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:17:57

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Pacific Waves for 19 December 2024

12/18/2024
In Pacific Waves today: Search for survivors in Vanuatu continues; Claim thousands made homeless in West Papua by transmigration policy; Aust govt introduces new measure for refugees in PNG; Hundreds of applications submitted in Samoa for NZ citizenship. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:15:02

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Pacific Waves for 18 December 2024

12/17/2024
In Pacific Waves today: Major earthquake strikes Vanuatu; No flights from PNG's Mendi Airport for the foreseeable future; Successful immunisation programme has funding cut amid whooping cough; Call for more accountability in Pacific development engagements. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:16:36

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Pacific Waves for 17 December 2024

12/16/2024
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji holiday turned nightmare as tourists poisoned; The dos and don'ts of purchasing pounamu; Kiwi teachers experience village life in Samoa. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:13:57

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Pacific Waves for 14 December 2024

12/13/2024
In Pacific Waves today: Could a cousin of Tonga's King become the new PM; Otago university appoints leading Pacific scientist for top role; NZ parliament hosts Pacific clerks and speakers. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:22:29

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Pacific Waves for 13 December 2024

12/12/2024
In Pacific Waves today: Wife of former Palau president released day after arrest; PNG's cuts to GST should have gone further - academic; Canterbury biomedical students head to Tonga for training mission; Wellington Chocolate Factory ups its commitment to Pacific cacao growers. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Duration:00:20:17