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Pacific Waves
RNZ
300 episodes
22 hours ago
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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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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Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 10 September 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Climate disaster costing Pacific economies - PIF chief; Fiji reluctant to join PACER Plus agreement; Auckland residents seeking relocation following shooting; Papua New Guinea language week celebrated in NZ.

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6 days ago
16 minutes 9 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 09 September 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Date for Samoa parliamentary sitting post-election confirmed; PIF leaders' summit gets underway in Solomon Islands; French Polynesia's President 'quite happy' dialogue partners excluded from PIFLM54; French ambassador respects decision to exclude PIF partners; Fijiana come away with a win in last pool game.

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1 week ago
17 minutes 54 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 06 September 2025

In Pacific Waves today: PIF leaders to discuss UN visit to West Papua; Vanuatu teachers set to strike disrupting school term; Māori and Pacific youth inspired by Māori Queen's leadership; PNG's ambitious journey to a digital government; Samoa and Fiji women's rugby give their all at the world cup.

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1 week ago
23 minutes 27 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 05 September 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders pay respects to Kiingitanga; Samoa FAST party leads election results; High voter turnout expected in Bougainville election; Honiara ready to welcome Pacific leaders for annual summit; NZ foreign minister blames Sols govt for putting regional unity at risk; Solomon Islands PM stands by decision to defer PIF partner talks.

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1 week ago
23 minutes 18 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 04 September 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Refugee advocate criticises Australia-Nauru deportation deal; Court ruling over amendment in Fiji constitution illegal - lawyer; UN chief addresses PNG ahead of golden jubilee.

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1 week ago
14 minutes 32 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 03 September 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Protest in support of West Papua prisoners ends in chaos; Māori community win after years-long battle over sand mining; NZ local elections heats up in Lower Hutt; Pacific leaders attend one year anniversary of Māori Queen.

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1 week ago
18 minutes 20 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 02 September 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa official election results to be confirmed this week; Aust and China gift Sol Islands multi-million-dollar vehicles; Record number of women vie for Bougainville parliamentary seats; Manusina coach to push for more development opportunities.

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2 weeks ago
18 minutes 25 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 30 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa general elections now closed; Fiji social services urges unity among faith communities; Bougainville's quest for independence remains top issue; NZ school choir competition embraces diverse languages.

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2 weeks ago
17 minutes 42 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 29 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Alcohol ban comes into effect for Samoa polling day; Canadian group closer to mining in international waters; Fiji facing kava shortage as a result of infected crops; Demand for seasonal workers slowing down.

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2 weeks ago
17 minutes 56 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 28 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: With pre-polling in Samoa now over... more than 500 police officers are gearing up to support election officials in the main polls later this week; There are concerns in the Cook Islands that deep sea mining companies public engagement's and sponsored community initiatives are being used to try and sway public opinion in favour of the emerging industry; The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says he's not feeling the pressure as he seeks a second, five year, term in office; And finishing up with some sport Manusina Samoa's Keilamarita Pouri-Lane is not the only one in her family playing at the women's Rugby World Cup in England.

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2 weeks ago
19 minutes 34 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 27 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Marshall Islands parliament goes up in flames; Economists assess PNG's economy over 50 years; Samoa citizens get ready to cast their votes; Bougainville election soon approaching.

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2 weeks ago
21 minutes 39 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 26 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Mixed views on Samoa's leadership ahead of polling day; Report calls for stronger ties between NZ and the Pacific; Tough start for Pacific teams in women's rugby world cup.

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3 weeks ago
19 minutes 47 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 23 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards; Fiji hub helping businesses become investment-ready; Rugby rivals Tonga and Samoa prepare for battle.

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3 weeks ago
18 minutes

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 22 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control; Cook Islands govt considering exploration extension; Faith-driven boxer set to represent Samoa in Liverpool.

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3 weeks ago
15 minutes 8 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 21 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: NZ and Pacific police face similar challenges - commissioner; PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence; Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges.

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3 weeks ago
18 minutes 11 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 20 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands government to raise legal marriage age; Narco-subs going undetected in the Pacific; Potential reforms to Auckland's alcohol policy seen as a setback; NRL player switches allegiance to Samoa.

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3 weeks ago
15 minutes 41 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 19 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: My Tongan language keeps me grounded - Dr Suliana Mone; Palau president bemoans exclusion of PIF partners; From the classroom to Bougainville parliament.

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4 weeks ago
15 minutes 57 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 15 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: 'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister; New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy; Samoan director celebrates debut feature film success.

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1 month ago
20 minutes 44 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 14 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa backs Solomon Islands' plan to defer partners meeting; Media reports of meeting deferral 'unfortunate' - former PIF director; Cook Islands and US sign agreement on seabed minerals.

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1 month ago
18 minutes 52 seconds

Pacific Waves
Pacific Waves for 13 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: US court ignores White House orders on commercial fishing; Pacific youth discuss climate loss in Samoa; Pacific rugby takes centre stage again.

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1 month ago
16 minutes 20 seconds

Pacific Waves
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.