Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 7 March 2026
Vanuatu's cabinet holds emergency meeting as Ambae volcano erupts; New biopic on Samoan opera stars Pene and Amitai Pati; 'Music Portrait of a Humble, Disabled Samoan' gets standing ovation. Audio
The rise of Samoan opera stars documented in new film
The rise of Samoan opera stars, brothers Pene and Amitai Pati documented in new film 'Tenor: My Name is Pati'. Audio
Pacific Waves for 6 March 2026
PNG authorities halt eviction exercise in city settlements; Cook Islands PM congratulates new ABs coach; Moana Pasifika prepare for Chiefs clash in Hamilton. Audio
Moana Pasifika prepare for Chiefs clash in Hamilton
Moana Pasifika prepare for Chiefs clash in Hamilton. Audio
Pacific Waves for 5 March 2026
Dave Rennie has been named the new All Blacks head coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to replace Scott Robertson. RNZ Pacific reporter Kaya Selby… Audio
Dave Rennie is the new All Blacks coach
Dave Rennie has been named the new All Blacks head coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to replace Scott Robertson. Audio
Carnival cruise rolls back Pacific voyages
RNZ Pacific reporter Kaya Selby joins Pacific Waves to talk business and trade happenings around the region. Audio
Pacific Waves for 4 March 2026
Charges laid against naval officers over vessel sinking; Mental health survey concludes in Niue; Fuel prices expected to increase in the Pacific; PNG govt requests help to evacuate nationals in Middle… Audio
Charges laid against naval officers over Manawanui sinking
Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024. Audio
Mental health survey concludes in Niue
Mental health and wellbeing survey completed in Niue. Audio
Pacific Waves for 3 March 2026
Pacific governments issue travel advisories in the wake of US-Israeli strikes on Iran; the Fijian flying circus wows the crowd in Hamilton, and and in Super Rugby the Drua get their first win of the… Audio
Tongan national in UAE marked safe, airstrikes 'frightening'
Tongan national Kim Halavatau lives in Abu Dhabi and spoke to Pacific Waves host Susana Suisuiki about the US-Israel & Iran conflict affecting the Middle East region. Audio
Fiji Drua secure first win of the Super Rugby season in Lautoka
The Fijian Drua finally got the win that has eluded them in the first two rounds of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific competition at the weekend. Audio
Call for probe into violent confrontation in PNG jail
A number of remandees held at Papua New Guinea's biggest prison have been injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers. Audio
Samoa PM says airport levy necessary for airbridge operation
Samoa's prime minister, La'aulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt, has sought to reassure the public that a new airport levy and departure tax hike are necessary for the running of the country's… Audio
Pacific Waves for 27 February 2026
One in five Pasifika children in NZ living in poverty; Pasifika youth still falling through the gaps in mental health; Fiji coalition parties could become election rivals - academic; Moana put fixture… Audio
Moana put fixture loss aside to focus on Force
Moana Pasifika remain focus on upcoming match amid reports of cancelled game in Tonga. Audio
Pacific Waves for 26 February 2026
Tonga match unaffordable - Moana Pasifika chief; The US summit asserts 'America First' agenda; NRL returns with four teams in Las Vegas. Audio
Tonga match unaffordable - Moana Pasifika chief
The Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise's lack of funding means Pacific Island crowds are missing out on seeing them play live. Audio
The US summit asserts 'America First' agenda
The US summit asserts 'America First' agenda and more, RNZ Pacific reporter Kaya Selby talks business in Tradewinds segment on Pacific Waves. Audio