Susana Suisuiki
Pacific Waves for 26 April 2025
Rabuka's coalition is doomed - Fiji's former AG; Ocean conservation group condemns Trump's exec order; Health NZ to slash 22 jobs in Pacific health; 'I'm still emotional' - Samoan nun recalls meeting… Audio
Samoan nun recalls meeting with Pope Francis
The news of Pope Francis has seen thousands flocking into St Peter's Basilica this week where people have lined up for hours to pay their final respects to the late pontiff who has been lying in state… Audio
Pacific Waves for 25 April 2025
More spending on defence will hurt foreign aid - researcher; Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua face off this weekend; Late Hawaiian King lives on through annual festival. Audio
Late Hawaiian King lives on through annual festival
The festival that was envisioned by one of Hawaii's former kings returns this week, celebrating Hawaiian arts and culture. Audio
Environmental group 'disappointed' over Trump's fishing order
The opening of the Pacific Remote Island Marine National Monument by the US President for commerical fishing has drawn mixed reactions from the Pacific Island community. Audio
Pacific Waves for 23 April 2025
Two cardinals to represent Pacific islands in Rome; Bougainville strives to move the independence debate on; Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika hold out hope for top six spot. Audio
Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika hold out hope for top six spot
The battle for the top six positions the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition continues to produce interesting results. Audio
Pacific Waves for 15 April 2025
Samoan national dies of severe dengue in NZ; US policy causing anxiety in the Pacific - NZ DPM; Adventure duo raising funds to rebuild schools in Vanuatu; Moana Pasifika and Drua both beaten in the… Audio
Samoan national dies of severe dengue in NZ
The death of a 12 year old boy from dengue fever in New Zealand has health officials in Samoa on edge. Audio
Pacific Waves for 12 April 2025
Pacific countries eligible for multi-entry visas to NZ; Pasifika rugby legends recognised for excellence; Trump's domestic priorities impacting Pacific relationship; Niue children's book celebrates… Audio
Niue children's book celebrates cultural knowledge
A new children's book will soon be making its way to homes and hearts of Pasifika families. Audio
Pacific Waves for 11 April 2025
NZ Foreign Minister sets off for the Pacific; Pacific women's issues on the forefront in Fiji; Tokelau's coral reefs show signs of recovery. Audio
NZ Foreign minister sets off for the Pacific
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand's commitment to the Pacific endures through the political divide. Audio
Pacific women's issues on the forefront in Fiji
This week Fiji has brought together leaders, policymakers and advocates fighting to advance gender equality and women's rights in the Pacific region through the Pacific Technical Cooperation Session… Audio
Pacific Waves for 10 April 2025
ADB projects moderate growth for Pacific economies; Guam's tariff excemption unlikely to be permanent - ex delegate; Tokelau navigates its trifecta of issues. Audio
ADB projects moderate growth for Pacific economies
Economic growth in the Pacific is projected to moderate to 3.9 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026, according the latest Asian Development Outlook, the ADB's flagship economic publication… Audio
Pacific Waves for 9 April 2025
PNG parliament to table no confidence motion against PM; 'An attack on Guam & CNMI is an attack on the US' - defense secretary; Tariff impacts to be felt by Fiji the most - academic; Power restoration… Audio
Power restoration efforts underway in Samoa
The Samoan government are hoping power will be fully restored to the main island of Uplou by the end of this month. Audio
Pacific Waves for 8 April 2025
Pacific nations puzzled over Trump's tariffs; Polyfest 50th celebrations end on a high; Intergenerational trauma present among Bougainvilleans; Mixed results for Pacific sports teams over the weekend.
…Mixed results for Pacific sports teams over the weekend
It was big weekend for Pasifika sports team, with both victories celebrated and losses witnessed across the different sporting codes. Audio