Podcast
Pacific Waves
Hosted by RNZ · EN
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.
57episodes
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Pacific Waves 04 July 2026
2w ago00:15:22Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Northern Marianas brace for Typhoon Bavi; Fears of more violence in West Papua after shooting of US pilot; Eight Pasifika players in All Blacks squad to take on France. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 03 July 2026
2w ago00:14:31Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu-Australia agreement 'long torturous' process - expert; Fuel prices to come down in the Pacific; Samoa successfully hosts Pacific strongman competition. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 02 July 2026
2w ago00:13:24Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Samoan restaurant Tala awarded Michelin star; PNG MP questions new agreement with anti-corruption office; Global foreign aid projected to fall in 2026. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 01 July 2026
2w ago00:16:24Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: The wife of a deceased Fijian farmer who copped serious injuries in a March police raid is looking for answers; An Indonesian human rights researcher says a rapidly growing number of Indonesian military personnel are being deployed to West Papua; The stories of Pacific women who helped shape Porirua have been brought into the spotlight in a new exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. Inc. On the occasion of his 300th NRL match Tonga praised Jason Taumalolo as an inspiration for young people with achievements extending far beyond rugby league. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 30 June 2026
3w ago00:17:33Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Pro-France parties lead provisional results in New Caledonia elections; Australia and Vanuatu sign long-awaited security deal; Fiji waste group proposes regional recycling solution; Fijian Drua women set to play home semifinal game. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 27 June 2026
3w ago00:20:37Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia voters take to the polls; Fiji unveils its no-frills budget; Documentary highlights PNG community's fight to save river. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 26 June 2026
3w ago00:18:36Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Bougainville proposes its pathway towards self-government; Concerns raised over divisions within New Cal pro-independence parties; Huttfest a platform for Māori and Pacific students to showcase roots; Pacific business brief with Kaya Selby. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 25 June 2026
3w ago00:17:52Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Samoa newspaper's business licence under threat; Solomon Islands PM demands overhaul of country's national carrier; Niuean playwright brings personal story to the stage; More Pasifika architects needed in NZ - scholar. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 24 June 2026
3w ago00:18:15Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Fiji police and military face another allegation of assault; Samoan police stopped by Vietnam authorities; Restoring eyesight across the Pacific; Unexploded bombs in Solomon Islands featured in new documentary. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 23 June 2026
4w ago00:17:36Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Ardie Savea named All Blacks captain; Tonga government releases its budget; UN climate talks in Germany conclude; Cook Islands fisherman found by NZ air force crew. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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