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.
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Pacific Waves 04 June 2026
Yesterday00:19:45Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Samoa wraps up 64th Independence Anniversary celebration; Tense debate on Bougainville independence in PNG; Global finance still a challenge for the Pacific - SWIFT Payments; Pacific youth 'belong' on world stages - Royal Family Dance Crew. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 03 June 2026
2d ago00:14:58Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Criminologist says complex solution required for Pacific drug crisis; New water and sanitation project in Melanesia; PNG warned to prepare for adverse El Nino impacts. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 02 June 2026
2d ago00:21:05Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Samoa language week starts in churches across Aotearoa; 12 Pasifika leaders named in NZ Kings Birthday Honours; Samoa PM says youths are being 'used' by drug cartels; Moana pip Brumbies to end 2026 season on a high. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 30 May 2026
2d ago00:13:39Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Auckland FC goal scorer embraces Samoan roots; Budget 2026: Underwhelming on Pasifika policy; Welcome boost for NZ aid to the Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 29 May 2026
2d ago00:10:59Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Budget 2026 boosts to Pacific aid amid domestic policy cuts; Suspected Samoan "hitmen" transited through Fiji to Vietnam; Mosquito spraying helped end Cook Islands dengue fever outbreak. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 28 May 2026
1w ago00:14:12Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Samoa police launch investigation into Vietnam murder case; West Papuan activist condemns deepfake propaganda; Big seabed mining news in our Pacific business wrap. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 27 May 2026
1w ago00:19:05Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Moana Pasifika goes into liquidation; Indonesian authorities clamp down on West Papua doco; What we know so far about Budget 2026?. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 26 May 2026
1w ago00:12:58Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Emotional last home game for Moana Pasifika; Pacific important to deep sea mining regulations - Carvalho; Auckland inaugural OFC Pro League champions. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 23 May 2026
1w ago00:20:42Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: Why should we talk about racism?; The Cook Islands gets a new passenger ferry; Moana Pasifika play last home game this weekend. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Pacific Waves 22 May 2026
2w ago00:15:10Tap to summarizeIn Pacific Waves today: UNGA endorses ICJ climate justice ruling; Is New Zealand supporting the militarisation of the Pacific?; The OFC Pro League wraps up this weekend. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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