Pacific Waves
RNZ New Zealand
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.
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Networks:
RNZ New Zealand
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@rnz_news
Language:
English
Contact:
P O Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand + 644 474 1437
Website:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/
Email:
jayne.joyce@rnz.co.nz
Episodes
Pacific Waves 26 May 2026
5/25/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Emotional last home game for Moana Pasifika; Pacific important to deep sea mining regulations - Carvalho; Auckland inaugural OFC Pro League champions.
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Duration:00:12:58
Pacific Waves 23 May 2026
5/25/2026
In 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.
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Duration:00:20:42
Pacific Waves 22 May 2026
5/22/2026
In 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.
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Duration:00:15:10
Pacific Waves 21 May 2026
5/20/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Opponents of NZ bill say it will increase Pacific deportees; PNG closely monitoring Bismarck Sea volcano; Dance for people with disabilities a hit in Rarotonga.
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Duration:00:13:28
Pacific Waves 20 May 2026
5/20/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Australia and New Zealand ramp up efforts to fight Pacific drug trade; Will a new rule to boost women candidates in PNG politics work?; Talanoa with poet Nafanua Purcell-Kersel author of Black Sugarcane.
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Duration:00:18:50
Pacific Waves 19 May 2026
5/18/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands reinstates ban on dolphin exports; Vanuatu United clinch OFC pro league semifinal spot; Fijian Drua lose to Waratahs on home soil.
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Duration:00:15:11
Pacific Waves 16 May 2026
5/18/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Mathew Wale is Solomon Islands new prime minister; Experts warn against proposed changes to NZ climate law; Rotuma language week ends on a high in Aotearoa; Drua aiming for a top six finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Duration:00:21:17
Pacific Waves 15 May 2026
5/15/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Dalton Tagelagi re-elected Niue Prime Minister; Civilian casualties mount amid ongoing conflict in West Papua; Pacific business wrap with RNZ Pacific reporter Kaya Selby; Vanuatu United FC and Fiji's Bula FC to meet in semifinal playoff.
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Duration:00:25:41
Pacific Waves 14 May 2026
5/13/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Hantavirus 'contact' quarantined in Pitcairn: Should we be worried?; Typhoon impacts force early school closure in Northern Marianas; No surprises for Pacific in Australia's Budget; Air Rarotonga prepares to welcome its first female pilot.
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Duration:00:19:36
Pacific Waves 13 May 2026
5/12/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Tonga police still on the search for suspect who threatened journalist; OFC Pro League a learning curve for PNG players; Thousands expected at Rotuma Day celebrations in Fiji.
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Duration:00:19:48
Pacific Waves 12 May 2026
5/11/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Rotuma language week underway in Aotearoa; Pacific leaders invoke regional security treaty amid global fuel crisis; Canes rack up big win against Moana in North Harbour.
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Duration:00:16:33
Pacific Waves 09 May 2026
5/11/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Abuse survivors boycott apology in Auckland; Former asylum-seeker detainees speak; The battle continues for Moana Pasifika.
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Duration:00:23:04
Pacific Waves 08 May 2026
5/11/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands PM ousted; RNZ Pacific Business Brief; OFC Pro League see South Island United and South Melbourne FC claim victories.
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Duration:00:21:10
Pacific Waves 07 May 2026
5/6/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Australia and Fiji to sign new bilateral agreement; Concerns BSA scrapping leaves marginalised communities exposed; Kanaloa Rugby accuse Moana owners of blocking purchase bid.
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Duration:00:12:59
Pacific Waves 06 May 2026
5/6/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific fuel prices continue to soar; Niuean artist says music helped reconnect him with his roots; Final Round of OFC Pro League ready to roll in Auckland.
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Duration:00:14:52
Pacific Waves 05 May 2026
5/4/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Solomons PM confirms he will call parliament; Preliminary figures show low voter turnout in Niue; US seeking support for its trade-for-aid policy shift; Moana fall to Blues while Drua triumph over Highlanders.
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Duration:00:12:57
Pacific Waves 02 May 2026
5/4/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Court orders Solomons PM to call parliament; Vanuatu builds classroom from shipping container; Big Super Rugby Pacific weekend for Moana and Drua.
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Duration:00:16:09
Pacific Waves 01 May 2026
4/30/2026
In Pacific Waves today: US Coast Guard cancels search for missing Marianas crew; Logging exports in Papua New Guinea under scrutiny; Michael Jackson's Samoan choreographers proud of Pacific roots.
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Duration:00:38:42
Pacific Waves 29 April 2026
4/28/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Families of missing crew in CNMI holding out hope; New book aims to help child survivors of violence; PNG court clears way for Starlink entry.
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Duration:00:16:39
Pacific Waves 28 April 2026
4/28/2026
In Pacific Waves today: Calls for patience as Typhoon Sinlaku recovery continues; Solomons MP breaks opposition ranks and joins government; Indigenous voices at the UN in New York; Drua and Moana fall short in Christchurch.
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Duration:00:16:30