Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: Next host country for COP meeting to be revealed; Group of Samoans now eligible for NZ citizenship; New report sheds light on Pacific health systems; New Zealand looking at foreign aid spending.

In Pacific Waves today: NZ parliament approves Samoa bill by Green Party MP; Lack of communication on Manawanui cleanup; Documentary challenges stereotypes of Pacific women; Tahiti and NZ football team claim semi-final spots.

In Pacific Waves today: Pasifika have a moral duty to uphold Te Tiriti - climate activist; Hikoi mo te Tiriti gains support in Cook Islands; Pacific reps frustrated at sluggish progress at COP29; Australian Govt told it must act over issues with PALM labour scheme.

In Pacific Waves today: Academic instrumental in investigations of abuse in care; NGO hopes Fisheries Commission will move on transshipment and monitoring; Fijian woman makes history outer space; New Cal football team through to the OFC semi-finals.

In Pacific Waves today: Climate negotiations need stepping up - Greenpeace; Solomon Islands home to world's largest coral; The ongoing struggle to stop illegal logging in PNG; Doctoral thesis explores cultural safety in physiotherapy.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific people stand in solidarity with Māori over treaty bill; Big polluting nations need to pay up - Pacific leaders; Fetu Samoa rugby league success sparks pride for community; Pacific football teams confident for Oceania qualifiers.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific advocates call for more climate finance at COP29; 'Miracle baby' reveals critical gaps in Cooks healthcare; The need to find other occupations for Porgera illegal miners; NZ early childhood books translated to Micronesian languages.

In Pacific Waves today: Survivors of abuse want meaningful redress; NZ celebrate first ever PNG language week; Pacific priorities outlined for COP29; Researcher explores forgotten Pacific instruments.

In Pacific Waves today: A Pacific geo-political expert says he expects US militarisation of the region to continue under Trump's presidency; A Palau Election Commission spokesperson says its highly unlikely president Surangel Whipps Jr. will lose the election; It was a mixed bag of results for Pacific teams in Rugby union and League tests over the weekend with big wins for the Flying Fijians and Fetu Samoa but heartbreak for Tonga and PNG.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders congratulate Donald Trump and commit to working with his incoming administration; Samoa Citizenship Bill passes through Committee of the Whole House; Pacific mental health and addiction service opens in Christchurch; Tonga are hoping to repeat their 2019 heroics when they meet Australia in the final of the Pacific Rugby League Championship on Sunday.

In Pacific Waves today: What Trump's presidency means for the Pacific; No basis for human body parts trafficking in PNG; Former Samoan PM weighs in on NZ citizenship bill; Fijian Tongan lecturer wins teaching award.

In Pacific Waves today: Guam locals share thoughts on US election; Initial report into Bougainville's Panguna confirms destructive impact; PINA president calls for freedom of expression; Samoa national anthem under the spotlight.

In Pacific Waves today: American Samoans take to the polls; Cook Islands PM seeks to create new passports; Child mortality rates in Kiribati 'unacceptable' - consultant

In Pacific Waves today: What US election results would mean for Pacific region; Bus crash injures 13 Tongan seasonal workers; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga's rugby league team secures Pacific Cup finals spot.

In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands PM returns from New Caledonia mission; PNG eyes biometric voting; Tonga and Kiwis clash excites rugby league fans

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders appreciative of being able to meet with diverse groups in New Caledonia; There are hopes developed nations will take climate change more seriously as they themselves experience more severe natural disasters; There have been late arrivals and rare sightings in the Cook Islands whale migration season.

In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia President Louis Mapou has told visiting Pacific leaders the French Territory is at a turning point; PNG academic suggests changes that could have immediate and dramatic effects in easing the country's high cost of living; Fetu Samoa is preparing for their game against Fiji Bulikula this coming Saturday, following their victory over Tonga in Fiji.

In Pacific Waves today: The U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand weighs in on America's impact on the pacific region ahead of the election; New Zealand's Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner says she is frustrated by a lack of progress being made by the government to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers in Aotearoa; A new study has found what it will take to meet the global goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean by 2030.

In Pacific Waves today: Commonwealth Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global economic, environmental and security challenges; A high chief in Samoa whose resort the Royals stayed at during the commonwealth heads of government meeting says he's proud of how his country hosted the international event; Pacific activists have gathered in New Zealand to speak on issues like nuclear testing and growing militarisation in the region; Christchurch Niuean community celebration of 50 years of self-governance in free association with New Zealand.

In Pacific Waves today: The British monarchy's legacy is in the spotlight as small island nations grapple with the impacts of colonialism and slavery alongside CHOGM opening ceremony; Samoa women's rugby team speak up on hardship and neglect in attempts to return to the World Cup arena; Three candidates from the ruling Tobwaan Kiribati Party (TKP) breaking away to form new alliance and challenge incumbent president; More details have emerged about an Australian government plan to help fund the establishment of an NRL rugby league club in Papua New Guinea.