Show Notes
On Pacific Waves today: Fijis acting Attorney General resigns after a sex tape scandal; in New Zealand, many Pacific households face a bleak economic reality; and that was also one of many issues debated by candidates in Mangere. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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In Pacific Waves today: Pacific church leader challenges PIF over Israel; NZ political parties divided over Israel joining PIF; Bougainville push for independence stirs strong emotions. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Israel joins the Pacific Islands Forum; West Papuan groups push for UN action; PNG Chiefs unveils logo amid legal battle; Niuean mamas keep their culture alive in Auckland. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Fresh lawsuit challenges Trump’s American Samoa mining plans; Cyclone Wati weakens but warnings remain in the Cooks; PNG Chiefs win opening legal battle with NZ Rugby. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
On Pacific Waves: Tropical Cyclone Wati descends on Aitutaki; Super Typhoon Champi retreats from Guam; Bushfires are battering communities in PNG; And the results of the opening round of the RLWC 2026. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
On Pacific Waves today: The Cook Islands braces for what could be the first Cyclone of the season; Across the region, the cost of food is surging; And PNG calls for tougher laws against violent criminals.