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Pacific Waves

Pacific Waves

By: RNZ
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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.(C) Radio New Zealand 2025 Politics & Government
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  • Pacific Waves Friday 30 May 2025
    May 29 2025

    In Pacific Waves today: Palau's president strongly opposes any meddling by China at this year's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Solomon Islands. In a curious case on Norfolk Island, a package believed to contain about 40 kilograms worth of cocaine has washed up onshore. And in Super Rugby Pacific can Moana Pasifika bounce back from humiliation in Hamilton? Or will they be crushed by the canes in Wellington?

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    22 mins
  • Pacific Waves Thursday 29 May 2025
    May 28 2025

    In Pacific Waves today: A gruesome video of violence in Papua New Guinea Enga is circulating on social media causing public outrage in the country. Tonga like many parts of the Pacific has been contending in recent years with surging drug use problems. Next steps for the wreckage of the Manawanui are to be determined by the results of an independent study of the wreck and the environment.

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    18 mins
  • Pacific Waves for 28 May 2025
    May 27 2025

    In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's failed budget reading triggers snap election; Pacific peoples minister stands by 'growth' budget; Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak; PNG's national broadcaster aims to bring back shortwave radio.

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    17 mins

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