In Pacific Waves today: NZ Samoan music producer dies suddenly; Bougainville's Kauona says he'll win presidency; Cook Islands gear up for 60th celebrations; Budget talks underway in Tokelau.

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In Pacific Waves today: Voting registrations close in Samoa; Nauru a step closer to mining in international waters; Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles; Manu Samoa to take on Scotland on Friday.

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In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia deal: 'We need time'; Pacific health and police address drugs and HIV crisis; Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data; Deep sea mining continues to be scrutinised in Tonga.

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In Pacific Waves today: Still a lot of work to do following New Caledonia's 'historic' deal; NZ PM to be a no-show at the Cook Islands 60th celebrations; Australia hosts military exercise 'Talisman Sabre'.

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In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia signs 'historic' deal with France; Bougainville MP switching from women's reserved seat to Atolls constituency; Western Australia celebrates heritage listing; Free medicine on offer in PNG's East Sepik.

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In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands MP warns workers about higher taxes; NZ commemorates 40th anniversary of Rainbow Warrior bombing; Co-operation the solution to PNG's pervasive violence - Barker; NZ's Pacific peoples minister speaks on census changes.

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In Pacific Waves today: Ratu Tevita bestowed three chiefly titles in Lau, Fiji; 'Lau province is complete again' - Fijian tutor on historic occasion; Call for national strategy after latest sorcery killing in PNG; Community leaders detail lockdown pain at Covid inquiry.

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In Pacific Waves today: Journalist recalls last voyage on the fateful Rainbow Warrior; American Samoa declares dengue fever outbreak; Ratu Tevita predicted to stand in Fiji elections - professor; Kiribati youth embrace language through performances.

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