Pacific Waves

In Pacific Waves today: Wife of former Palau president released day after arrest; PNG's cuts to GST should have gone further - academic; Canterbury biomedical students head to Tonga for training mission; Wellington Chocolate Factory ups its commitment to Pacific cacao growers.

In Pacific Waves today: Nauru-Aust treaty seen as an attempt to limit China's influence; Vague reasons given for no confidence in Tongan PM; Early days for mine exploration in Bougainville.

In Pacific Waves today: New Tonga PM to be elected by Christmas Eve; Tongan PM resignation 'unprecedented'; Fiji human rights march brings in 300 protestors; Samoan director behind Moana 2 talks representation in pop culture.

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's PM resigns ahead of motion of no confidence; Bougainville MP takes satisfaction from assessment of mine damage; Maori and Pasifika highly vulnerable to bird flu; Pacific Fisheries agency conference deemed a success.

In Pacific Waves today: Taiwan's president Lai Chin-te has urged his allies in the Pacific to stand together and safeguard democracy and peace in the Indo-Pacific region. After a week-long delay Tonga's prime minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni is now scheduled to face a vote of no confidence on Monday. Palau's President is inviting US President Elect Donald Trump to 'visit the Pacific' to see the impacts of the climate crisis firsthand. And it's going to be a jam-packed sevens rugby weekend for Pacific fans with their teams in action in global and regional competitions.

In Pacific Waves today: Palau's leader advocates for 'carbon free' nuclear energy; Watchdog says PNG forestry deal illustrates the country's poor governance; More support needed for Māori and Pacific living with HIV - advocate.

In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu seeks to hold polluting countries to account; Fisheries conference in Fiji concludes with key outcomes; Marriage age in Solomon Islands under review.

In Pacific Waves today: Stranded NZ family secures flight out of Niue; Study reveals grim health stats in Cook Islands children; Pacific peoples ministry fails to meet key target - report; Christchurch Pasifika artists spark conversations through music album.

In Pacific Waves today: Taiwan president embarks on Pacific tour; Mixed reactions from the Samoan community following bill; Fiji 7s claim victory in Dubai since 2015.

In Pacific Waves today: Long-serving CNMI congressman retires; Unlocking the healing powers of Samoa's plants; Fiji 7s look to rebuild momentum in Dubai.

In Pacific Waves today: Papua New Guinea HIV infections hit a record high; World leaders meet to draft new plastic pollution treaty; Cook Islands men prioritise mental wellbeing; Fiji prepares to host Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament.

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga no confidence motion 'par for the course'- Kalafi Moala; Water tariff on Rarotonga breaches historic agreement - campaigner; A new generation of leaders emerge from New Caledonia violence; NZ celebrates first ever Solomon Islands language week.

In Pacific Waves today: COP29 Billion dollar deal a letdown - policy advisor; Former Samoa PM sets the record straight on bill; Hawaiian short-film pays special tribute to last monarch.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific climate negotiators 'disappointed' over COP29 deal; Family of missing Hawaii woman fears the worst; Overseas Cook Islanders consulted on seabed mining proposal; Flying Fijians concludes European rugby tour.

In Pacific Waves today: COP29 negotiations drags on; Pasifika bowlers take up Oceania Challenge; Vanuatu celebrates first female maritime graduate; New podcast revisits fateful bombing of Greenpeace vessel.