Pacific Waves

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.

Presented by Susana Suisuiki

On air:

Weeknights at 9.45pm on RNZ National and weeknights 6.00am on RNZ Pacific

An illustrated motif representing people from the Pacific gathered around a sun sits behind a photographic portrait of Susana Suisuiki.

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Pacific Waves 29 January 2026

In Pacific Waves today: New Zealand govt scraps new Pacific worker pathways; Fiji judge in talks with the government amid corruption allegations; Reggae legends UB40 launch Pacific tour in Tonga.
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Robin Campbell - founding member of the reggae-pop band UB40

Pacific Waves 28 January 2026

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan playwright found dead in jail; US President delivers on WHO withdrawal promise; Pasifika gym franchise turns fitness into a family affair; New Zealand government scraps Tokelau airport project.
Samoa author Sia Figiel

Pacific Waves 27 January 2026

In Pacific Waves today: Steady going for Vanuatu citizenship sales despite setbacks; Four years on since the day Tonga went 'black'; Moana Pasifika welcomes newbies ahead of Super Rugby season.
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