
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1100 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

In Pacific Waves today: Fuel crisis deepens for Pacific nations; Bougainville MP urges PNG to make a call on independence push; Study finds rates of dementia 50 percent higher for Māori and Pasifika.
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In Pacific Waves today: Vakarisi family still in shock as police murder investigation continues; Calls for Trump to declare major disaster in CNMI; Election fever building in the Cook Islands.
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In Pacific Waves today: Clean up and recovery underway for CNMI and Guam; Confusion over PIF response to fuel crisis; Fijian Drua dedicate win to late ex-Fiji President.
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In Pacific Waves today: CNMI declared 'all clear' from Typhoon Sinlaku; Pacific Islands Forum invokes crisis declaration for fuel shortage; Pacific rugby group claims bid to buy Moana Pasifika rejected.
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From the music to the topics to the guests to the voices and accents, I just love this show. It’s informative and infused with the Pacific. Recommended listening for everyone!
The only way I could see the picture is by looking in a window of a mirror in a mirror in a window in a mirror and then looking up from the mirror and then I see a
Best source of news throughout the Pacific.
I look forward to every new episode. Thanks from the USA.
Awesome. Totally informative. Non biased reporting. My go to for Pacific news.
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A daily Pacific-focused current affairs program that blends hard news with cultural, sports, and arts perspectives. Recent episodes thread together maritime and environmental risk, regional governance and diplomacy, and Pacific leadership in rugby and the arts, with on-the-ground reporting, expert commentary, and human-interest stories from Pacific communities. Notable is the consistent mix of policy analysis, regional storytelling, and creative culture, offering listeners a multi-faceted view of how Pacific currents shape global headlines. The show's strength lies in translating regional issues into accessible, diverse conversations that appeal to listeners seeking depth on Pacific affairs across politics, society, and culture.
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Recent guests on Pacific Waves include:
1. Stephen Ratuva
2. Ituini Ma'u
3. Rajendra Chowdhury
4. Isabella Vakarisi
5. Queenie Osborne
6. Kaya Salby
7. Ile Satora
8. Debbie Sorensen
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