In Pacific Waves today: A historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second reading in Parliament; Fiji's Prime Minister cautions New Caledonia's local government to be reasonable in its requests from Paris, ahead of a Pacific fact-finding mission; A photography exhibition has been launched as a CHOGM side event capturing the experiences of Pacific people grappling with the effects of the climate...

In Pacific Waves today: King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla join world leaders who represent member countries of the Commonwealth in Samoa for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of government meeting (CHOGM); A former highlevel worker at the top Pacific political decision-making body argues the Pacific Islands Forum is more relevant than ever; The first Pasifika independent candidate for Auckland's Entrust election calls for change to South Aucklanders energy bills; The Bougainville...

In Pacific Waves today: University of the South Pacific staff are on strike, calling for the removal of Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia; Susana Suisuiki is in Samoa for CHOGM and shares what leaders, dignitaries and locals in Apia are saying ahead of King Charles III visit on Friday; This week New Caledonia, torn apart by violent riots over the past five months is to receive a high level Pacific Islands Forum fact finding mission; Pasifika Opera singers say there is a demand for Polynesian...

In Pacific Waves today: The 27th Commonwealth heads of government meeting is underway in Samoa; A breakdown of how CHOGM will impact small island nations; Fiji's Prime Minister brushes off concerns around a rift in his ruling People's Alliance Party; Over 600 medals were won by athletes over the two weeks of the Cook Islands Games.

In Pacific Waves today: Niue marks 50 years of limited independence from New Zealand following the signing of the Free Compact of Association in 1974; Manshika Prasad finally declared the official winner of Miss Universe Fiji; Pacific New Zealanders are facing higher rates of bowel cancer; Fiji prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka says "some members" from his ruling People's Alliance Party are planning to break away and form a new political party.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa sets the stage for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting - CHOGM; France's new Foreign Affairs Minister arrives in New Caledonia, five months after violent riots broke out in the territory; Employer groups in Fiji sound alarm over new laws which could result in significant job losses; Pacific excellence celebrated at The Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2024.

In Pacific Waves today: Villages on the coast near the shipwrecked Manawanui are demanding compensation from the New Zealand government; A former Papua New Guinea prime minister wants answers after a major power provider threatened to pull the plug on Port Moresby; The latest World Bank Pacific Economic Update calls for a major boost in investment to address the region's slowing economic growth.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's Prime Minister says it's too soon to talk compensation without clear evidence of environmental impacts following the Manawanui disaster; Papua New Guinea defends injecting over a million USD to Niue despite its people calling for more support by its own government; a new bank is empowering women and mothers to be financially independent from their husbands.

Leader of West Papua rebels who took New Zealander Philip Mehrtens hostage denies claims he was bribed to set the pilot free last month. A new report has found the average size of global wildlife populations has shrunk by over 70 percent over the past 50 years, and calls to protect Pacific reefs following sunken Manawanui ship.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan citizenship bill makes progress; Auckland community leader confirms foodbank closure; More work needed to protect Pacific reefs; Bougainville cocoa boom - an aid success story.

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga still to announce who is heading key ministries; Cook Islands robotics team celebrate global feat; New bilingual book explores Fiji's rich culture.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa and NZ authorities focus on vessel clean up; CHOGM media restrictions concerning; Fewer cyclones predicted for Pacific - NIWA; Opera concert in Britain celebrates Samoa's history.

In Pacific Waves today: Dead turtles spotted following HMNZS sinking in Samoa; Fiji's defence minister addresses country's crippling issues; Commonwealth expected to adopt ocean declaration.

In Pacific Waves today: Sunken HMNZS ship potentially disastrous for Samoa tourism; Māori and Pacific families need better housing solutions - researcher; Guam kingfisher takes flight again after near extinction.

In Pacific Waves today: Former Sols premier argues charges against him; Keep long-range missiles out of the Pacific - defence ministers; Cook Islands local group fight to save Muri lagoon; 'Hell of a battle' set for NRL grand final.

In Pacific Waves today: Mixed reaction over France's PM handling of NCAL crisis; 'Dawn Raids' the play makes its debut in Wellington; Over 3000 athletes prepare for the Cook Islands Games.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific defence ministers meet in Auckland; PNG Govt must deal with legacy issues of tribal violence; Fijian doctor leads life-changing medical mission.

In Pacific Waves today: New PINA boss to scrutinise foreign news funding bodies; Ni-Vanuatu woman regains sight after four years; Pasifika communities work to destigmatise mental health.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders call for climate action in New York; NZ pilot's readjustment to freedom will take time - psychiatrist; Samoan masters student explores causes of cardiovascular disease for Pacific men.

In Pacific Waves today: China's missile test in the Pacific an 'unwelcome development'; Drug smugglers from PNG sentenced in court; Pacific leaders debate seabed mining at UNGA; Bougainville Chocolate festival the biggest yet.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders take the podium at the 79th UNGA; PNG journalism great passes away; George Speight's release triggering for some Fijians - academic; PNG landowners claim 'unpaid commitment' from government.

In Pacific Waves today: Peaceful handover ceremony of Philip Mehrtens captured on video; New survey reveals greatest threats to press freedom for Pacific; An academic says Fiji's George Speight unlikely to pursue a career in politics; Improvements needed to monitor transshipment in the Pacific tuna fishery.

In Pacific Waves today: Claims of bribery involved in NZ pilot's release in West Papua; UNFPA report reveals health disparities for Pacific women; Archival film highlights US Samoan community.

In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia in limbo as France's political chaos drags on; Indonesian government denies Papuans its rights - report; Cook Island protesters call for 'more time' on seabed mining.

In Pacific Waves today: Rabaul locals recall volcanic eruptions 30 years on; Pacific states increasingly taking charge over diplomat visits; Cook Islands competition brings out best local performers.