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Australia gives up bid to host COP31
Australia has given up its bid to host COP 31 in 2026. Instead, Türkiye will host the United Nations climate meeting, with Australia pitching to still be in charge of the negotiations. Audio
Samoa opposition leader says PM is too sick to lead
Samoa's opposition leader claims the Prime Minister is too sick to lead the country and should be upfront about his illnesss. Audio
Pasifika smoking rates halved in NZ but still "unacceptable"
A public health professor has labelled the latest Pasifika smoking rates "totally unacceptable" despite the government celebrating them. Audio
Eight new MPs elected to Tonga parliament
The caretaker prime minister has kept his place in parliament for another term, winning his constituency in the general election by nearly three-quarters of the electorate vote.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 21 November 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Polling closes in Tonga's election
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. There are 71 candidates vying for a seat in parliament including eight… Audio
News in Niuean for 20 November 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 20 November 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan for 20 November 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific News in French for 20 November 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 November 2025
Samoa media body to issue statement following ban; Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30; Polling day underway in Tonga; Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot. Audio
Samoa media body to issue statement following ban
RNZ Pacific Samoa correspondent, Galumalemana Tipi Autagavaia joins Pacific Waves to discuss Samoa's media freedom following the country's prime minister ban on it's daily newspaper. Audio
Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30
Vanuatu's climate minister says multilateralism is in a bad shape. Audio
Polling day underway in Tonga
From fixing roads to tackling the country's fuel woes, many Tongans know exactly what they want from their next government. Audio
