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.
Pacific Waves
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4.7(26 reviews)
1,912 episodes
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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.
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Publishing Since
5/5/2023
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Pacific Waves 16 July 2026
<p>In Pacific Waves today: PNG prime minister takes over corrections after latest prison breaks; Chaudhry urges Speight to name Coup conspirators; Climate threats to coral reefs to be discussed in Auckland hui; Success still sinking in for Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner. </p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/datelinepacific?share=b8a718ae-97ef-447f-af4f-0f5c389a9d2f">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
July 15, 2026
Pacific Waves 15 July 2026
<p>In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu and PNG sign landmark policing agreement; Vanuatu says independence incomplete without disputed islands; Difficult times ahead for Pacific if Middle East conflict persists - ADB; Voyage in the Cooks studying climate ocean impacts. </p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/datelinepacific?share=8374584c-07e4-4b2f-b3a3-275c87f2e214">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
July 13, 2026
Pacific Waves 14 July 2026
<p>In Pacific Waves today: Tongan teen wins prestigious opera competition; New Pacific podcast 'Close to Home' navigates language retention; NATO countries concerned over China's missile test; Fiji, Tonga and Samoa suffer rugby test match losses. </p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/datelinepacific?share=03a1400e-f97c-4c69-b446-6078b55d2d4c">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
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- What is Pacific Waves?
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This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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