Pacific Waves for 19 August 2025

In Pacific Waves today: NZ and Pacific police face similar challenges - commissioner; PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence; Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details 

In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands government to raise legal marriage age; Narco-subs going undetected in the Pacific; Potential reforms to Auckland's alcohol policy seen as a setback; NRL player switches allegiance to Samoa. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details 

In Pacific Waves today: 'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister; New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy; Samoan director celebrates debut feature film success. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details 

New Zealand Rugby is investigating the controversy surround the Hurricanes women's team haka. In performing the haka ahead of their season opener against the Chiefs Manawa, the Poua altered their usual rendition and criticised the coalition government labelling it 'redneck'. Spor ... Show More

The Trump administration announces a review into the AUKUS defence pact. Is it a wake-up call for Australia? Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks with The World Today. 

Protests in Australia over Donald Trump's Gaza plan; Authorities prepare for another round of heavy rain in north Queensland; and in sport, the Indigenous All Stars coach optimistic about more First Nations players joining the AFL. 

Headlines: The Greens back Labor’s housing bill, Israel to vote on Hezbollah ceasefire, Google, Meta and X react to social media ban, and Wicked enjoys a bumper weekend at the Aussie box office. Deep Dive: The Bali Nine were a group of nine Australians convicted for attempting to ... Show More

David Pocock, the former rugby star turned independent senator, embraces the label of “weirdo” for his belief that sports and politics should go hand in hand. The former rugby star isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, famously refused to marry until same-sex couples had the ... Show More

In today’s episode, we cover why Canada is marking a ‘new-era’ for US-Canadian relations, China’s push to enthral global business leaders, the 7.7 magnitude Myanmar earthquake, and Australia's upcoming election. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here:Why the DRC is Offering Trump a Mine ... Show More

Manus Island murder witness wants justice; Maui fires exacerbates Hawaii's housing crisis; Banaban community seeks apology from NZ govt; Dead humpback whale washed up in Cook Islands; NZ's gender pay gap legislation needs to consider Pacific people. Go to this episode on rnz.co.n ... Show More

An antisemitism motion is introduced as parliament resumes for 2025... a ceasefire reported in the Congo after rebels seized a major city...and the Matildas' interim coach backs captain Sam Kerr to return to the field in March. 

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is in Fujian Province as he continues his official visit to China. 

The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare, has arrived in Beijing for a week-long visit.