A former Tuvalu Prime Minister has called out the New Zealand government for justifying lifting a ban on oil and gas exploration, A Pacific health expert says it's unacceptable for Coca-Cola to still be sponsoring youth sporting events, And the United Nations seeks international assistance to help Papua New Guinea overcome increased tribal violence.

Today on Pacific Waves

A former Tuvalu Prime Minister has called out the New Zealand government for justifying lifting a ban on oil and gas exploration

A Pacific health expert says it's unacceptable for Coca-Cola to still be sponsoring youth sporting events

And the United Nations seeks international assistance to help Papua New Guinea overcome increased tribal violence.

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