In Pacific Waves today: Samoa media body issues statement following ban; Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30; Polling day underway in Tonga; Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot.

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In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's PM bans newspaper from press conferences; Samoa PM returns following weeks of medical treatment in NZ; French overseas minister concludes visit to New Caledonia; Tonga grapples with fuel crisis amid election.

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In Pacific Waves today: Former NZ PM voices support for Pacific at COP30; Hawaiian waka completes four-year voyage; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.

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In Pacific Waves today: A French Polynesian anti-nuclear activist and politician is shocked at reports US President Donald Trump wants nuclear weapons testing to resume; The Cook Islands Prime Minister says he had requested a meeting with New Zealand's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister over their concerns with his country's bilateral agreements with China but he was turned down; Manu Samoa defeat Namibia to keep their Rugby World Cup qualification dream alive.

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In Pacific Waves today: US partnership continues mission in Vanuatu; Child obesity on the rise in the Pacific; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40th year since NZ visit.

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In Pacific Waves today: COP30 summit in Brazil kicks off; Tongans contemplate issues ahead of national election; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40 years since NZ visit; Educator pens book to help Pacific children embrace identity.

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In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands government says they remain committed to NZ; Pacific News Wrap with Koroi Hawkins; Taipei office in Fiji accuses China of coercion.

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In Pacific Waves today: Fiji women's groups accuse PM of gender bias; Miss Cook Islands pageant returns; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora.

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In Pacific Waves today: Visa-free travel available for eligible Pacific citizens to NZ; Pacific delegates make their way to COP summit; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico; Pacific sports talanoa with Iliesa Tora.

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In Pacific Waves today: Samoa PM to raise Pacific visa issue with NZ govt; Australia-Nauru resettlement agreement takes action; Conjoined twins in PNG face uncertain future.

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