Talofa lava, this is Pacific Waves from RNZ Pacific, with Susana Suisuiki In this update: Samoa fuel prices soar to new heights, how music is helping a Niuean artist reconnect with his roots and the OFC Pro League circuit returns to Auckland.

Pacific countries are increasing their prices at the pump to new heights.

Niuean/Samoan pop artist, Tyrun, is using music as a way to reconnect with his language and identity.

The OFC Pro League circuit has returned to Auckland for its final round with Fiji's Bula FC and South Island United set to play the opening match on Wednesday.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

In just over a week, Raglan's Manu Bay will be the centre of the surfing world as the best board riders on the planet arrive for the New Zealand Pro. Billy Stairmand will be one of three New Zealanders in action. He spoke to First Up ahead of the competition

Social media success, lines down the street and famous cheesecake weren't enough to keep the doors open at Auckland's Fankery. Reporter Ke-Xin Li spoke to owner Cathy Fan to find out why

Becs Higham from Howick's Hato Hone St John has some picks for Mother's Day.

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Firefighters are battling bosses under pressure to cut costs, but FENZ's failures have seen the organisation face Parliamentary scrutiny.