In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands PM visits NZ; Green Party vows to 'fill in gaps' for Polyfest funding; Green Party MP says NZ govt needs to 'step up'; Samoa's former PM weighs in on matai bestowment.

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In Pacific Waves today: Colourful start to ASB Polyfest 2026; Social media a double-edged sword in disasters; Paper stands by article blaming lesbianism for poor performance; Big aviation developments in Pacific Business Update.

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In Pacific Waves today: Solomons foreign minister asked to lead government takeover; Fiji Prime Minister non-committal about resigning; Canterbury Pacific students reconnect with heritage; Polyfest marks 51st anniversary.

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In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Island government loses ten ministers; NZ PM bestowed Samoan matai title; Tonga government changes legal age of marriage to 18; Crowds pack Western Springs for Pasifika Festival; Fiji sevens mens team come up short in New York.

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In Pacific Waves today: Thousands expected at Auckland's Pasifika Festival; Canterbury celebrates 25 years of Polyfest; Fiji have a shot at the HSBC Sevens series title

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In Pacific Waves today: Samoa cracks down on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck; Speculation rife over Tana Umaga's All Blacks move; New play on Maori and Pacific sexuality draws strong reactions.

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In Pacific Waves today: Pacific broadcasters discuss navigating the digital landscape; Three Pacific nations to host pre-COP31 meetings; In Pacific Business: Fuel costs and NZ looks at Kava standards.

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In Pacific Waves today: 'Be Brave': Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver releases her memoir; Trumps choice for top ambassador to NZ speaks on the role; Otara to Las Vegas: Samoan-Kiwi boxer follows family's footsteps.

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