TAGATA O TE MOANA 24/02/2018

A weekly Pacific magazine programme features New Zealand and regional Pacific news, issues, information and music. This programme is also simulcast domestically on Radio New Zealand National.

We go to the Tongan island of Eua in the aftermath of Cyclone Gita, and hear how people are getting on after the category four storm; The Tongan prime minister speaks to RBNZ Pacific about disaster response; Two Samoa's reflect on emergency communication post Cyclone Gita; The Cook Islands government won't raise its quest for a seat at the UN when New Zealand's PM visits next month, but many say a wider debate on the relationship is inevitable; Locals oppose Tahiti floating island project; PNG Govt accused of facilitating illegal logging; A Cook Island tivaivai inspired gown goes global; Nauru refugee begs NZ PM for help.