Susana Suisuiki

Presenter at Tagata o te Moana

Journalist at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

Presenter and Producer at Pacific Waves

Journalist/Presenter & Producer for RNZ Pacific’s flagship show ‘Pacific Waves’.

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PhD student investigating financial literacy among Pasifika in Aotearoa

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Susana Suisuiki |Christina Persico

A New Zealand doctoral candidate is investigating how cultural influences shape financial behaviours and decision-making among young Pasifika people in the country. Massey University's Vika Namoa, who has Tongan heritage, saw first-hand in her first job how poor financial literacy impacts on Pacific communities in Aotearoa. She told Pacific Waves that she has seen families seek to withdraw funds from their KiwiSaver accounts to help meet financial obligations - something she discourages.
Tonga's Health Ministry confirms two dengue deaths

2 weeks ago | radionz.co.nz | Susana Suisuiki |Christina Persico

Tonga's Health Minister Dr Ana 'Akau-ola has confirmed a 19-year-old and a seven-month-old have died of dengue fever. The kingdom declared a dengue outbreak in February. Dr Ana 'Akauola said type two dengue fever has been the most common in diagnosed patients in Tonga, but she suspects there is a different strain.
Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Susana Suisuiki |Christina Persico

Two deaths have been confirmed in Tonga's dengue outbreak. Photo / Tonga Ministry of HealthTonga’s Health Minister Dr Ana ‘Akau-ola confirmed a 19-year-old and a 7-month-old died of dengue fever. The kingdom declared a dengue outbreak in February, with 588 confirmed cases reported by April 28. ‘Akau-ola suspects dengue type three may be circulating, in addition to type two.
Samoan nun recalls meeting Pope Francis

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Susana Suisuiki

The doors of St Peters basilica have now been closed, ahead of preparations for tonight's funeral of Pope Francis. The Vatican says a quarter of a million people have paid respects to Pope Francis in the last three days. Sister Susana Vaifale of the Missionaries of Faith has lived in Rome for more than ten years and worked at the Vatican's St Peter's parish office.
Samoan nun recalls meeting Pope Francis

2 weeks ago | radionz.co.nz | Susana Suisuiki

The doors of St Peters basilica have now been closed, ahead of preparations for tonight's funeral of Pope Francis. The Vatican says a quarter of a million people have paid respects to Pope Francis in the last three days. Sister Susana Vaifale of the Missionaries of Faith has lived in Rome for more than ten years and worked at the Vatican's St Peter's parish office.
Hawaiian culture celebrated in 62nd edition of festival

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Christina Persico |Susana Suisuiki

An annual festival dedicated to preserving traditional Hawaiian arts and culture has been underway on Hilo Island this week. The 62nd Merrie Monarch was started by the late King David Laamea Kalākaua, who advocated for bringing back Hawai'ian culture. Known as the Merrie Monarch, he was the last king and second-last monarch to reign in Hawai'i in the late 1800s. The week-long event includes performances, parades and the Miss Aloha Hula competition.
Book aims to share Niuean culture

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Susana Suisuiki |Christina Persico

A children's book on Niuean culture has just been released in New Zealand. Titled, Hunt for Niu Tupu, the story is about a young girl and her grandfather in Niue examining niu (coconuts) in their backyard. The book's author, Inangaro Vakaafi, said the book is a reflection of the adventurous life of a child growing up in the islands. "You can find so much adventure in your backyard, especially in Niue where I grew up," she told Pacific Waves.
Samoa power crisis: Hope arrives in the form of leased generators from NZ

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Susana Suisuiki

Residents on Samoa's main island of Upolu can expect some relief after the arrival of five generators leased from a company in New Zealand on Monday to manage the country's ongoing power crisis. On 31 March, the Samoan Prime Minister announced a 30-day state of emergency for the government to implement measures to manage and restore power, protect public health and safety, and maintain essential services.
'Never our intention to mock Jesus': Naked Samoans addresses backlash over controversial poster

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Susana Suisuiki

Pasifika comedy troupe Naked Samoans is facing backlash from some members of the Pacific community over its promotional poster. In the image, which has now been taken down, the Naked Samoans depicted themselves as the 12 disciples surrounding Jesus, a parody of The Last Supper. Several Pasifika influencers condemned the image online, with one person labelling it "disrespectful". However, Naked Samoan group member Oscar Kightley told Pacific Waves he did not anticipate the uproar.
Sainthood has 'boosted morale and faith', says PNG bishop

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Susana Suisuiki |Christina Persico

"Not only Papua New Guinea, but for the whole of the Pacific, this is big news and a big blessing."A Catholic bishop in Papua New Guinea has expressed his pride over the country's first saint, Blessed Peter To Rot. Bishop Rosario Menesez from the Lae Diocese told Pacific Waves the news has boosted the public's morale and faith.