8 Aug 2022

Solomon Islands remembers World War II battles

From Midday Report, 12:45 pm on 8 August 2022

A Japanese sailor has been stabbed at Bloody Ridge in Solomon Islands during a World War Two remembrance ceremony.

The stabbing has marred what has been a peaceful ceremony to remember those who lost their lives during the battle 80 years ago.

RNZ pacific reporter Koroi Hawkins spoke to Charlotte Cook.