Solomon Islands
Domestic and sexual violence a high cost for Solomons businesses
Domestic and sexual violence in Solomon Islands is costing companies almost two weeks worth of work per employee each year.
Sport: Solomons football club passports stolen before NZ trip
The Henderson Eels football club in Solomon Islands have suffered a major blow in preparation for the OFC Champions League knockout stage after the teams passports were stolen.
International flights are go for Solomons' Munda airport
The national airline of Solomon Islands completed a route proving flight to the country's second international gateway over the weekend.
RNZAF choppers do their bit for Solomons' poll
The New Zealand Defence Force has been busy for the past week transporting election officials, police and voting material to remote Solomon Islands communities ahead of the election on Wednesday week.
Pacific Forum team to observe Solomon Islands poll
A team of electoral observers representing the Pacific Islands Forum is to observe the Solomons election next week.
Solomon Islands election candidates warned about ship charters
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission is warning election candidates chartering ships or organising transportation for voter not to put restrictions or conditions on the service.
Change to Solomons election candidates list
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has announced changes to the candidates list for next week's election.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 26 March 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons oil spill has not reached protected area - UNESCO
The UN's cultural body, UNESCO, says no oil from a disastrous spill in the Solomon Islands has reached a protected heritage site.
Sport: Solomons, Fiji footballers seal back to back wins
Solomon Islands made history with their first ever away win over Chinese Taipei in an international football friendly overnight.
Solomons police call for firearms surrender ahead of election
The police commissioner in Solomon Islands has made a renewed call for the surrender of illegal firearms in the community.
Solomon Islands to change shipping laws after oil spill
Solomon Islands will change its shipping laws after the recent disastrous oil spill near a marine reserve.
Dateline Pacific for 25 March 2019
French Polynesia ponders Chinese fishing activities in its territorial waters; Scientists trying to develop crops more resilient to climate change say they're increasingly in a race against time; The… Audio
Famous US warship found in Solomons waters
The wreck of famous US aircraft carrier USS Wasp has been located on the ocean floor about 4000m down in Solomon Islands waters. Audio
Sport: Fiji, Solomon Islands football teams chase overseas scalps
Fiji and Solomon Islands are looking to make it back to back wins in the FIFA international window this weekend.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 22 March 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Taiwan ties with Solomon Islands solid - official
A senior Taiwan official says the country's ties with Solomon Islands are solid, despite a potential review of them by Honiara after April's elections.
Sport: Solomons football coach resists urge to fast-track Raphael Le'ai
Solomon Islands football coach Moses Toata says teenage sensation Raphael Le'ai will not be fast-tracked into the senior team.