Solomon Islands
In Honiara hotels, lobbying for a new government begins
Two groups are camped out in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara lobbying to form the country's next government.
Solomons PM's ouster over anti-corruption bill - Transparency
The watchdog group, Transparency Solomon Islands, is adamant that the government of Manasseh Sogavare was removed because MPs are opposed to the anti-corruption legislation the government was… Audio
Solomons toppling all about anti-corruption bill - Liloqula
The executive director of the watchdog group, Transparency Solomon Islands, has no doubt Manasseh Sogavare was dumped as Solomons' prime minister over the anti-corruption legislation he was…
Manasseh Sogavare toppled as Solomons prime minister
It was third time unlucky for Manasseh Sogavare on Monday night as he was ousted as the Solomon Islands prime minister in a vote of no confidence. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 7 November 2017
Manassah Sogavare has been ousted as prime minister of Solomon Islands in a vote of no-confidence; a group of Pacific women in New Zealand affected by breast cancer want people to know that early… Audio
Sogavare ousted in Solomons no-confidence motion
The prime minister of Solomon islands, Manasseh Sogavare, has been removed today in a vote of no-confidence. The parliamentary vote in Honiara was triggered by a series of defections from Mr… Audio
Solomons' PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Manasseh Sogavare has been ousted as prime minister of Solomon Islands in a vote of no-confidence in parliament.
Debate underway on Solomons no-confidence motion
Debate over a motion of no-confidence against the prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, is underway in the Solomon Islands parliament.
Uncertainty over who new Solomons PM might be - Boyers
The Solomon Islands opposition claims to have the numbers to oust the prime minister today.
Dolphins rescued from captivity in Solomons
A joint-police and fisheries operation in Solomon Islands has rescued 20 dolphins from captivity.
Solomons government to face no-confidence motion
The Solomon Islands parliament will today vote on a no-confidence motion against the government of Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare.
Solomons opposition accuses govt of bribery
The Solomon Islands opposition is accusing the government of attempting to bribe MPs in order to bolster its numbers.
Pacific correspondent Mike Field
Pacific political turmoil - elections in Tonga and no-confidence bid in the Solomons, a bitter airline row between Samoa and Virgin and is a 20-year-old online Pacific news service a victim of Trump… Audio
Taiwan President to speak with Solomons PM today
Taiwan's president is scheduled for talks with Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara.
Sogavare moves to consolidate govt
The Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has moved to consolidate his coalition government, announcing eight new ministers ahead of a no confidence vote next week.
Pacific Specifics
RNZI Senior Journalist Johnny Blades joins us with a closer look at some of the stories from the Pacific. Audio
Sogavare govt near collapse as anti-corruption bill tabled
The national government of Manasseh Sogavare is on the verge of collapse after a series of resignations by ministers.
Giant coconut-cracking rat discovered in Solomons
A giant island rat that's almost half a metre long and can crack open coconuts with its teeth has been discovered in the Solomon Islands. Audio
Solomon PM to face no confidence vote Monday
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare faces a motion of no confidence when Parliament resumes on Monday.
Solomons Govt on verge of collapse
The Solomon Islands government of Manasseh Sogavare appears to be on the verge of collapse after a series of resignations by ministers. The group plans to oust Mr Sogavare in a vote of no-confidence… Audio