Solomon Islands
Solomons call for Forum to step up for EU negotiations
The Solomon Islands government wants the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to take a bigger role in preparing the Pacific for a new trade and aid agreement with the EU.
Pacific digital tax system to be trialled in Solomons
An online taxation system is to be trialled in Solomon Islands for possible use across the Pacific.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 15 August 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons pushes ahead with internet cable despite Australian concerns
Solomon Islands is pushing ahead with plans for a new internet cable despite reports the link could be in jeopardy because the Chinese telecom firm Huawei is involved.
50kg of beche-de-mer seized in Solomons
More than 50 kilograms of dried beche-de-mer have been seized by police in Solomon Islands' Malaita Province.
BRED bank to open in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands' first European bank will open its doors in Honiara on Friday.
Sumitomo to quit Solomons
Japan's Sumitomo mining company is abandoning its nickel exploration project in Isabel Province in Solomon Islands.
Solomon's police still investigating sorcery-related arson
Police in Solomon Island's Malaita province are continuing to investigate last week's sorcery-related arson.
Solomons' police investigate assault on NZ naval officers
Police in Solomon Islands are investigating an attack on two New Zealand naval personnel at a night club in Honiara on Friday.
Solomons declare Bloody Ridge a national park
The Solomon Islands government has declared the site of one of the most brutal battles of World War Two a national park.
Calls for probe into logging company in Solomons
There's been a call for an investigation into the legality of a logging operation that allegedly destroyed two hectares of mangroves in Solomon Islands.
More logging machines burnt in Solomons
Disgruntled Solomon Islands forest owners have reportedly set fire to logging machines owned by a foreign logging company.
Solomons man in custody on illegal gun possession charge
A Solomon Islands man is in police custody for the alleged illegal possession of a firearm.
Solomons police raid homebrew operation
Police in Solomon Islands have confiscated about 2000 litres of homebrew, known locally as kwaso, in a raid in Honiara.
Loggers accused of destroying mangroves in Solomons
A Malaysian logging company has been accused of destroying two hectares of virgin mangrove forest in Solomon Islands' Malaita Province.
Solomon Islands commemorates 75 years since Guadalcanal WWII
Services will be held today in Honiara to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle for Guadalcanal, which began on August 7, 1942. Nearly 38,000 soldiers - most of them Japanese - died during… Audio
Insight: Solomon Islands - Keeping the Peace
After 14 years and $3 billion in support from Australia, New Zealand and other partners, do the Solomon Islands have a shot at lasting peace? RNZ Pacific's Koroi Hawkins investigates for Insight. Audio, Gallery
Solomons' PM sacks two ministers over corruption allegations
Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has sacked two key ministers in his cabinet.
Large international contingent in Solomons for Battle memorial
The 75th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal is being marked in Solomon Islands over the next five days. Audio
Success of Pacific peacekeeping mission hangs in the balance
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands led by New Zealand and Australia is over, after 14 years helping to restore law and order. RNZ Pacific's Koroi Hawkins, travelled to Honiara... Audio