Solomon Islands
Sport: New Caledonia the perfect test for Solomons footballers
Solomon Islands believe two international friendlies against New Caledonia will serve as the perfect preparation for their upcoming Football World Cup qualifiers.
Sport: Futsal complex in Solomons gets green light
Construction will begin next month on a long-awaited futsal complex in Solomon Islands.
Premier of Solomons' Malaita survives no confidence motion
The premier of Solomon Islands' Malaita province has survived a motion of no confidence against him.
Water shortage could close Solomons school before exams
High school students in Malaita Povince could be sent home just weeks before their final exams if a water shortage continues.
Sport: Solomon Islands take learnings from Futsal World Cup
Despite failing to win a match, Solomon Islands believe they largely held their own at the Futsal World Cup in Colombia.
Solomons repeats call for UN Special Rapporteurs in Papua
Solomon Islands has called on Indonesia to substantiate allegations that Pacific nations are fabricating information when citing human rights violations in West Papua.
Reports of meningitis outbreak in Solomon Islands
There have been unconfirmed reports of an outbreak of meningitis in the Malaita Province of Solomon Islands.
Solomons and Australia consider future security
The prime ministers of Solomon Islands and Australia have met in New York to discuss security arrangements between the two countries.
NZ divers help clear WWII bombs in Solomons
A joint military exercise in Solomon Islands has so far recovered more than 50 items of unexploded munitions. Audio
Solomons urges Indonesia to allow Papua scrutiny
Solomon Islands call on Indonesia to allow a UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression to visit its Papua region.
Solomon's hospital fire sparks call for Pacific-wide ban on asbestos
The discovery of previously unknown asbestos after a hospital fire in Solomon Islands has sparked a call for a Pacific-wide ban of the toxic substance.
Sport: Vanuatu U20s focused on their own game
With World Cup qualification already in the bag, Vanuatu's Under 20 footballers have their eye on an historic Oceania title.
Sport: Kurukuru face another tough test
It doesn't get any easier for Oceania futsal champions Solomon Islands, who take on Argentina this morning in their second match at the World Cup in Colombia.
Solomons PM calls for united effort against corruption
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands is calling for a united effort to combat corruption in the country. Audio
Sport: Vanuatu Under 20s qualify for first World Cup
Vanuatu is heading to the FIFA Under 20 Men's World Cup after Frederick Massing scored deep into injury time to clinch a 2-1 win over Solomon Islands in Port Vila.
"Violence against women must be stopped"
Changing attitudes, examining gender inequality and self-determination for women is needed to end violence against women in the Pacific.
Sport: History beckons at OFC Under 20 Championship
History beckons for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu at the Oceania Under 20 Football Championship.
Solomons PM calls for united effort against corruption
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands is calling for a united effort to combat corruption in the country.
Sport: Solomon Islands eye Futsal World Cup opener as best chance
The Solomon Islands futsal team believes their opening match against Costa Rica is their best chance of victory at the World Cup in Colombia.
Sport: Brazil tour boosts Kurukuru's World Cup prep
A three-week stint in Brazil has been a difficult but welcome challenge for the Solomon Islands futsal team in their countdown to the World Cup.