Solomon Islands
Major by-pass proposed for Solomons capital
A major by-pass or ring road is being considered for the Solomon Islands capital Honiara.
Solomons' missionary hospital seeks government support
A church run hospital in Solomon Islands is seeking government support to recruit more doctors and nursing staff.
Tongan ship that hit Fiji reef monitored for fuel leaks
Villagers from Kadavu Island in Fiji have warned that a Tongan ship that run aground on a reef threatens them with its 20,000 litres of fuel on board.
Tuvalu, Nauru join growing group for West Papua
Two more countries have joined the Pacific Coalition on West Papua, voicing their concerns over human rights abuses in the Indonesian province and asking that the United Nations intervene.
Solomons asks for NZ policing help after RAMSI
The acting Prime Minister of Solomon Islands is keen for New Zealand assistance towards policing after the regional assistance mission, RAMSI, leaves in June.
Solomons and NZ sign revised aid pact
Solomon Islands and New Zealand have signed a revised aid pact.
Endangered Pacific turtle species needs protection
National protection measures are not enough to protect critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle populations in the Pacific. Audio
Lack of water could send Solomons students home
Parents of students at the Aligegeo secondary school in Malaita are pushing for the government to step in and solve a severe water problem.
Sport New-look Solomon Islands U20s hoping to surprise
A new-look Solomon Islands squad will arrive in Vanuatu for the Oceania Under 20 men's football championship.
Hawksbill turtles need regional protection
National conservation measures are not enough to protect critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle populations in the Pacific.
Solomons political parties discuss reforms
The chairman of the Solomon Islands Political Party Commission, Sir Paul Tovua, says political parties need to be strong enough to support stable leadership.
New electoral system proposed for Solomons
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has launched a dialogue on possible new electoral systems for the country.
Four still missing at sea in Solomons
Four people are still missing at sea in Solomon Islands after an incident that has prompted police to remind people not to go out to sea in bad weather.
Solomons police to leave for UN peace keeping role
Five police from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are this weekend travelling to Africa to serve as peace keepers.
Solomon airlines chief says a terminal is needed for multi-million dollar runway
Solomon Airlines says an international terminal needs to be built in order for a runway upgrade in Munda to be of full use to airline operators. Audio
Solomons' to seek donor help with infrastructure projects
The Solomon Islands government will seek donor financing help to build the Tina Hydro and the Under Sea Internet cable projects next year.
Sport: Solomon's Siosi sets new best time
Solomon Islands runner Rosefelo Siosi has set a new personal best time in the men's 5000m in Rio.
Sport: NZ bids to host Futsal World Cup
New Zealand Football has bid to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2020.
Solomons rearranges govt spending
The Solomon Islands government has rearranged its budget spending to ensure funds are not wasted and prioritised for essential services.
NZ's Solomons airport spending questioned
New Zealand is spending millions of dollars on an airport development in Solomon Islands but the airport will still not be fully usable. Audio
