Solomons
Australia gives weapons, vehicles to Solomons police
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has taken delivery of 60 rifles from Australia.
Solomons PM doubles down on delaying election due to clash of dates
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has used his independence day speech to reiterate his government's intention to defer the country's general elections until after the Pacific Games in…
Bank's multi-million investment in Solomons infrastructure
The World Bank is planning to provide Solomon Islands with $US130 million in funding for projects and assistance - the bank's biggest assistance ever to the country.
New Zealand's new commissioner to Solomons unveiled
New Zealand has appointed a new high commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Concerns voiced on security pact between China and Solomons
The United States has drawn a line in the sand for Solomon Islands regarding its recently signed security cooperation agreement with China.
Solomons-China pact needs scrutiny - NZ Foreign Minister
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open to regional scrutiny.
Solomons govt confirms China security request, condemns misinformation
Solomon Islands' government has confirmed that the Chinese Embassy in Honiara requested security personnel be allowed into the country from Beijing during violent anti-government riots in November…
Pacific police chiefs vow to help troubled Solomons
Police chiefs around the Pacific say community engagements through policing is key to restoring peace in the Solomon Islands.
Dateline Pacific For 13th May
RNZ Pacific have temporarily suspended Dateline Pacific in it regular format so that they can concentrate their efforts on broadcasting to the Pacific. In the meantime, each weeknight we'll chat to… Audio
Beetle threatens up to half of Solomons coconuts
The threat of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle has intensified in Solomon Islands with the potential to destroy up to half of the country's crops. Audio
Solomons politician facing corruption charges
Solomon Islands police have arrested the former deputy premier of Makira-Ulawa Province for alleged corruption.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 19 February 2018
With the return of electricity, business is slowly resuming in Tonga's capital a week after being hit by Cyclone Gita; The vice-chancellor of PNG's University of Technology prepares legal action to… Audio
Solomons' police arrest suspect in assault on NZ Navy officers
Police in Solomon Islands have charged a man in relation to an assault on two New Zealand naval officers a fortnight ago.