Pacific Region • Kiribati • Vanuatu • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPacific leaders unite behind Ocean of Peace as China missile test sparks security debateAs Australia expands its defence partnerships and China defends its missile test, Pacific leaders say the region's future must be shaped by island nations, not major power rivalry.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Jul
Politics • Solomon Islands • AustraliaSolomon Islands rebuild traditional ties amid Pacific security debateAustralia pushes new defence pact in Honiara as Pacific experts warn regional voices must remain at the centre of security decisions.Christine RovoiTue, 07 Jul
Law & Order • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands police chief suspended over claims meth evidence was being destroyedCommissioner Ian Vaevaso has been suspended less than two months after taking office as he faces allegations of destroying methamphetamine evidence and obstructing an internal investigation.PMN NewsWed, 01 Jul
Politics • Solomon Islands • ChinaSolomons govt minister wants Chinese policing programmes droppedPeter Kenilorea Jr says the government should focus on economic development partnerships with China rather than expanding security cooperation.Christine RovoiWed, 24 Jun
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands PM floats idea of Pacific-wide security pactMatthew Wale's proposal comes as Pacific leaders explore a more coordinated approach to shared regional challenges.PMN NewsThu, 18 Jun
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • ChinaSolomons PM says China security pact must stay secret despite review pledgeMatthew Wale says a controversial security agreement with Beijing cannot be made public because of a legally binding secrecy clause, just days after signalling he would review the deal.Christine RovoiFri, 12 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand • China • United StatesAre New Zealand and the Pacific being pushed towards a more militarised future?As Solomons PM Matthew Wale returns home after visits to Australia and NZ, Pacific leaders and experts warn the region is drifting towards a security-focused path set by global power rivalry.Christine RovoiWed, 10 Jun
Politics • Solomon IslandsPeters welcomes new Solomons PM as New Zealand looks set to strengthen Pacific tiesForeign Minister Winston Peters says face-to-face relationships remain vital in the Pacific during Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale's first official visit to Aotearoa.Christine RovoiTue, 09 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands‘If there is a shadow of doubt, you are out’: PM Wale issues hardline corruption warningSolomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has delivered a blunt warning to officials back home and urged diaspora leaders in New Zealand to help rebuild the Pacific nation.Christine RovoiMon, 08 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands • ChinaSolomon Islands PM says he removed officials to access secret China dealMatthew Wale says he was denied access to Solomon Islands' controversial security agreement with China until days before his visit to Australia as his government signals a major foreign policy reset.Christine RovoiThu, 04 Jun
