Sports • Solomon Islands • New CaledoniaBilikiki aim to end beach soccer 13-year title droughtFormer star James Naka leads Solomon Islands’ push to reclaim Oceania’s beach soccer title and return to the World Cup.Elton Lonaratha JnrThu, 22 Oct
Sports • Solomon Islands • Vanuatu • New CaledoniaSolomon Islands strike gold as Pacific youth tennis talent shines in New Caledonia meetTeam Solomons claim the U14 and U18 doubles titles while young players from across Melanesia gain international experience at the Pacific Youth International Tournament in Nouméa.Elton Lonaratha JnrWed, 21 Oct
Education • Solomon IslandsFree education pledge inspires Solomons students in AotearoaMinister Stephen Kumi shares Honiara's plans for major school reforms during a look-and-learn tour across Aotearoa.Lachlan EddieMon, 19 Oct
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands vessel rescue sparks calls for urgent safety reformsA local leader says the grounding of MV Awka, after its engine failed in remote waters, must lead to tough checks and better protection for passengers.Lachlan EddieThu, 15 Oct
Community • Solomon Islands • FijiMelanesian women's programme to build confidence, connection and leadershipA new mentorship initiative will help young women develop their public speaking and communication skills, with its launch planned for Auckland’s Melanesian Festival this month.Lachlan EddieWed, 14 Oct
Health • Solomon IslandsOverseas medical bills for MPs in the Solomon Islands top funding for public patients - reportAn ABC investigation has raised questions about how taxpayer-funded medical care is approved, as a mother waiting for life-saving heart surgery struggles to raise the money for treatment abroad.PMN NewsMon, 12 Oct
Entertainment • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands film Our Culture Matters wins masterclass award after POP48 triumphTeam BigEye’s six-minute film, Our Culture Matters, won the most online votes across the Pacific and beyond, earning the team a chance to build their skills with leading filmmakers.Lachlan EddieFri, 09 Oct
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands says it backs 140 human rights recommendations from the UN and notes 41United Nations agencies and Pacific countries welcome progress by Honiara but say more work is needed on violence against women, gender equality, and human rights protections.Christine RovoiThu, 01 Oct
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsPNG governor warns outdated resource laws leave landowners in Melanesia exposedGary Juffa says Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands need stronger laws and leadership to stop powerful interests gaining control of natural resources in both countries.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Sep
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Marshall Islands • West Papua, IndonesiaPacific leaders have taken their concerns over West Papua directly to the UNSolomon Islands and Marshall Islands raised the issue at the United Nations as the region pushes for independent scrutiny of alleged human rights abuses in the Indonesian province.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep
