Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Vanuatu • Fiji • Solomon IslandsMSG Summit: Pacific leaders postpone joint security strategyThe Melanesian Spearhead Group aims to address a range of threats in the region, including climate change and maritime safety. Christine RovoiWed, 02 Jul
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands Prime Minister fires chief of staff over Vietnam dealJeremiah Manele has sacked the senior official after the 'unauthorised' deal with two Vietnamese firms.Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalistWed, 02 Jul
Politics • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands MPs raise accountability concerns, seek reforms inspired by NZ’s systemDuring a visit to New Zealand, the MPs highlight issues like delayed reporting and financial constraints.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 27 Jun
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Vanuatu • Solomon Islands • Fiji • New CaledoniaPacific leaders call for peace amid Middle East tensions as Melanesia eyes regional solidarityThe leaders express deep concern over escalating global conflicts as they focus on peace and collaboration amid their own challenges in the region.Christine RovoiWed, 25 Jun
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands PM survives attempts to topple his leadershipA motion of no-confidence was withdrawn after backroom manoeuvring allowed Jeremiah Manele to hold onto a majority in parliament.Christine RovoiTue, 06 May
Sports • Solomon Islands • Cook Islands • French Polynesia TahitiChampions League: Madeline Arukau hat-trick powers Eels to dominant victoryWith the win over Tupapa Maraerenga from the Cook Islands, the Solomon Islanders show strength ahead of their upcoming match against Ba Women FC from Fiji.Christine RovoiMon, 05 May
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsPolitical turmoil in the Solomon Islands as former prime minister leads mass resignationsManasseh Sogavare has left the government and formed a new coalition, forcing a no-confidence vote that could see his successor, Jeremiah Manele, removed as the country's leader.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Apr
Environment • Solomon Islands • Tuvalu • VanuatuPacific nations demand stronger climate action as IMO vote approves carbon pricing for shipsOfficials from the Pacific have pushed back on the London agreement, saying the measures are insufficient for effective decarbonisation.Christine RovoiMon, 14 Apr
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Fiji • Solomon Islands • AustraliaAustralia's election-eve federal budget: What's in it for the Pacific?Canberra has stepped up aid for the region amid US cuts, with A$2 billion (NZ$2.2b) allocated to address critical needs in the Pacific.Christine RovoiWed, 26 Mar
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsNGOs combat child exploitation, empower young women through education, supportHOPE Trust and Ola Fou in the Solomon Islands tackle human trafficking, empowering vulnerable women and girls at risk of commercial sexual exploitation.Khalia StrongFri, 21 Mar
