Palau’s President fronts up on PIF rift, Covid-19 and climate change
RNZ Pacific's regional correspondent, Kelvin Anthony spoke to President Surangel Whipps Jr, of Palau, on a range of issues including.
*The response and recovery from...
It’s time to talk to, not at, the Pacific
By Anna Powles and Joanne Wallis
When the draft security agreement between Solomon Islands and China landed in the news cycle on Thursday, we...
Solomon Islands politician ‘extremely disappointed’ Australia ignored warnings of China military deal
Solomon Islands' Opposition Leader claims he warned Australian officials last year that China was negotiating a military pact which could see a base established...
NZ PM says Solomon Islands developing relationship with China ‘gravely concerning’
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there is “very little” reason for China to station military forces on the Solomon Islands, describing developments...
Australian PM says there is ‘great concern across Pacific family’ over China deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia respects the sovereignty of individual Pacific Island states but will work with partners “to ensure there is a...
A security agreement between China and Solomon Islands could impact stability in the whole...
Opinion by Mihai Sora
A leaked draft security agreement being negotiated between China and Solomon Islands could have security implications for the whole Pacific. The...
NZ foreign Minister to visit Fiji
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta departs for Fiji this week, her first trip to the Pacific since announcing New Zealand’s Pacific Resilience...
Australia still supporting Solomons: PM Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia has been adequately supporting the Solomon Islands amid growing concern over the Pacific nation signing a policing deal...
Solomon Islands Opposition warns country should not be on the grounds big powers play
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale has warned the Pacific nation should not to be on the grounds where big powers play or compete.
Wale...
Armed police to be deployed at Solomon Islands parliament as budget meeting begins
Armed Solomon Islands police and foreign troops will be deployed inside and outside the Parliament House from today when Parliament begins its budget session,...
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Solomon Islands Opposition leader Wale calls for unity as new govt talks begin, vows...
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale says discussions among political leaders to identify the country’s next Prime Minister are a normal and necessary part...
Outgoing Solomon Islands PM Manele rejects claims he is weak and indecisive
Outgoing Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his leadership style, rejecting accusations that he is weak and indecisive and insisting that consultation...
Former Vanuatu PM Salwai, Kilman question France’s commitment on Matthew and Hunter
The Ambassador of France to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, has described a recent article on the position of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation...