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Taiwan has cut diplomatic relations and recalled its ambassador from Solomon Islands, accusing China of "dollar diplomacy" in the Pacific.

Taiwan has cut its diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands and recalled its ambassador, accusing China of "dollar diplomacy" in the Pacific.

New Zealand has announced a $US11.5 million funding focus on efforts to combat the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle which is threatening plantations across the Pacific.

A Solomon Islands diplomatic taskforce has recommended severing ties with Taiwan in favour of China, as the government inches closer to a decision.

Solomon Islands prime minster Manaseh Sogavare has sought to clarify a comment he made on an Australian podcast that Taiwan is "completely useless".

Pacific leaders are paying tribute to the late Tongan prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, who died on Thursday. Audio

Penrhyn Islanders in the Cook Islands fear they may have an infestation of the red palm weevil.

The Bougainville Referendum Commission has advised the Papua New Guinea and Bougainville governments that it is "referendum ready".

The US Ambassador to Solomon Islands has warned the country would face challenges if it severs ties with Taiwan in favour of China.

A parliamentary committee in Solomon Islands is calling for written submissions on the government's proposal to sever ties with Taiwan.

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is holding a ceremony this afternoon to farewell the Patrol Boat Lata which has been in service for more than 30 years in the country.

The Gizo community in Solomon Islands' Western Province is mourning the death of a woman who was killed in a landslide this morning.

Police in Solomon Islands are responding to a landslide which happened this morning in the western provincial capital of Gizo.

Bougainvilleans eligible to vote in the upcoming referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea, have been encouraged to check the Preliminary Referendum Roll.