Solomon Islands
Let the games begin - Coalition negotiations underway in Honiara
The polls opened at 7am and will close at 4pm. Over 400,000 Solomon Islanders are expected to exercise their democratic right and vote to elect their national and provincial representatives.
Politics survey gets underway in Solomon Islands
Politics survey gets underway in Solomon Islands. Audio
Calm before the storm - Solomon Islanders prepare to go to the polls
Voters in Solomon Islands are being urged to get in early to cast their ballots on Wednesday as wet weather sets in with concerns it could affect the turnout.
Solomon Islands elections: what you need to know
Monday is the final day of election campaigning in Solomon Islands. Audio
Voter education key, media expert says
The Solomon Islands is set to hold its first joint elections and every effort must be made to help prepare voters for the 17 April vote, a media executive says.
NZ Defence Force remembers HMNZS Moa sinking in Solomons
On April 7, 1943, HMNZS Moa was hit directly by a Japanese dive bomber and sank bow-first in under four minutes.
Solomon Islands election 2024: Polling day workers cast votes
Police officers and electoral officals became the first to cast votes for the 2024 Solomon Islands joint elections on 17 April.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 9 April 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 5 April 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
NZDF in Honiara 'to support democratic process'
The Defence Force contingent to support the smooth running of the Solomon Islands 17 April joint national and provincial elections arrived in the capital on Thursday.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 2 April 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 28 March 2024
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
New Zealand to deploy Defence Force to Solomon Islands
New Zealand will offer Solomon Islands logistics support ahead of the 17 April polls to ensure the Melanesian nation delivers "a safe and successful election".
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 23 March 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Samoan for 21 March 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio