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Deputy PM Winston Peters announces multi-million dollar solar upgrade in PNG
Deputy PM Winston Peters leads a whirl-wind trip around Melanesia and Tuvalu this week.

The South Pacific holiday that's secretly better than the rest
Climb a crashed cruise ship, walk an island of skulls, and discover deserted surf beaches.

Some weeks their pay packets were empty - now they've triggered a court case over low pay
RSE pay deduction issues are likely to 'resonate' throughout NZ, lawyer tells court.

Watch: 'Our eternal Valentine' - Wife's heartbreaking tribute to Efeso Collins
Traffic management will be in place around Due Drop Events Centre this afternoon.

Will my bags make it: What it’s like flying from Solomon Islands to Auckland
Flying with Solomon Airlines on one of the newest routes to NZ.

Medal puts Hamilton boxer on path to Olympics
Papua New Guinea boxer Sheilla Yama fights out of Hamilton, wins gold at Pacific Games.

'Extensive' damage to crops after Cyclone Lola stokes starvation fears
Cyclone Lola had a devastating effect on most crops in the Solomon Islands.

Island nations send special envoys to engage Indonesia on West Papua
The Melanesian Spearhead Group appoints special envoys to "address the West Papua issue".

Pacific Games 2023: Niue's flagbearer has Solomon link
Ramsi Edwards is proud to represent the Solomon Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games.

Island reggae with a mix of pop: 'Music is in our blood'
Solomon Islands musician Ray Masilobo is keeping the sounds of his home alive.

Where JFK became a hero in the Pacific, Caroline Kennedy plunges in
New York Times: Caroline Kennedy’s recent swim shows how family legacy informs her work.

NZ to ‘set the record straight’ with Solomon Islands after aid accusations
Solomon Islands PM says NZ has failed in its aid commitment; NZ Government disagrees.

Fifa delighted with first women's Champions League
Some players were given individual awards at the end of the tournament.

Survey finds sextortion major issue in the Pacific
Pacific women reported corruption was on the rise and sextortion is widespread.

Solomon Islands’ broadband and mobile services hit due to cable damage
The problem affects a significant portion of the country and could take 3-5 weeks to fix.

'It’s not just about being able to see but being able to provide again'
Former Wesley College student Dr Carole Poloso is helping to restore sight in the Pacific.

Government announces funding to help projects in Solomon Islands
A total of $20.4 million has been announced to help projects in the Solomon Islands.

NZ boosts support for climate action in Solomon Islands
The Government has committed $15m to support Solomon Islands provincial governments.

Pacific Games broadcasting rights to be shared
The 2023 games will focus on member countries rather than an individual company.

Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.

China’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over US
China maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.