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Opinion: Can you blame poor Pacific nations like mine for turning to China?
New York Times: If the US and its allies ignore the Pacific, China will step right in.
New York Times: If the US and its allies ignore the Pacific, China will step right in.
Three weeks into the job Penny Wong has already visited more countries than Mahuta.
The move comes amid months of regional tensions and concerns.
New York Times: Across the Pacific, Beijing's imprint is unmistakable.
Chorus of concern as China's foreign minister Wang Yi touches down in Solomon Islands.
Aus, NZ remain largest donors to the region, indicating other issues at play.
Documents show China is seeking a big Pacific deal.
Beijing's region-wide deal is sparking alarm in Australia and among US allies.
She says she was assured the 'agreement would not lead to a Chinese military base'.
Anthony Albanese is a politician moulded by his humble start in life.
There are fears Beijing plans to establish a naval base in the Pacific nation.
One of China's biggest defence companies had big plans for the Solomon Islands.
An Australian minister said the timing of the China-Solomon Islands pact was deliberate.
New York Times: "China is looking to rebalance the global order in its favour."
Week 2 wrap: Crushing egg-shells and catching Covid on the Australian campaign trail.
Australian PM Scott Morrison accused the opposition of 'taking China's side'.
Solomons govt confirms China's security request, condemns misinformation.
The treaty could allow China to deploy police and military personnel in Solomon Islands.
Jacinda Ardern has walked the talk this week.
Ardern says there is no need for China to station military vessels near Solomon Islands.
New York Times: The agreement could give China a pivotal foothold in the region.
"This purported agreement could destabilise the current institutions and arrangements..."
Three Pacific people have been recognised by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Some analysts put the number of deaths much higher - at between 14 and 23.5 million.
The apple-picking season has started early for some growers.
Almost 100 businesses were destroyed during three days of political unrest in the capital.
Holidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.
'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'
Conflict has erupted in the Solomon Islands after riots sparked by poverty and hunger.
Unrest after 1000 people gathered in protest to demand the Prime Minister's resignation.