Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins

A Ballot Paper Draw determines the position of the candidate on the ballot paper. Photo: Solomon Islands Electoral Commission

RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins looks at the upcoming Solomon Islands election and the shifting nature of politics there, as the strongest candidate heaps praise on China. And heavy rain warnings are in place across Fiji, with non-essential workers told to work from home. Koroi also discusses what action Pacific Islands want at the upcoming COP29 in Azerbaijan.