Starting up with the bang! The 17th Pacific Games is officially open. Honiara 19 November 2023 Photo: RNZ Pacific / Junior Maealasia
The 17th Pacific Games officially opened in Solomon Islands overnight with the host nation pulling out all the stops to put on a vibrant and colourful celebration of culture and unity.
Thousands of athletes from 24 Pacific island countries and territories including New Zealand and Australia will be vying for bronze, silver and gold in 24 sports over the next two weeks.
Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare welcomed the Pacific delegations to Honiara.
RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins is there.
