Fiji
Former anti-corruption head to fight 'destroyed career' after damning inquiry
Barbara Malimali - described as "universally corrupt" by the commissioner of the inquiry - was suspended by Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on 29 May.
Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for historic chiefly investiture
They're being honoured during historic ceremonies to confer three chiefly titles on the son of Fiji's first prime minister, who spent more than a decade exiled in Nuku'alofa.
Drug use driving HIV surge in Fiji, UN says
"The response here in Fiji is about 15 years behind what is needed. We're still not getting testing done within a shorter period of time," UNAIDS Pacific adviser says. Audio
Meth, HIV and the spread of a crisis through the Pacific
With Fiji in the midst of an HIV outbreak, UNAIDS warns that other Pacific Islands countries have all the risk factors of a similar crisis.
China rejects 'false narratives' on Pacific military base claims
Beijing's embassy in Fiji says it is not interested in geopolitical competition, warning that its cooperation with Pacific Island nations "can never be erased by smears".
Fiji's ex commissioner 'universally corrupt' - Judge
The head of Fiji's damning commission of inquiry admits to publically calling the anti-corruption agency commissioner "universally corrupt" while investigating her appointment. Audio
Fiji willing to provide personnel to ADF - Rabuka
The Fijian prime minister says his country is ready to offer 5000 soldiers to help address the Australian Defence Force's personnel shortage. Audio
Fiji PM says China's military bases are 'not welcome' in the Pacific
But Sitiveni Rabuka also stressed he doesn't believe that Beijing is actively looking for such a security foothold in the Pacific - because it doesn't need to.
HIV crisis in Fiji claims over hundred lives
126 people died of HIV-related illnesses, such as Aids, in Fiji last year. Audio
Fiji govt unveils US$2b budget as deficit widens
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Biman Prasad told parliament that his government has guided the country to a better economic position than where he found it.
Shipping company violated maritime and environment obligations - govt
"We will not allow Fiji's ports and waters to become dumping grounds."
Police investigate appointment of sacked head of anti-corruption commission
Fiji Police have commenced investigations into a Commission of Inquiry report on the appointment of the country's now sacked head of the anti-corruption office.
Fiji launches largest-ever drugs trial as the country tackles growing meth scourge
More than a year after police made the record haul in the country's tourism hub Nadi, seven people stood trial last week on several drug charges stemming from the January 2024 raid.
Call for Pope Leo to issue abuse zero tolerance policy
A Fijian abuse survivor is urging the new head of the Catholic church to adopt a zero tolerance policy for child sex abuse.
Investigation ordered after boat capsize in Suva Harbour
Fiji's Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport has visited the wreck of the Lomaiviti Princess II and other derelict vessels within Suva Harbour.