Fiji
Ailava Samuels claims Miss Pacific Islands crown
The 19-year-old won the beauty pageant on home soil during the crowning night in Nadi on Saturday, marking Fiji's first win since 2016.
Fiji to reopen Auckland consulate - diplomat
The Fijian government plans to reopen its consulate in Auckland to assist the Fijian diaspora and harness trade development opportunities in Aotearoa.
Fijian circus takes flight
Fiji's only professional circus is just days away from making its Aotearoa debut.
Former Miss Solomon Islands speaks on Pacific pageant
A new queen of the Pacific will emerge this weekend, seven representatives from around the region are in Fiji gearing up for the Miss Pacific Islands crowning night. Audio
Most adults have NCD risk factor - Fiji survey
A health survey says almost all adults in Fiji aged between 18 and 69 have at least one risk factor for non-communicable diseases.
'Menstruation is not an illness'
Fiji Women's Rights Movement has told a parliamentary committee the country should introduce a 12-day paid menstruation leave for female workers as part of labour law reform. Audio
Fiji women's rights urges govt to improve country's labour laws
The head of the Fiji Women's Rights Movement is calling for a strengthening of a bill seeking to improve the country's labour laws. Audio
Former Fiji anti-corruption chief seeks millions in compensation
The sacked head of Fiji's anti-corruption unit wants nearly USD$1.4 million from the government plus her job back. Audio
'Decide for ourselves': Ratu Tevita Mara warns Fiji against looking back to Britain
A high chief and the son of Fiji's first prime minister says Fijians need to decide their own future rather than "recede" the country back to the British Monarchy.
Former anti-corruption chief seeks millions in compensation
The Fiji High Court ruled on Monday that Barbara Malimali's dismissal in June last year by the Fijian head of state - on the advice of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka - was unlawful.
Fiji academic says court ruling 'embarrased' Fiji PM
A Fijian academic in New Zealand says a court ruling in favour of Fiji's dismissed anti-corruption chief has "embarrassed" Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Audio
High Court defeat 'embarrassed' Rabuka - expert
A court ruling in favour of Fiji's dismissed anti-corruption chief piles on "weight of responsibilities" on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, a NZ-based Fijian politics expert says.
Former Fiji anti-corruption head 'vindicated'
Fiji's High Court has ruled the country's President acted "unlawfully" last year in dismissing Barbara Malimali as the commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption. Audio
Fiji 7s men team defend Singapore title
The Fiji men's sevens rugby team took home the top title at the Singapore 7s on Sunday night, while New Zealand claimed the women's title after the two days of competition. Audio
Dismissal of anti-corruption chief unlawful, court rules
Fiji's High Court has ruled that the President had acted "unlawfully" when he dismissed Barbara Malimali as the commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.
