Fiji
Fiji Airways suspends use of Max 8 aircraft
Fiji Airways and local aviation authorities have grounded the national airline's two Boeing Max 8 aircraft.
Fiji opposition urges national airline to ground Max 8s
Fiji's being warned its mainstay tourism industry is under threat if Fiji Airways' Boeing Max 8 planes aren't grounded.
Fiji Air still confident in Max 8 despite Australian ban
Fiji Airways says it is still confident in the airworthiness of their two Boeing 737 Max 8 planes despite the suspension of flights using such aircraft in and out of Australia.
Call for Rotumans in NZ to start teaching language in homes
Rotumans living in NZ have been urged to work together to save their language which is spoken on the northernmost island of Fiji.
Fiji govt criticised over handling of municipal councils
It has been 12 years since a town or city council election was held in Fiji and Opposition MP Biman Prasad says that's undemocratic. He has called on the government to allow the elections to proceed.
…Fiji Air continues to fly Max 8s into NZ
Fiji Airways is continuing to operate its two Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft despite recent fatal incidents involving the aircraft.
Sport: Fiji 7s close gap on leaders as Samoa continue progress
Fiji have narrowed the gap on the competition leaders after finishing third at the Vancouver leg of the World Sevens Series.
Fiji Airways confident in aircraft safety despite Ethiopia crash
Fiji Airways says it has full confidence in the airworthiness of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes.
Sport: Fiji 7s keep the faith as Samoa seek repeat performance
Belief remains strong in the Fiji sevens camp despite a tournament to forget in Las Vegas last weekend.
Australian drug smuggler jailed for 23 years in Fiji
Former Australian horse trainer John Nikolic has been sentenced to 23 years in jail for importing cocaine into Fiji on his luxury yacht.
Young Micronesians fighting to find their voice
A youth leader from the Federated States of Micronesia says young people in her country are struggling to find their voice and highlight their needs.
US think tank and Pacific delegates share views in Fiji
American think tank the Center for Strategic and International Studies held a dialogue in Nadi this week to discuss issues affecting the Pacific. Audio
Georgia's deputy foreign minister inks visa deal in Fiji visit
Georgia's deputy foreign minister is in Fiji for two days of talks and to ink a visa free deal between the two countries.
Sport: NZ rower Mahe Drysdale contemplates rowing for Fiji
The two time New Zealand Olympic rowing champion Mahe Drysdale is considering switching allegiance to Fiji in a bid to get to the Tokyo Olympics.
Sewer leak at Fiji tourism hotspot raises concern
A recent sewer leak near one of Fiji's tourism hotspots has prompted calls for checks that the infrastructure can cope.
Fiji govt criticised over handling of municipal councils
The leader of Fiji's National Federation Party says ratepayers and citizens deserve democracy and not dictatorship.
Fiji police question civil servant over false FB posts
A civil servant in Fiji was questioned by police today following his claims on social media of organ trafficking in the country.
Sport: World Rugby reaffirms pathway for Pacific nations
Rugby's governing body have defended plans to launch a new World League competition will provide opportunities for all countries to compete at the top level on merit, with promotion and relegation.
Sport: Bumper international calendar for Pacific league teams
The rise of Mate Ma'a Tonga continues with blockbuster rugby league tests against New Zealand, Great Britain and Australia all confirmed for later this year.
Japan military plane makes Fiji stop-over
Japan's Ambassador to Fiji, Masahiro Omura, says the short stop by a Japanese military transport plane in Nadi was a way to strengthen ties between the two countries.
