Fiji
Sport: Funding demands threaten Pacific Super Rugby bid
Enormous funding demands could trip up a proposed Pacific-based Super Rugby team before it gets off the ground.
Prolonged dry spell putting pressure on Fiji farmers
A prolonged dry spell in Fiji is beginning to bite, with farmers forced to sell their livestock as they run out of feed.
Australians in Fiji court over drugs and guns
Two Australians appeared in Fiji's Lautoka High Court today charged with unlawfully importing drugs and ammunition on their yacht in Denarau.
NZ team performs life-saving surgeries in Fiji
A New Zealand volunteer medical team has just returned from Fiji after performing life-saving surgeries on 14 babies and young children in the Pacific. Anna Thomas went with them. Video, Audio
Termites cause biosecurity emergency in Fiji's Labasa district
A biosecurity emergency has been declared for Fiji's Labasa district after the discovery of Asian Subterranean Termites.
Questions over electoral roll numbers in Fiji
The number of voters on Fiji's electoral roll appears to be at odds with the country's census figures, with possibly up to 50,000 extra voters registered compared to the population count.
Sport: Fijian Drua back on top after away win
The Fijian Drua regained top spot in the Australian National Rugby Championship after coming from 19 points down to defeat the Sydney Rays 34-31.
Charity plans holistic approach to tackle abuse in Fiji
A charity is aiming to bring down Fiji's high rates of violence against women with new shelters, counselling programmes and law reform.
160 vessels inspected by NZ and Fiji in joint maritime patrols
New Zealand and Fiji authorities have inspected 160 vessels in Fiji waters during combined maritime patrols since June.
Sport: Drua aiming for more discipline against Rays
The Fijian Drua take on the Sydney Rays tomorrow in Australia's National Rugby Championship and the Drua coach says his team have an advantage.
He who controls 'Bula' pours the kava
Outrage in Fiji over a United States businessman trademarking the word 'bula' shows little sign of abating.
Petition launched against trademarking of 'bula'
A Fijian academic has started an online petition against the trademarking of the word "bula" by a US businessman.
Roll will close same day Fiji election announced
The Fiji Elections Office says the registration of voters will close on the day the writ of election is announced.
Outrage in Fiji over use of tradition by US business
There's outrage in Fiji over a United States-based businessman trademarking the word 'bula'.
Sport: Bula Boys out of shape - coach
Lack of fitness was a factor in Singapore's 2-0 win last week over the Fiji men's football team, their coach says.
Water carting continues to parched Fiji islands
Fiji's Water Authority says it is continuing its water carting exercise to rural and maritime areas in response to the country's dry spell.
Fiji cocaine finds not intended for local market, say police
The Fiji police say packages of cocaine washed ashore on several outer islands were not intended for the country.
Team spreads message in Fiji about rheumatic heart disease
Volunteer heart specialists have been helping to raise awareness in Fiji about rheumatic heart disease.
Heart team spreads message in Fiji over rheumatic heart disease
A team of foreign heart specialists with the Friends of Fiji Heart Foundation have been in Fiji trying to ease the burden of rheumatic heart disease. Audio
FijiFirst to announce election candidates today - reports
Reports from Fiji say the ruling FijiFirst Party is announcing its candidates for the next election this afternoon.
