Fiji

The Fijian prime minister says his country is ready to offer 5000 soldiers to help address the Australian Defence Force's personnel shortage. Audio

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.

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.

"We will not allow Fiji's ports and waters to become dumping grounds."

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.

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. 

A Fijian abuse survivor is urging the new head of the Catholic church to adopt a zero tolerance policy for child sex abuse.

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.

Captain Masuimatamaalii Tauasa Pauaraisa said after the game it was a good start, with seven new players making their debut.

Fiji's Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has released its May update.

Greg Devine said mosquitos that carry the virus "hitchhike around the world" and the increased movement of people is increasing those infected by dengue.

There were 490 new HIV cases in Fiji from October - December last year.