Fiji
Union raises maritime safety issues on Fijian fleet
One of Fiji's largest shipping companies has been accused of falsifying safety documents amid police investigations into human trafficking and rights violations.
Community leaders say Fijian-Indians face identity crisis in NZ
Fijian-Indians are facing an identity crisis in New Zealand, warn community leaders. Audio
Tamanivalu would jump at Flying Fijians rugby switch
Former All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu has no regrets about wearing the black jersey but said he would love the chance to represent Fiji, his country of birth.
400 jobs for Fijians as US TV show to begin filming amid Covid-19
Fiji's government says about 400 locals will be employed during the shooting of the US Survivor series.
Fijian peacekeepers test positive for Covid-19 in Iraq
Fiji's military says some soldiers serving with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) have tested positive for Covid-19.
Fiji govt plans flights for citizens out of coronavirus-hit PNG
Fiji's government is urging its citizens in PNG to leave amid an 'alarming' increase of Covid-19 cases there.
Fiji student arrested for alleged police assault
Fiji police have arrested a secondary school student for allegedly punching a policeman at a bus station on Thursday.
Kaiviti Silktails "excited" for belated season debut
The Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team will finally get their season underway this afternoon 44 days after relocating from Fiji to Australia.
NGOs warn of 'dangerous rise' in domestic violence amid Covid curfew
The nearly year-long curfew imposed to address the Covid-19 pandemic in Fiji has increased the dangers faced by women in abusive relationships, civil society groups warn.
Unions call on Fiji PM to explain draft police bill ‘insult’
Unions in Fiji say it is hard to believe the Prime Minister only found out about the controversial draft Police Bill after public uproar.
Fiji netball hopes for Pacific comp in lieu of cancelled World Cup
The Fiji Netball Association is hoping a netball competition between Pacific nations could be on the cards, after the World Youth Cup was cancelled last week.
Recruiter loses licence as union calls for action against Fiji shipping firm
A manning agency who recruited a group of seafarers now stranded in Fiji has had its licence suspended.
Fiji Airways to appeal tribunal order over workers' claims
Fiji Airways says it will appeal an order delivered by the Employment Relations Tribunal relating to over 200 workers.