Fiji

But the Employment Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue during the review of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) 2007.

The union said it engaged the services of I. Naiveli & Co Chartered Accountants to condcut an investigation to ensure transparency and accountability.

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere said the Fiji Day provides the opportunity for all Fijians to to come together as one.

Fiji Rugby says this decision has been made by Rauluni because his acknowledges that the recent results have not been to the high performance standards he set for the team.

Even by Fijian standards of high political drama, the arrest of the country's new anti-corruption commissioner on her first day in the job was extraordinary.

Fiji's Prime Minister has dismissed criticism regarding MPs enriching themselves following the government's tender for high-end laptops and mobile phones for legislators.

Vasemaca Ema Tavola explores her heritage and identity through an exhibition in Auckland.

But Labour leader and former prime minister Mahendra Chaudhry said the government was yet to release 50 percent of the free education grant for Term 2.

Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu made comments in response to an MP, who is a descendant of blackbirded Pacific Islanders, which rights groups say were "racially charged" and "evil".

The Fijian Language Week kicked of on Sunday in Aotearoa and this year's theme is 'Vakamareqeta na vosa vakaviti' which means to 'nurture and sustain the Fijian language'.

The water cuts also resulted in the parliament session for Friday to be cancelled to ensure MPs "hygience standards" aren't compromised, but affected schools are open.

Fijian peacekeepers in the Middle East are "well, safe and in high morale" amid escalated tensions in the region, the country's acting home affairs minister says.

Navunikabi villagers in Namosi on the main island of Viti Levu are protesting Sitiveni Rabuka government's proposal to construct a hydro dam.

Former secretary general to parliament, Mary Chapman, who spent over 4 decades in the civil service wants "somebody to put their foot down" on MPs behaviour.

The Fiji Rugby Union has authorised a full audit of player payments before it will respond to claims of continuing non-payment or late payment of allowances by players.