Fiji
NZ, Fiji reaffirm 'indispensable partnership', aim for $2b trade goal
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says they are stepping up their cooperation with Fiji to address growing regional challenges.
Cyclone Tam tracks south of Vanuatu
In the latest update from Fiji's Metservice, issued overnight, the cyclone was moving south-southeast at about 20 knots.
'Take precautions': Fiji advises tourists amid dengue outbreak
The country's tourism minister says key tourism areas are not affected, as local authorities try to tackle a dengue outbreak.
Kiwi travellers look further afield for holidays
New Asian destinations, where the New Zealand dollar is strong, have increased in popularity.
Dengue outbreak declared in Fiji's Central Division
The Health Ministry has reported a total of 1090 confirmed cases of dengue fever from 1 January to 23 March this year.
'Big shock': Tough times for kava farmers as 32% US tariff hits
One of Fiji's largest kava farmers to export to the US says the Trump administration's tariffs means "Americans are going to end up paying the additional cost".
Trump's tariffs: Fiji to 'roll with the punches' - Rabuka
The Fijian Prime Minister says his government "did not see it coming", but the country "will have to weather the storm and roll with the punches".
Netball Fiji in turmoil: 15 associations demand leadership change
"We will not be affiliated under the leadership of RubyAnn Sorovaki-Bainimarama and the executives," says Suva Netball Association president Alumeci Vosararawa-Sachs.
'Exploited and forgotten': Villagers petition Fiji PM against dam project
Villagers from Navunikabi in Namosi Province were joined by the head of Fiji's Catholic Church on Friday to deliver a petition to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Study investigates premature heart attacks among Fijians
Researchers at Otago University are seeking answers to why Fijian New Zealanders are at higher risk of having heart attacks or developing angina at a young age. Audio
Fiji DPM hits back at former attorney-general
One of Fiji's deputy prime ministers claims the 2013 constitution effectively legalises dictatorship. Audio
Why Fiji govt wants to change the country's 2013 Constitution
The supreme law of the land effectively legalises dictatorship, according to one of the deputy prime ministers of the island nation. Audio
Water project brings relief to Rabi Island communities
The New Zealand government-funded new water system worth FJ$80,000 (around NZ$60,000) has improved access to water and is welcomed by the communities on the island. Audio
Rabuka is the best man to rebuild Fiji - deputy PM
One of Fiji's deputy prime ministers says Sitiveni Rabuka is the best man to rebuild Fiji after "sixteen years of dictatorship". Audio
New water systems installed on Rabi island
Access to water has never been more easier or cleaner for the people of Rabi island in Fiji - thanks to the New Zealand government who funded the water projects through NGO Habitat for Humanity Fiji. Audio
