Fiji
Fiji political parties cautioned over funding
The Fiji Elections Office is calling on all political parties to get their finances in order - two years out from the general election.
Call to decentralise Covid testing in Fiji
A Fiji health official says there is a need to decentralise Covid-19 testing across the country's divisional hospitals.
Freesoul seeks dismissal of environment reports in Fiji court
A real estate developer accused of violating Fiji's laws has applied to the court to exclude reports by the Ministry of Environment.
Flying Fijians coaching team confirmed
An experienced coaching quartet has been confirmed to assist new Flying Fijians rugby mentor Vern Cotter in the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup.
Fiji Navy evacuates injured NZ yachtie
A New Zealand man has been evacuated from his yacht in Fiji and taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
Fiji soldiers charged with assault on labourer
Four Fiji soldiers have been charged with assault of a labourer.
Eligibility rules discouraging Pasifika netball representation
Strict eligibility rules are discouraging Pasifika netball players in New Zealand from representing their heritage.
Nine walk free as court dismisses curfew-breach charges
Nine young men accused of breaching Covid-19 curfew restrictions in Fiji walked out of court this week after the prosecution withdrew all charges against them.
Access to safe houses key for victims of violence in Fiji: govt
Fiji's government says it's working to ensure victims of gender-based violence have access to safe houses amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
UN underlines access to services in rural Fiji
The United Nations says it has partnered with Fiji's government to ensure communities in remote areas of the country continue to access essential services amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fiji prison officers charged with murder granted bail
Four Fiji prison officers have been granted bail after appearing in court charged with murder.
Fiji rugby star claims former lawyers failed him in rape trial
Convicted rapist and former Fiji rugby sevens star Amenoni Nasilasila has accused his former lawyers of failing to represent him during his trial last year.
Call for unity on mental health in Fiji amid Covid-19 pandemic
A Fijian psychologist is calling on people in Fiji to work together to tackle issues associated with mental health amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Case against Freesoul returns to Fiji court
Fiji's Department of Environment says a real estate developer shouldn't have built on Malolo Island in 2018 even though the company had a lease.
Fiji rugby team ready for 'once in a lifetime opportunity'
Fiji are bracing themselves for a "once in a lifetime" opportunity after being confirmed as one of eight teams taking part in the Nations Cup rugby competition in November.
Five arrested in Fiji for Covid-19 quarantine breach
Five people have been arrested by police in Fiji for breaching the Covid-19 quarantine regulations there.