Fiji
Trial set in Fiji for Nausori murders
A trial date has been set for the man accused of murdering five people in Fiji's remote Nausori Highlands.
Fiji High Court ruling regarding curfew overturned
Fiji's acting chief justice has overturned a High Court ruling to throw out convictions handed down to people caught violating curfew.
Smaller islands states need help to address Covid-19 and climate - Fiji
Fiji has called on the United Nations to help small island states facing the double burden of climate disaster and Covid-19.
Police brutality a 'leadership matter', says Fiji MP
Fiji opposition parliamentarian says the government must show responsibility over a recent spate of allegations of police brutality in the country.
Fiji Covid-19 restrictions to remain in full effect
Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama has announced the continuation of Covid-19 restrictions in the country.
Division widens in Fiji opposition party
A division within Fiji's main opposition party has widened this week following the suspension of its general secretary Adi Litia Qionibaravi who had only been in the position for 13 days.
Fiji DPP drops case against opposition MP Pio Tikodudua
No charges will be laid against a Fiji opposition MP who shared a video relating to alleged police brutality.
Fiji High Court judge throws out fines for breaching Covid-19 measures
A High Court judge in Fiji has thrown out fines handed to people who were caught breaching curfew or social gathering orders.
Dateline Pacific for 14th May
RNZ Pacific have temporarily suspended Dateline Pacific in it regular format so that they can concentrate their efforts on broadcasting to the Pacific. In the meantime, each weeknight we'll chat to… Audio
Why Rotuman is a unique Pacific language
What makes Rotuman such a unique Pacific language and how did it come to be?
Fijian midwife reflects on supporting Samoa during measles epidemic
A retired Fijian midwife who was among a group of 10 women deployed to Samoa during the measles outbreak there in December last year says it was a challenge but also rewarding.
Multiple police brutality investigations underway in Fiji
The Fiji police commissioner has confirmed that several of his officers are under investigation for assaulting and mistreating members of the public.
600 still in evacuation centres in Fiji
More than 600 people are still in evacuation centres in Fiji, a month on from Cyclone Harold.
Little detail on progress of Fiji police brutality investigations
A Fiji man who was thrown off a bridge by police officers was subjected to cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment.
Cyclone survivors in Fiji urged to join govt clean-up
Those living in parts of Fiji devastated by Cyclone Harold last month are being urged to join a government clean-up campaign.
Fiji's first Covid-19 patient questioned by police
Fiji police say they have questioned the country's first Covid-19 patient over details he gave health officials.
Repatriation flight for Fiji citizens will from Auckland
A repatriation flight for Fiji citizens will depart Auckland on Wednesday.
Fiji keen to join NZ-Australia travel bubble
Fiji has put its hand up to join New Zealand and Australia's travel bubble amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Residents of Fiji's capital told of water supply disruption
Residents in parts of Fiji's capital of Suva have been advised that water supply to their homes this weekend will be disrupted due to a damaged valve.
Traders investigated for price gouging during Covid-19 crisis in Fiji
More than 70 traders in Fiji are being investigated for overcharging customers during the Covid-19 pandemic.