Fiji

Australia has deported a Fijian man who served time in prison for repeatedly assaulting his partner.

Footage has emerged showing Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama grabbing and shoving an opposition MP, contradicting key claims from the governing party and Mr Bainimarama over the incident.

Fiji Airways has defended its high airfare on the Tuvalu route.

Fiji has recorded 1894 dengue cases in the first four months of this year, but officials say a project now underway will reduce numbers in future years.

Almost two weeks after the alleged assault of Fiji Opposition MP Pio Tikoduadua by Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama at the parliamentary complex, authorities remain silent on the issue.

A female Fijian soldier has won an award from the United Nations for actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving in Syria.

Fiji's Women's Crisis Centre is calling for a transparent investigation into allegations of assault made against the prime minister in the grounds of parliament. Audio

Fiji's Fisheries Ministry says it has seized 1.2 tonnes of fish of which 600 kilograms are of the banned species donu (grouper) and kawakawa (mackerel tuna).

The Fiji Football Association says it's aiming for continuity in its search for a new coach of the national men's team.

The Fiji Football Association is looking for a new head coach following the resignation of Frenchman Christophe Gamel.

The fate of a badly burnt Chinese fishing vessel remains uncertain after its crew were rescued over the weekend.

Fiji Airways says it is monitoring the situation in Hong Kong where pro-democracy demonstrations have escalated since last month.

The search in Fiji for a helicopter, its pilot and a two-year-old passenger has been called off.

Fiji Labour Party leader says Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama should not have been allowed to leave the country to attend this week's Pacific Forum Leaders meeting in Tuvalu.

The Flying Fijians have named a youthful squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan next month.

The growing threat of the illicit drug trade and the challenges of climate change in the region have been the focus of heads of maritime forces meeting in Fiji this week. Audio