Fiji
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 May 2019
Papua New Guinea's police chief has warned against moves by MPs to coerce the public or members of his force in the country's current political wrestle; New Caledonia's provincial elections confirm… Audio
Sport: Another 9th place finish for Fijiana 7s
The Fiji women's sevens team have won the Challenge Trophy for the third tournament in a row at the latest World Series event in Canada, to all but confirm their place on the global circuit next…
Sport: Fijiana target quarter finals at Canada 7s
The Fiji women's sevens team is targeting a first quarter final appearance of the season when the World Series resumes in Canada this weekend.
Fiji stabbing victim a New Zealand businessman
A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a New Zealand man who was dropped outside a hospital in Fiji with stab wounds yesterday.
Allegations of mismanagement at USP
Allegations of serious cases of mismanagement and abuse of process have surfaced at the University of the South Pacific involving its former vice chancellor and president.
Sport: Samoa, PNG cricketers set up winner takes all clash
Samoa and Papua New Guinea have set up a winner takes all clash on the final day of the ICC Women's Cricket Qualifier for East Asia-Pacific.
Fiji's DPP takes issue with ILO over release of Felix Anthony
Fiji's director of public prosecutions, Christopher Pryde, says the International Labour Organisation wasn't involved in negotiating the release of a trade union leader from custody.
Rotumans target youth in language and culture classes
The people from the Fijian dependency of Rotuma living in New Zealand are trying hard to keep the language alive with classes and the second ever Rotuman Language Week. Video
Defence ministers and officials gather in Fiji
Pacific defence ministers meet this week in Fiji.
Fiji's opposition 'deprived' in parliament says Prasad
Fiji's deputy opposition leader Biman Prasad says the opposition can't do an effective job in parliament because of restrictive rules and reduced sitting days. Audio
ILO negotiated for release of Fiji union leader
The International Labour Organisation negotiated with the Fiji government to have a prominent trade unionist released from police custody last week.
Church to take on govt in Fiji court
In a first for Fiji, the government and the Seventh-Day Adventist Church will face off in court next week over the management of a school in the country's north.
Sport: Samoa, PNG set the pace in women's cricket qualifier
Samoa have joined Papua New Guinea the only undefeated teams after day two of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Regional Qualifier in Port Vila.
10 Fijians charged over water cut threat released on bail
Ten Fijian men charged with criminal trespass have been released on bail.
Sport: PNG Lewas make unbeaten start to cricket qualifiers
Papua New Guinea have made a winning start to the defence of their Women's Cricket World Cup Regional Qualifying title, with back to back victories on day one in Port Vila.
Appeal for funds to help Fiji WAF workers
An appeal has gone out for money and supplies to help hundreds of workers from Fiji's water utility who have lost their jobs.
Anthony says prospects low for labour talks after arrest
Fiji trade unionist Felix Anthony says he doesn't see much prospect for ongoing talks with the government and employers over Fiji's labour issues.
Fiji Airways suspends Miami Air charter
Fiji's national airline has suspended use of a charter plane from Miami Air after a plane operated by that airline slid off a runway into a river in Florida.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 May 2019
PNG's prime minister under growing pressure to resign; Leading Fiji unionist says detention was overeaction and abnormal for a democracy; PhD student hopes his research will lead to more support and… Audio
Fiji trade unionist arrest an "overreaction and abnormal"
Fiji trade unionist Felix Anthony is back at work today after two nights in police cells last week ahead of planned worker protests. Audio