Fiji
Qantas starts up more direct flights to Fiji and PNG
Australia's airline Qantas is beginning direct flights from Sydney to Nadi for the first time in twenty years.
Affordable homes planned for lower-income Fiji families
The Fiji government is planning affordable and climate-resilient homes for Fijians by 2020. This week, it signed a landmark agreement with the IFC, a World Bank group, to provide decent housing for… Audio
Global water crisis looms, warns Fiji PM
Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says the lack of clean water will be responsible for health problems and conflicts around the world.
UN secretary-general to visit Fiji this year
The UN secretary-general, Antonoi Guterres, will visit Fiji this year after accepting an invitation from Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.
Fiji supermarkets selling expired foods: survey
A survey has found that 22 supermarkets in Fiji have been selling expired meat, rotten fruits and vegetables.
Warrant issued for former Fiji party official
A bench warrant has been issued for a former Fiji political party official charged with making a false statement.
Fiji Airways flight forced to return to Nadi
A Fiji Airways flight from Nadi to Auckland last night was forced to return shortly after take-off following mechanical issues with the aircraft.
Cook Islands police reject claim sexual abuse complaint was made
Cook Islands police say they have not received a sexual abuse complaint from a Fijian woman who has reportedly fled the country, returning to Fiji.
Amnesty calls out ongoing human rights abuse in Fiji
Amnesty International says Fiji's leaders are ignoring their calls to tackle what they call, "the country's severe human rights failings." Audio
Sport: Fiji captain ruled out of Hong Kong 7s
Fiji sevens captain Kalione Nasoko has been ruled out of the upcoming tournaments in Hong Kong and Singapore due to a persistent knee injury.
NZ air traffic controllers support Fiji colleagues in dispute
New Zealand's Air Traffic Controllers say they will resist any call to replace colleagues in Fiji who are embroiled in an industrial dispute with Fiji Airports.
Fiji woman alleges prolonged sexual abuse in Cooks
A young Fijian woman says she fled to Fiji last week after being sexually abused by a family member in the Cook Islands for six years.
Fiji flight returns to Singapore due to mechanical issues
A Fiji Airways flight has been forced to return to Singapore due to mechanical issues.
Fijian UN peacekeeper dismissed for sexual exploitation
A Fijian UN peacekeeper was dismissed from duty last year after engaging in sexual exploitation while stationed in Lebanon, official records show.
Opposition MP calls for Fiji Airports dispute to be resolved
A Fijian opposition MP says the dispute between Fiji Airports and its air traffic controllers must be resolved by the government.
Sport: Fiji coach says allegations part of campaign against him
Fiji men's football coach Christophe Gamel says allegations that he assaulted a group of youth players at a national training camp are false and part of a wider campaign to force him from his job.
Fiji police commissioner backs China training
Fiji's police commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho, says training cooperation with China will continue and he will visit the country soon.
Sport: Fijian flyers Nasoko, Sau sign for Edinburgh
Fijian flyers Kalione Nasoko and Eroni Sau have signed two year deals with Scottish Pro 14 rugby club Edinburgh.
Sport: Solomons, Fiji footballers seal back to back wins
Solomon Islands made history with their first ever away win over Chinese Taipei in an international football friendly overnight.
Positive outcomes from LEAP programme in Fiji
A doctor in a northern hospital in Fiji says a programme aimed at helping locals living with mental health conditions has made a positive impact on them.
