Fiji
Noon deadline for Fiji election candidates
Fiji's election authorities have so far rejected six candidates proposed for next month's election but parties had until midday today to submit replacement nominees.
Sport: Fijian Drua eye NRC glory after securing minor premiership
The Fijian Drua believe they can go all the way after securing the Australian National Rugby Championship's Minor Premiership. Video
With ASX listing, Fiji Kava sees medicinal future for drink
The first kava company to list on a global stock exchange says it will use the new capital to explore other medicinal uses for the drink.
With ASX listing, Fiji Kava sees medicinal future for drink
The first kava company to list on a global stock exchange says it will use the new capital to explore other medicinal uses for the drink. Audio
Sport: Home playoff on the line for Fijian Drua
Despite sitting atop the Australian National Rugby Championship, the Fijian Drua face a must-win game in Perth if they're to secure a home semi-final. The Drua have already confirmed they...
Fiji succeeds in campaign for seat at UN Human Rights council
Fiji has been successful in its campaign for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.
Fiji man dies after alleged police beating
A man has died after allegedly being beaten by police officers in Fiji.
Senior Fiji military figure urges caution from politicians
A top ranking officer in the Fiji military has candidates on the campaign trail to be cautious ahead of next month's polls.
Fiji's human rights record questioned ahead of UN vote
Fiji is awaiting news on whether it has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council.
Fiji political party victim of more vandalism
The ruling FijiFirst party has lodged a second report of vandalism with the police.
Fiji govt needs to walk the talk - archbishop
The Fiji government should ensure environmental policies at home reflect the climate messages it promotes abroad, Fiji's Catholic archbishop says.
Sitiveni Rabuka on why he thinks he’ll win Fiji election
Fiji's original coup leader Sitiveni Rabuka says he doesn't trust his country's electoral commission to count the votes properly in next month's election, but he still thinks he will win. Video, Audio
Sport: Wins for American Samoa, Cook Islands at Youth Olympics
American Samoa have recorded the first victory by a Pacific Island team at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.
Dearth of women candidates for Fiji election
Fewer than one in five of the provisional election candidates nominated by Fiji's three major political parties are women.
Fiji man sentenced for raping granddaughter
A 67-year-old Fijian man, convicted of raping his granddaughter, has been sentenced to 14 years and six months in prison at the Suva High Court.
Gov minister predicts FijiFirst landslide
The ruling FijiFirst Party does not have any competition heading into the 14 November polls, a government minister says.
Rabuka prepared for trial
The leader of one of Fiji's political parties, Sitiveni Rabuka, who faces a court trial next week, says he's prepared to face the law.
Sport: Fijian Drua seal semis spot, eye home advantage
The Fijian Drua have qualified for the playoffs in the Australian National Rugby Championship after prevailing 40-35 over the Canberra Vikings in Lautoka.
Bainimarama hits out at opposition
The leader of FijiFirst, Frank Bainimamara, says he wants to lead a government without an opposition after the 14 November general elections.
Bula - celebrating Fijian Language Week
New Zealand's Minister of Pacific Peoples says there should be more interest in the language of Fiji as it's a significant trading partner.
