Fiji
He who controls 'Bula' pours the kava
Outrage in Fiji over a United States businessman trademarking the word 'bula' shows little sign of abating.
Petition launched against trademarking of 'bula'
A Fijian academic has started an online petition against the trademarking of the word "bula" by a US businessman.
Roll will close same day Fiji election announced
The Fiji Elections Office says the registration of voters will close on the day the writ of election is announced.
Outrage in Fiji over use of tradition by US business
There's outrage in Fiji over a United States-based businessman trademarking the word 'bula'.
Sport: Bula Boys out of shape - coach
Lack of fitness was a factor in Singapore's 2-0 win last week over the Fiji men's football team, their coach says.
Water carting continues to parched Fiji islands
Fiji's Water Authority says it is continuing its water carting exercise to rural and maritime areas in response to the country's dry spell.
Fiji cocaine finds not intended for local market, say police
The Fiji police say packages of cocaine washed ashore on several outer islands were not intended for the country.
Team spreads message in Fiji about rheumatic heart disease
Volunteer heart specialists have been helping to raise awareness in Fiji about rheumatic heart disease.
Heart team spreads message in Fiji over rheumatic heart disease
A team of foreign heart specialists with the Friends of Fiji Heart Foundation have been in Fiji trying to ease the burden of rheumatic heart disease. Audio
FijiFirst to announce election candidates today - reports
Reports from Fiji say the ruling FijiFirst Party is announcing its candidates for the next election this afternoon.
'Bula' trademarked by US businessman
A United States businessman has trademarked the word "Bula".
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 18 September 2018
Australia's government has delayed the announcement of a new agriculture visa, which Pacific leaders feared could have spelled the end of two special workers' visas; Pacific countries have been on… Audio
Fiji and Australia under scrutiny at UN human rights session
Pacific countries have been on both ends of the stick at the latest session of the United National Human Rights Council which began last week. Audio
Fiji's Opposition 'deeply saddened' by Kubuabola's death
Fiji's Opposition says it's deeply saddened by the death of the former Reserve Bank Governor and cabinet minister, Ratu Jone Kubuabola.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 17 September 2018
Samoa domestic violence inquiry seeks to lift the "veil of silence" on the national "crisis"; Getting Pacific health into NZ's medical curriculum; An election has to be held in Fiji some time within… Audio
Fiji Times editor-in-chief wins regional media award
Fiji Times editor-in-chief Fred Wesley has won news media executive of the year at a presitigous Asia-Pacific media awards.
An Overstayer's Tale
In this episode of Voices; an Overstayer shares the heartbreaking story of how she came to be illegal in New Zealand. Her case illustrates the brutal reality of appealing for residency. Produced by… Audio
An Overstayer's Tale
In this episode of Voices; an Overstayer shares the heartbreaking story of how she came to be illegal in New Zealand. Her case illustrates the brutal reality of appealing for residency. Produced by…
AudioFiji Opposition calls for audit of human rights
The Fiji opposition says the UN Human Rights Commission should conduct an audit of the human rights situation in the country before considering Fiji's bid for a seat on UNHRC.
Consternation over Fiji poll date delay
Monday September 17 marks four years since Fiji's last general election and there's increasing impatience in Fiji that a poll date for the 2018 election has yet to be announced. Audio
