Fiji
Fiji govt's approach to media made job difficult says Hank Arts
The outgoing general manager and publisher of the Fiji Times says his job has been made difficult by the government's draconian approach to the media. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 July 2018
The head of the Fiji Times is to retire; Final Cooks election result weeks away; Vulcanologists and a Red Cross team has been to the Vanuatu island of Ambae following fresh volcanic activity which… Audio
Fiji Times head to retire
The publisher of the oldest newspaper in Fiji is stepping down at the end of the month, after seven years in the job. Audio
Lack of election date irks Fiji opposition
The leader of the opposition in Fiji says the prime minister has undermined the integrity of parliament by not announcing an election date at the end of the last sitting.
Fiji Times publisher will retire
The Fiji Times publisher Hank Arts, will retire at the end of the month after seven years in the job.
All Blacks Sevens beat Fiji to make final
The Black Ferns Sevens team won a place in history, becoming the first team to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup Sevens titles. Now the men are in their final after beating Fiji. Matt Chatterton joins… Audio
Fiji Opposition hits out at use of foreign recruiting firm
The leader of Fiji opposition party SODELPA says the government's use of a foreign firm to recruit public servants is an irresponsible waste of money.
Sport: Pacific sevens teams bid for world glory
Six Pacific Island rugby teams will be in action when the Sevens World Cup kicks off in San Francisco today.
Infected mosquitoes released in Suva to fight dengue
Fiji health authorities have started releasing an infected mosquito in communities around Suva as part of efforts to fight diseases like dengue. Audio
Dengue-fighting mozzies released in Fiji
Authorities in Fiji have started releasing batches of infected mosquitoes around Suva in a bid to control diseases like dengue.
Unity Fiji Party calls on people to ensure they are registered
The leader of the Unity Fiji Party, Savenaca Narube, is urging the people of Fiji to register and vote in this year's general elections.
Coup legacy still haunts Fiji's Rabuka, says academic
Sitiveni Rabuka's past hangs around him like a dead weight as he heads towards this year's election, an author and academic says. Audio
Fiji preachers told to stay out of politics
Church ministers in Fiji will not be selected as election candidates for the ruling Fiji First party, the prime minister says.
Sport: Petero Civoniceva gets hall of fame nod
Former Fiji Bati captain Petero Civoniceva was among six players named as inductees into the NRL Hall of Fame last night.
Couple appears in Fiji court over alleged drug smuggling
An Australian couple accused of smuggling drugs and ammunition into Fiji have appeared in court again in Lautoka.
Tagata o te Moana for 17 August 2019
The Pacific Islands Forum summit ended in confusion last night, with disagreement over the strength of commitments to combating climate change. The day-long leaders' retreat again highlighted the… Audio
Fiji opposition candidate not charged
No charges will be laid against an opposition candidate in Fiji's upcoming general election over alleged hate speech on social media.
Fiji joins treaty to stamp out illegal fishing
Fiji has agreed to sign up to a UN treaty to stamp out illegal fishing.
Polynesia's Anglican primate farewelled
The most senior Anglican archbishop for Polynesia has been farewelled at a ceremony in Suva.
