Fiji
Climate change threat needs Pacific voice
Fiji's chief climate negotiator says its important for the global community to hear directly from Pacific people facing the impact of climate change.
Rabuka says no call for armed officers in chiefly dispute
The leader of Fiji's main opposition party Sitiveni Rabuka says he was alarmed to see a high chief arrested by armed military and police.
Fiji's successes at COP23 tempered by slow pace of change
Fiji's chief climate negotiator says targets have been achieved or exceeded during his country's presidency of the current global climate round, the COP23. There have also been criticisms. Audio
Fiji Human Rights head cleared of corruption
Fiji's corruption agency says it has cleared the head of the Human Rights Commission of any misconduct.
Chiefly claimant in Fiji taken into custody amid title dispute
The Fiji police have taken a chiefly claimant into custody amid a dispute over who should be installed as the Vunivalu of Bau.
Sport: Fiji, Samoa name new caps for Pacific Nations Cup opener
Seven players are poised to make their test debut in Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup rugby clash between Fiji and Samoa in Suva.
Fiji chemical spill warning widens
Fiji's Ministry of Fisheries is warning communities in the Malau area it may take up to six months before it is safe to eat fish after a chemical spill at the timber mill near Labasa.
New Zealand funds targeting dengue transmission in Fiji
The World Mosquito Programme says new funding from New Zealand will help protect Fiji from dengue, chikungunya and zika. Audio
Seafood warning after chemical spill in Fiji
Fiji's Ministry of Fisheries is warning people in Malau outside Labasa not to eat seafood after a chemical spill at the Forest Industry sawmill last week.
Fiji climate negotiator says 'rule book' delayed
Fiji's chief climate negotiator is defending the record of his country's presidency at the current global climate round, the COP23.
Sport: Weightlifting Fiji surprised by Levuka boycott
Weightlifting Fiji says the decision by lifters from Levuka to boycott the Oceania Championships has taken them by complete surprise.
Dengue transmission targeted in Fiji's Western Division
The World Mosquito Programme says new funding from New Zealand will help protect two of Fiji's major population centres from dengue, chikungunya and zika.
More Fijians registered to vote in 2018 than in previous years
Fiji's Supervisor of Elections says the current tally of registered voters for this year's general election is up 7.17 percent on 2014.
Sport: Fiji's weightlifters to boycott Oceania Champs
Fiji's weightlifting team has is boycotting this months Oceania Championships in New Caledonia after being told they would have to train under a new coach.
Mystery surrounds human rights agency corruption probe in Fiji
Fiji's anti-corruption agency says it won't divulge information regarding who or what is being investigated at the country's Human Rights Commission.
Fiji's Rabuka pleads not guilty
The leader of Fiji's largest opposition party, Sitiveni Rabuka, has pleaded not guilty to charges brought by Fiji's anti corruption authorities.
Fiji's Kawakawa fish down 70 percent over three decades
Fiji's kawakawa - or grouper - fish population has declined by 70 percent in the last 30 years.
Fiji's new Nadi airport terminal now open
Fiji's newly refubished international airport terminal in Nadi has been officially opened.
Fiji's FICAC says probe in early stages
Fiji's Independent Commission Against Corruption has confirmed an investigation involving the Fiji Human Rights Commission is underway.
Fiji's Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission searched
The offices of Fiji's Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission have been searched by officers from the country's anti-corruption commission.
