Fiji
Family counts losses after Fiji cyclones
The Shamim family has almost nothing left after a small creek swelled into a raging torrent during this month's back-to-back cyclones and heavy rain.
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Back to zero for family in Fiji's Ba
A beaten up sofa sits on the river bank, a tangle of muddy clothes and battered utensils on top.
Fiji PM urges CHOGM leaders to step up climate change efforts
Fiji's Prime Minister has urged leaders gathering on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to do more to combat the impacts of climate change.
800 homes damaged on Fiji's Kadavu during Cyclone Keni
Fiji's National Disaster Management Office says more than 800 homes on the island of Kadavu have sustained damage from this month's Cyclone Keni.
Fiji turns utility into state-owned business
The Fiji Government has set up its electricity utility as a state owned business.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 April 2018
The President of the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has elaborated on why his government is saying no to mining at Panguna indefinitely; The Cook Islands is balancing the evolution… Audio
Fiji having trouble getting meningitis vaccine
Fiji is having difficulty procuring vaccines for meningococcal disease which has struck the country.
Fiji cyclones damage and destroy 19 schools
Fiji's acting prime minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the recent spate of cyclones in Fiji has destroyed or damaged 19 schools.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 16 April 2018
Pacific states instrumental in 'historic' decision in shipping industry; Purpose-built evacuation centres planned for Fiji; Budget cuts cause of HIV drugs shortage in PNG; A union leader says PNG… Audio
Purpose-built evacuation centres planned for Fiji
Disaster officials in Fiji's west say they're looking at building purpose built evacuation centres in the main towns. Audio
Fiji met service to keep up with modern tech
Fiji's Weather Office in Nadi says it will continue to modernise its equipment to enhance its forecasting capabilities.
Probe urged into causes of Fiji floods
Deforestation, poor forest management and drainage are being blamed for the massive and frequent floods Fiji has seen in recent years.
Building supplies needed on Kadavu after cyclone Keni
Building supplies and basic food items are the main needs on Fiji's Kadavu nearly a week after Cyclone Keni. Audio
Sport: Fiji Pearls hit hard by injuries
The coach of the Fiji Pearls netball team says her side has been decimated by injuries prior to next week's Oceania World Cup qualifier in New Zealand.
Fiji's PM announces relief assistance for cyclone victims
Fiji's worst affected cyclone victims will qualify for $FJ 7000 in relief assistance.
Sport: Samoa to box for gold, Fiji takes bronze
Samoan boxer Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali has a shot at history after advancing to the men's 81kg gold medal match at the Commonwealth Games.
NZ looks to support Fiji further after cyclones
New Zealand is looking to provide more help to Fiji after it was struck by two cyclones and heavy rain in less than two weeks. Audio
Call in Fiji to return to traditional foods to reduce NCDs
Fiji's President says a dietary transition away from traditional, domestic staples towards diets high in processed foods has contributed to the non-communicable disease epidemic in Fiji.
Sport: Injury-ravaged Fiji Pearls finish with wooden spoon
The Fiji netball team finished winless at the Commonwealth Games and face an injury crisis heading into next week's Oceania World Cup qualifier
Sport: Pacific boxers bid for golden shot
Pacific boxers are vying for a shot at Commonwealth Games gold on the Gold Coast.