Fiji
Niue spared as Cyclone Gita picks up strength
Niue was spared the full force of Tropical Cyclone Gita overnight but the category three cyclone is heading towards Tonga and picking up strength.
Cyclone Gita upgraded to category three cyclone
Authorities in Samoa have been assessing damage from Cyclone Gita, which was upgraded to a category three storm last night as it headed towards Niue.
Sport: Vanuatu's Nalkutan ready for OFC Champions League debut
Vanuatu's Nalkutan FC are feeling confident ahead of debut match in the OFC Champions League.
Sport: Fiji NRL still anticipating full strength Bati squad
Fiji National Rugby League remains confident it can select a full strength Bati team in 2018, despite players declaring they will boycott test matches until they receive outstanding World Cup prize…
Sport: Fiji Giants talk up their Brisbane Tens hopes
The Fiji Giants believe they can be among the contenders to win the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens.
Fiji Director of Prosecutions finds no grounds for charges against MP
No charges will be laid against Fiji opposition MP Parmod Chand, the director of public prosecutions Christopher Pryde says.
Pacific weather systems being closely monitored
The Fiji met service is closely monitoring two weather systems in the southwest Pacific.
Top chef's new role to address obesity in Pacific
Celebrity chef Robert Oliver has been appointed to a special Fiji-based UN role on healthy living.
Sport: Fiji Bati captain calls for FNRL board to go
Fiji captain Kevin Naiqama has called for the Fiji National Rugby League board to be voted out and re-iterated the players will boycott test matches until they get their World Cup prize money.
30 Chinese ambulances in Fiji
Fiji's Minister of Health has confirmed the arrival of thirty new ambulances from the Peoples Republic of China.
Sport: Fiji name seven senior internationals for Brisbane Tens
Seven senior internationals have been named in the Fiji Giants rugby squad to compete in this weekend's Brisbane Global Tens.
More heavy rain, strong winds for Fiji
People in Fiji are being warned of more heavy rain and strong winds as one storm moves off and another heads towards the island group.
USP still the best bang for your buck in Oceania - Vijay Naidu
The University of the South Pacific's professor of government, development and international studies says the institution still offers the best value for money in Oceania.
Sport: Fiji Bati players still waiting for World Cup payments
The Fiji National Rugby League says it trying to pay its World Cup squad as soon as possible following delays. Audio
Heavy rain warning remains in Fiji
Fiji's metservice has advised a heavy rain warning remains in effect for Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kadavu, and the Lau and Lomaiviti groups as well as nearby smaller islands.
Sport: Fiji NRL admits Bati players still unpaid
Fiji National Rugby League admits players are still yet to be paid their share of prize-money from last year's World Cup.
Call for more information about Fiji temple attacks
The opposition in Fiji is calling on the police commissioner to inform the public on the status of investigations into attacks on Hindu temples.
USP has 'helped foster relationships across Pacific'
A veteran teacher at the University of the South Pacific says the way students mix with people across the region, and develop relationships, is one of the institution's great achievements.
Warning for Fiji farmers as rain continues
Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture is warning farmers of the danger with a heavy rain warning still in force for Vanua Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca, the Lau and Lomaiviti groups and much of Viti Levu.
Sport: Fiji win Hamilton 7s
Fiji have won the inaugural Hamilton Sevens with a dramatic 24-17 comeback victory over South Africa in the title match.