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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 1 February 2018
Fiji government concerned about uptick in "racial vilification"; Niue government eases start date for new import charges; Poignant photos from Mangaia raise questions for the Cook Islands… Audio
Prasad says Fiji govt causes more division over temple attacks
An opposition leader in Fiji says the government has caused more division by pointing the finger at the opposition over temple attacks in Fiji.
China provides 200 ambulances for Fiji
Two hundred ambulances from China have arrived in Fiji with an official handover expected later in the week.
Fiji government says 'old forces' at work in recent attacks
Fiji's government has moved to condemn recent attacks on temples, saying they are designed to divide Fiji.
Fiji Elections Office lodged complaint about Prasad
The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has confirmed receiving a complaint from the Fijian Elections Office against the leader of the opposition National Federation Party Biman Prasad.
Sport: Former coach criticises Fiji Rugby over 7s contracts
The former sevens coach Ben Ryan has taken another shot at the Fiji Rugby Union, lambasting the governing body for delays in offering contracts to players competing on the World Sevens Series.
Sport: Pacific 7s sides struggle in Sydney
Pacific teams had a weekend to forget at the Sydney Sevens, as Fiji, Samoa and Papua New Guinea combined for just eight wins in 26 matches.
WHO looks at effects of climate change on small island states
The World Health Organisation is launching a programme to address the health effects of climate change in Small Island Developing States, including Fiji.
Calls for ILO to step in after Fiji unionist questioned by police
The director-general of the International Labour Organisation has been called on to urgently intervene in the unfolding situation in Fiji.
Fiji Opposition says teachers demoralised over reforms
An opposition MP in Fiji says reforms in the education sector are harming teachers' career progression.
Fiji opposition says govt should put children above sports
The shadow minister of Education in Fiji says the government is not prioritising the children of the country as some are still learning in tents two years after Cyclone Winston.
Sport: Fiji 7s look eye winning form as PNG target improvement
A new-look Fijian sevens squad is eager to return to winning ways when the World Series resumes in Sydney today.
Attacks on Hindu temples in Fiji condemned
Fiji's largest Hindu organisation Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha says security has been stepped up at Hindu temples in the wake of four attacks over the last month. Audio
Sport: FRU rejects criticism of 7s bid
The Fiji Rugby Union has rejected a claim by former sevens coach Ben Ryan about the cost of their World Series tournament bid.
Fiji union leader questioned about 'sabotaging the economy'
Fiji union leader Felix Anthony has been questioned by police about "sabotaging the economy," after a march and rally in support of suspended airport workers.
Fijian volunteer teachers bound for Nauru
Eight volunteers from Fiji are heading off to teach in Nauru.
Visits to Fiji reach new high
Fiji's Bureau of Statistics says more people than ever before visited Fiji last year with a 6 percent increase in visitors compared to the previous year.
Sport: Former coach Ben Ryan concerned about Fiji 7s bid
Former Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan has raised serious reservations about Fiji's bid to host a leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
666 excluded from Fiji ballot paper
The number 666 won't be assigned to any candidate on the ballot paper in the Fiji election this year.
Japanese grants aid disabled in Fiji
Japan is granting over US$200,000 to support projects for sick and disabled people in Fiji.
