Fiji
Kava study unearths new take on reaction times
A new kava study into drinking and driving has shown some unexpected results regarding a drinker's reaction times. Audio
Fiji study finds high drugs and alcohol use among young teenagers
A school health survey in Fiji has revealed that almost half of children under the age of 14 have consumed alcohol and drugs and had sex.
Pacific Community to celebrate 70 years serving the region
The Pacific Community will this week mark its 70th anniversary. Audio
NZ Navy vessel finds 50 infringements patroling Fijian waters
A New Zealand Navy inshore patrol vessel has so far picked up about 50 infringements during its deployment to Fiji. Audio
China takes more of a lead with climate change efforts in the Pacific
China is taking more of a lead with climate change efforts in the Pacific region.
Claims Fiji govt's financial mismanagement getting worse
Financial mismanagement in Fiji's government departments is getting worse, according to a civil society organisation.
Fiji police charged with aiding prison escapees
Two police officers in Fiji have been charged with helping two prisoners escape.
Fiji politician calls for protection of endangered fish
Fiji's opposition leader is calling for special protection of endangered fish species which are commonly hunted.
Academic encourages Fiji to look at climate change alternatives
A scholar on regional affairs says Fiji needs to focus on pursuing alternative paths forward with its efforts against climate change.
Eyes turn to China for climate leadership
China is taking more of a lead with climate change efforts in the Pacific region. Audio
Fiji NFP appoints new general secretary
Fiji's National Federation Party has appointed the former head of the Sugar Cane Growers Council as its general secretary.
NZ Navy vessel picks up 50 infringements in Fijian waters
A New Zealand Navy inshore patrol vessel has so far picked up 50 infringements during its deployment to Fiji.
Sport: Fiji swimmer wins bronze at Commonwealth Youth Games
Fiji swimmer Taichi Vakasama wins bronze at the Commonwealth Youth Games. Audio
Resigned Fiji minister charged with corruption appears in court
Fiji's resigned minister of education, Mahendra Reddy, who is charged with corruption has appeared in the Magistrates Court. Doctor Mahendra Reddy, a member of the ruling Fiji First party resigned...
Sport: Fiji swimmer wins bronze at Commonwealth Youth Games
Fiji swimmer Taichi Vakasama has won the Pacific's first medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas.
Climate change warming Fiji, China relations
Fiji's fight against climate change is enhancing China's leadership in the Pacific, according to an analyst.
Sport: Flying Fijians fix focus on World Cup
Fiji rugby coach John McKee says with their World Cup path confirmed the next two years is a chance to play their best players together as much as possible. Audio
Fiji's military says it will accept results of election
A scholar of Fiji politics says the military's assurance that it will accept the results of next year's election could instead spread anxiety. Audio
US peacekeeping police visit Fiji
A US delegation is visiting Fiji to help the country's police force enhance contributions to UN missions.
Fijian academic says anxiety could remain over military political stance
A scholar of Fiji politics says the military's assurance that it will accept the results of next year's election could instead spread anxiety.