Fiji
Teenage girls in Fiji caught in vicious cycle - welfare group
A community outreach group in Fiji believes there are a lot of young girls caught in a vicious cycle that includes poverty, broken families and sex exploitation. Audio
Fiji military warns NFP over its rhetoric
The Fiji military has warned an opposition party over its claim that the people's security lies with the goodwill of all communities, particularly the indigenous i-Taukei.
Fiji opposition says govt abused children by involving them in Yoga Day
Fiji's opposition leader is claiming the Fiji First government abused children by involving them in International Yoga Day celebrations.
Sports: Flying Fijians name four debutants to face Scotland
Four players are set to debut for the Flying Fijians in Saturday's one-off rugby test against Scotland in Suva.
Four babies die at Suva hospital after superbug infection
Precautions are being taken at the main hospital in Fiji's capital after four babies died there over the past three weeks.
Campaign launched for free and fair elections in Fiji
Fiji's opposition parties have launched a campaign to get new electoral laws in place to ensure free and fair elections.
Young girls in Fiji caught in a destructive cycle
The high number of teenage pregnancies in Fiji has provoked a response from a community-based outreach.
Drug retrial in Fiji finds Colombian guilty
A Colombian man has been found guilty of smuggling 20 kilograms of cocaine into Fiji at the end of a retrial.
UN urges Fiji to strengthen its Human Rights Commission
Fiji's been urged to sign several international human rights treaties in a key report to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council.
Pakistani firm, contracted to Fiji election office, cleared of terrorism financing
Fiji's elections supervisor Mohammed Saneem says a Pakistani tech company awarded a contract by the Fijian Elections Office has been cleared of terrorism financing allegations.
High number of teen pregnancies in Fiji reveal more issues
High number of pregnancies among teenage girls point to social problems such as lack of support for mothers and incest. Audio
Ratu Isoa sees trial as political win
A suspended Fiji opposition MP, Ratu Isoa Tikoca, says his court acquittal last week is a major win for him politically.
Fiji opposition MP delighted over acquittal
A suspended opposition MP in Fiji says his court acquittal last week is a major win for him politically. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 19 June 2017
Vanuatu prepares to farewell head of state following sudden death; proponents of Tonga's participation in New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employment scheme say it has room for improvement; A refugee… Audio
Sport: Samoa and Tonga rugby stay positive despite defeats
Samoa and Tonga have plenty of room for improvement after disappointing defeats by the All Blacks and Wales during the Pasifika Rugby Challenge. Audio
Fiji families encouraged to talk openly about sex
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre says it struggles to keep up with the number of pregnant teenagers who come through its door.
Former politician decries Fiji's coup culture
A former opposition leader in Fiji has decried the promotion of lieutenant colonel Pio Tikoduadua to the presidency of the National Federation Party. Audio
Fiji rugby has high hopes before Italy match
Fiji rugby coach John McKee says the Flying Fijians will hope to make the most of home advantage against Italy.
Suspended Fiji MP Ratu Isoa Tikoca acquitted
A suspended Fiji parliamentarian, Ratu Isoa Tikoca, has been acquitted in the Suva Magistrates Court.
Soaring Fiji teenage pregnancies - some due to incest
The director of the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre is not surprised at the high numbers of teenagers getting pregnant.
