Fiji
Sport: Fiji changes things up to meet Italian rugby challenge
Fiji rugby coach John McKee has made six changes to the side that lost to Australia last week for their match against Italy on Saturday.
High teenage pregnancy statistics released in Fiji
Fijian government figures show alarming statistics on pregnancy cases among teenage girls, with 1,456 teenage pregnancies recorded last year.
Fiji names Governor of California as COP23 special envoy
Fiji has named the governor of California, Jerry Brown, as the COP23 special envoy for states and regions in a ceremony held in Sacramento in California.
Fiji's Rabuka says cyclone aid still to reach many villagers
The leader of Fiji's opposition SODELA Party is urging people still waiting for government help after Cyclone Winston to start rebuilding using whatever materials they can find.
Fiji pastor faces multiple rape charges
The trial is underway in Fiji of the leader of the Jezreel Lion of Judah church Jone Cokanauto who is facing multiple rape charges.
Rabuka questions govt priorities as Winston survivors struggle
Fiji's former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has questioned the government's priorities with survivors who lost their homes during Cyclone Winston are left still struggling to rebuild their houses and…
NZ not worried about absences from PACER Plus
New Zealand's trade minister says the signing of a regional free trade agreement today, after nearly a decade of negotiations, is cause for great celebration.
Rabuka says SODELPA will review all travel bans
Former Fiji Prime Minister and SODELPA Party Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka says a government led by his party would review all politically motivated travel bans imposed since 2006.
Sport: Flying Fijians seeking big improvement
Fiji rugby coach John McKee says his side need to be more clinical with the ball in hand and take the opportunities on offer.
Fiji's Child Labour Unit extracts children from labour situations
The Fiji Government says 193 children have been withdrawn from child labour situations and returned to school since the Child Labour Unit was set up in 2011.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 13 June 2017
Australia's role in PNG's LNG project is questioned in the senate; Fewer Pacific people are migrating to New Zealand; Fiji opposition proposes hiking minimuim wage; Hospitals close in PNG as… Audio
Mixed feelings in Fiji over NFP's proposed minimum wage raise
An opposition proposal to raise the minumum wage in Fiji has received conflicting responses from civil society groups. Audio
Fiji's Trade Union spokesman welcomes NFP's proposed minimum wage increase
The general secretary of Fiji's Trades Union Congress says a big lift in the minimum wage is needed.
Sport: New Caledonia sign off qualifying campaign with win
New Caledonia ended their Football World Cup qualifying campaign on a high after beating Fiji 2-1 at Stade Numa Daly in Noumea last night.
Fiji's Chaudhry wants a fair minimum wage
The leader of the Fiji Labour Party is proposing a minimum wage rise that he says meets certain groups halfway.
Trade advisors shocked by Vanuatu action on PACER-plus
The region's trade body says Vanuatu's sudden decision to not sign the PACER-Plus agreement came as an absolute shock.
New Zealand artist's tapa work on show at UN Ocean's Conference
New Zealand artist collaborates with other Pacific artists to show work at UN Ocean's Conference. Audio
Fiji ratifies UN disability convention
Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has supported ratification for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Fiji village seasonal work ban labeled 'ruthless'
The opposition National Federation Party in Fiji says banning whole villages from seasonal employment schemes is ruthless and unfair.
Sport: Fiji name three debutants to face Wallabies
Fiji have named three debutants in their side for tomorrow's one-off rugby test against Australia in Melbourne.
