Fiji
Sport: Fiji 7s star signs for Canberra Raiders
Fiji sevens star Masivesi Dakuwaqa has signed for the Canberra Raiders National Rugby League team until the end of the season.
Fiji to ban export of beche-de-mer this month
Fiji fisheries authorities are planning to ban beche-de-mer exports as they say the marine animal is on the verge of being wiped out. Audio
More airline seats for Fiji-Australia route
Fiji's tourism industry has received a boost after Australia and Fiji signed a deal to increase capacity on routes between the two countries.
Sport: Samoa and Fiji U20s looks to sign off with a win
After heavy defeats by Australia and New Zealand, the Samoa Under 20 rugby team are determined to restore some pride with a strong performance against Fiji in their final match at the Oceania…
World Cup picture opens up for Pacific league teams
The Rugby League World Cup is less than six months away, and Pacific teams will get an early gauge of their progress in this weekend's international triple-header in Sydney.
Containers floating in Fiji harbour after ship sinks
A container ship, Southern Phoenix is sinking in the Suva harbour in Fiji.
Commonwealth rep enthused by Fiji parliament
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association secretary-general says the right steps are being taken in Fiji to instill knowledge about democracy in young people. Audio
NZ Navy vessel's arrival in Fiji seen as boost against illegal fishing
The arrival of a New Zealand Navy vessel in Fiji is being hailed as a boost in the fight against illegal fishing right across the South Pacific.
Fiji government disputes bill will gag criticism of MPs
The Fiji government says a new bill will not prevent criticism of MPs if enacted. Audio
Fiji to ban export of sea cucumber
Fisheries authorities in Fiji are seeking to impose a seasonal ban on beche-de-mer exports by the end of the month because the resource is on the verge of being wiped out.
Fiji government says bill does not block criticism of MPs
The Fiji government says a new bill will not prevent criticism of the government or MPs if enacted.
Fiji's Levuka goes tobacco-free
The Fiji town of Levuka has been launched as a tobacco-free town.
Fiji lawyer says bill has no legal equivalent worldwide
A Fiji lawyer says he can find no legal equivalent in any democratic country of a bill that could prevent criticism of parliament.
Press freedom still a challenge in the Pacific
Ongoing challenges towards a free press in the Pacific. Audio
Fiji's NFP forced to move meeting after police pressure
Fiji's opposition National Federation Party says police intimidation caused a school to shut the party's talanoa session on Tuesday night.
Fiji academic says bill would stifle democracy
A Fiji academic says a government bill currently before the house would stifle democracy if enacted.
Call for more consultation over Fiji village bylaws
The Fiji Women's Rights Movement has called for wider and longer consultation on proposed bylaws for the country's villages.
'Don't let the whole side down': Bainimarama
Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama has asked his Australian counterpart to press Donald Trump over climate change.
Sport: NZ U20s thrash Samoa, Aus pushed by Fiji
New Zealand and Australia set up a winner takes all match at the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship after contrasting victories against Samoa and Fiji.
Fiji opposition leader urges better news reporting
Fiji's opposition leader has called on the Fiji media to provide balanced and timely information to attain peace and justice.
