Fiji

The Fijian Media Association says people need to respect, appreciate and understand the hard work of journalists.

A Russian diplomat says Fiji police had a Russian suspect in last year's killing of a Russian couple but no evidence to tie the individual to the crime.

Papua New Guinea face a daunting start to their debut appearance on the Women's World Sevens Series.

A 21-year-old Iranian has been taken in by Fiji police and immigration officials as he was on his way to the Immigration Department in Suva to meet with the Director, Nemani Vuniwaqa this morning.

The veteran Fijian politician Tupeni Baba has stepped down from the opposition Sodelpa party and joined the proposed HOPE party.

The Pacific Islands are being tipped as a perfect Rugby Sevens host if the plug is pulled on the struggling Wellington tournament. Audio

The Fiji police commissioner says the investigation into last June's killing of a Russian couple living in Fiji has reached a dead end.

The Fiji women's sevens team is expecting plenty of support in Sydney this weekend.

The Suva High Court in Fiji has sentenced two men to lengthy jail terms for cultivating a record crop of marijuana.

The former New Zealand sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens says a World Series tournament in the Pacific would be a guaranteed sell-out.

There are hopes the management at the Fiji Sugar Corporation will usher in a new era of strategic thinking for the beleaguered industry. Audio

A refugee detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island by Australia has escaped to Fiji where he is now seeking asylum. Audio

The "character" of the Fiji sevens team has left a lasting imprint on new coach Gareth Baber.

A Fiji sugar expert says hard questions need to be asked about the future of Fiji's sugar industry.

With an election looming in Fiji in 2018, the commission responsible for overseeing preparations has been allowed to lapse out of existence.

Fiji will face defending champions New Zealand in a blockbuster quarter final match-up at the Wellington Sevens after a day to forget for the Pacific Islands teams.

Fiji's Disaster Management Office says there is a need to improve its communication and coordination of its response to disasters.