Fiji
Flood alert remains in force in Fiji
A flood alert remains in force in Fiji as well as a strong wind warning after days of heavy rain.
About 600 seek shelter at Fiji evacuation centres
Heavy rain has eased in parts of Fiji, but concerns remain about flooding in some low-lying areas as the effects of a slow-moving tropical depression continue to be felt.
Heavy rains bring flooding, landslides to Fiji
Fiji, a country still reeling from a powerful cyclone ten months ago, was hit by flooding and landslides on Saturday after a strong tropical depression slowly skirted past the western coast.
Sport: Fiji Rugby under fire over sevens contracts
More criticism has been fired at the Fiji Rugby Union regarding player welfare, this time from the Opposition National Federation Party president.
Sport: Fijiana coach says future uncertain for team
The coach of Fiji's women's rugby team hopes their appearance at last week's Asia-Oceania triangular tournament can be the platform for future fixtures.
Fiji's FRU accused of inaction over players contracts
The Fiji Rugby Union has been accused of inaction and stalling when it comes to contracting its sevens players.
No reprieve from rain in Fiji
There's been no reprieve from the rain affecting parts of Fiji despite a tropical depression to the west moving away from the Fiji group.
Lawyer for Fiji men convicted of rape files appeal
The lawyer of eight former police officers and a former soldier who have been sentenced in relation to the Vilikesa Soko and Senijeli Boila rape case has made two applications in the Fiji Court of…
Cyclone threat to Fiji wanes, but flooding fears remain
The likelihood of a depression to the west of Fiji developing into a cyclone continues to diminish, but authorities still expect widespread flooding this weekend.
Sport: PRPW looks to ease pressures on Pacific players
A group created to take care of Pacific rugby players in the UK says the recent suicide of a Fijian in France shows the need for their programme to expand into France. Audio
Strong winds, heavy rain cause chaos in Fiji
A tropical depression several hundred kilometres to the west of Fiji has caused major flooding in parts of the country.
Sport: Fiji sevens coach sends warning to opponents
Fiji's interim-sevens coach has sent out a warning to the world series teams, saying there is plenty of opportunity for Fiji to contend for a third consecutive series title.
Fiji's Rabuka slams govt over cyclone help delay
Fiji's opposition party, Sodelpa, says the government needs to urgently to review its assistance to Cyclone Winston victims.
Fijian found guilty of violating US arms export control act
A Fijian citizen, who was a New Zealand resident, has been found guilty of illegally attempting to export military hardware from the US to China.
Retrospective Fiji laws send 'wrong signals' to foreign investors
A Fiji economics professor says bringing in retrospective laws for foreign landowners sends all the wrong signals to overseas investors.
MSG police and security ministers meet
A Solomon Islands cabinet minister says Melanesian Spearhead Group countries need their police forces aligned.
Fiji depression expected to become cyclone Friday
A tropical depression several hundred kilometres northwest of Nadi in Fiji is expected to become a category one tropical cyclone by midday Friday.
Jailed trafficker committed 'crime against human dignity'
Feroz Ali, the first person to be convicted of people trafficking in New Zealand, has been jailed for nine and a half years.
MSG police and security ministers meet
A Solomon Islands cabinet minister says the Melanesian Spearhead Group, or MSG, countries need their police forces aligned because of their shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development…
Claims of a foreign land grab in Fiji denied
A non-resident landowner is rejecting the Fiji government's claims of a land grab by foreigners.
