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Fiji on flood alert
A flood alert is in place for low-lying areas of Fiji as a tropical disturbance is moving towards the country from the northwest.
China helps fund Fijian presidency at COP 23
Fiji has been given just over $US100,000 dollars by China to go towards its preparations to host the next global conference on climate change.
Fiji public told to limit travel as tropical depression develops
Fiji authorities say there remains a possibility of a Tropical Cyclone forming at the end of this week in Fiji waters.
Fiji warned about heavy rain
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji as the country is in the grips of a tropical disturbance.
Fiji Methodists welcome dropping of charges
The Methodist Church of Fiji has welcomed a decision by prosecutors to drop charges against four senior church members.
Fiji prosecution drops Samisoni case
Fiji prosecutors have withdrawn their case against a businesswoman and former politician Mere Samisoni who five years ago was accused of urging political violence.
Sport: Sodelpa calls on Fiji Rugby to sort out sevens contracts
The Opposition Sodelpa Party President has called on the Fiji Rugby Union to be fair and to sort out the contracts for the Fiji Sevens team.
Fiji govt must step up efforts to end racism, says UN official
The United Nations human rights expert Mutuma Ruteere has called on the Fiji government to intensify its efforts to end racism and xenophobia.
Tropical disturbance hovers near Fiji
The Fiji meteorological service says people living in flood prone areas should prepare after a low pressure system near Fiji developed into a tropical disturbance.
Fiji public urged to take caution ahead of storm
Fiji's national disaster controller is urging the public to take extreme caution ahead of the arrival of a tropical storm in the next 48 hours.
Seaton still waits for help over Fiji deportation
A woman who was deported from Fiji for allegedly swearing at the country's president is still waiting for consular help.
Fiji CJ says Amnesty report lacks depth
Fiji's Chief Justice Anthony Gates says it is a pity the Amnesty International report about Fiji released last week lacked depth.
Heavy rain and flood warning for Fiji
Fiji weather services say heavy rain could cause flooding in low lying and flood prone areas.
Sport: Fiji rugby quarrels with gold medal winning coach
The Fiji Rugby Union has hit out at the former coach who led their sevens side to consecutive series titles and last year's celebrated Olympic Gold medal.
Landowners challenge Suva over review process
A group of foreign landowners fighting land development laws in Fiji says Fiji only brought in a review process after it raised its voice over the issue.
Fiji's acting PM hits back over travel boycott
Fiji's Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says calls from foreign landowners for a boycott of travel to Fiji are outrageous.
Canada wants Fiji to explain deportation
Canada is trying to get details from the government of Fiji about the acting prime minister's decision to deport one of its citizens.
Sport: Fiji miss out again as England take Cape Town 7s
Defending Olympic Sevens and World Series champions Fiji have missed out on more silverware for the second consecutive week.
Kava could help in cancer fight
New research has found that traditionally prepared kava could help treat or prevent cancer. Audio
Sport: Samoa, Fiji 7s seek better showing in Cape Town
Samoa have kept the faith for this weekend's Cape Town Sevens, despite admitting a lack of fitness let them down in Dubai.