Fiji

A flood alert is in place for low-lying areas of Fiji as a tropical disturbance is moving towards the country from the northwest.

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 authorities say there remains a possibility of a Tropical Cyclone forming at the end of this week in Fiji waters.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji as the country is in the grips of a tropical disturbance.

The Methodist Church of Fiji has welcomed a decision by prosecutors to drop charges against four senior church members.

Fiji prosecutors have withdrawn their case against a businesswoman and former politician Mere Samisoni who five years ago was accused of urging political violence.

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.

The United Nations human rights expert Mutuma Ruteere has called on the Fiji government to intensify its efforts to end racism and xenophobia.

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'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.

A woman who was deported from Fiji for allegedly swearing at the country's president is still waiting for consular help.

Fiji's Chief Justice Anthony Gates says it is a pity the Amnesty International report about Fiji released last week lacked depth.

Fiji weather services say heavy rain could cause flooding in low lying and flood prone areas.

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.

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 Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says calls from foreign landowners for a boycott of travel to Fiji are outrageous.

Canada is trying to get details from the government of Fiji about the acting prime minister's decision to deport one of its citizens.

Defending Olympic Sevens and World Series champions Fiji have missed out on more silverware for the second consecutive week.

New research has found that traditionally prepared kava could help treat or prevent cancer. Audio

Samoa have kept the faith for this weekend's Cape Town Sevens, despite admitting a lack of fitness let them down in Dubai.